Ditch the Pen & Paper: Your Business Deserves an Upgrade!
On average, today’s U.S. households contain about 22 smart devices1. Whether it be your phone, TV, or music player, we often use technology to make our lives easier, more enjoyable, and—more often than not—both! So, why would you not apply that same kind of mindset to something as important as your business? With growth & success comes inevitable change. In this article, we explain why switching to business management software, like Vagaro, to help run & grow your business could be the key to unlocking your full potential. Why switch from pen & paper to Vagaro? Well...
It’s Efficient: Stop Wasting Time & Resources
As a business owner, you likely play multiple roles within your practice, salon, or studio. You’re a CEO, provider, receptionist, accountant—the list goes on. While you can try taking on each task & hurdle that may occur with your business, it’s not a sustainable model or healthy long-term solution, and doing so oftentimes leads to burnout or even resentment toward something you once loved. Enter Salons by JC and Vagaro, who will not only help you reignite that passion, but ensure that your business is working for YOU—not the other way around. By using tools like Vagaro’s online booking capabilities, you can maintain a constant stream of new and returning clients, even while you’re sleeping! And Vagaro allows you to customize things like booking preferences, your cancellation policies, and even waitlist options. Thus, giving you back your most prized resource—your time! If you’re finding it difficult to navigate the industry or are unsure of where to get started as a first-time or even experienced business owner, then Salons by JC might be the solution that you’ve been looking for.
Salons by JC allows you to lease an existing move-in ready salon suite, meaning you and your business can hit the ground running. Leaving you the time you deserve to focus on your passion, and none of the stress that goes into securing a location yourself. Before reading any further, check out this quick video below where we covered maximizing your efficiency as a small business owner.
Records & Reports: All Your Information in One Place
If you’re still using pen & paper to manage your business, manually recording your business’s numbers is going to get exhausting, fast. Not to worry, Vagaro’s got a handle on your data. With over 15 reports for your inventory, earnings, employee performance, and much more, you can be sure to stay afloat amidst an ocean of revolving numbers. Use Vagaro’s in-depth reporting to see exactly how your business is performing, or where you may have some areas for improvement. It doesn’t stop there, though. Every client that visits your business will also have a customer profile that is saved for your future reference, allowing you to track things like appointment & service history, individual notes, forms, photos & more. If you want to take it a step further, consider using Vagaro’s Online Shopping Cart feature, which allows you to securely capture and store clients’ credit cards on file for things like deposits, cancellation fees & memberships.
It’s Easy to Use: Put Down the Pen & Paper
Vagaro’s interface is incredibly people-friendly for both businesses and customers alike, allowing for the streamlined business flow that you desire. We take pride in being there for our customers during every step of your journey, whether it be through 24/7 live & local support, free webinars, live training, or a dedicated Imports & Onboarding team—our goal is to watch you succeed. So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to leave the pen & paper nest to see what you’re really capable of.
Did You Know:
Salons by JC also offers free training and educational content for professionals looking to expand their knowledge! Find out more HERE.
With Vagaro providing you with the tools to keep your business at your fingertips, and Salons by JC laying your business’s foundation— there’s no longer a need for binders, schedule books, sticky notes, or any of the mind-numbing backend tasks that go into running your business with pen & paper. Try Vagaro for 30 days, at absolutely no cost to you, and get in touch with a Salons by JC concierge today!
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