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October 23, 2024
Managing a Co-working or Self Employed salon

Learn how Slick has been built for co-working spaces and chair renters

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November 13, 2024
Tax evasion & tipping

Staff taking cash out of the till for tips? Watch out as HMRC is cracking down

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October 30, 2024
Autumn Budget 2024: How Slick Can Help

Summary of the changes that affect you and how Slick can help you boost profits

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October 23, 2024
Managing a Co-working or Self Employed salon

Learn how Slick has been built for co-working spaces and chair renters

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October 1, 2024
Christmas Booking Checklist

3 top tips guaranteed to fill your till by December 24th!

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July 1, 2024
The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023: Are you ready?

New laws for salon owners on tipping & how Slick can help you stay compliant

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June 1, 2024
Worried about self employed and tax?

SlickPay has been designed for chair renters. Easy payments which keeps your books tidy

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March 9, 2024
How Leaf Hairdressing left cancellations behind!

Learn how Ruby from Leaf took control to say NO to no-shows and cancellations

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March 1, 2024
How Numero Dix increased their bookings

Hear how Kerry grew her business with less staff all thanks to Slick

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February 26, 2024
Why paper diaries cost more than software

Paper sounds cheap but paper could be costing your business thousands of pounds a year

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February 22, 2024
How to choose salon software?

How to choose the right software for you and avoid hidden costs

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November 28, 2023
Disguised Employment: Are you falling into the trap?

Avoid a painful HMRC investigation by following these guidelines

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May 20, 2023
3 winning commission structures

Get expert advice on the best commission and pay structure for your hairdressing, beauty or barbering business.

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April 1, 2023
How to run a staff appraisal

Salon HR is important for staff retention. Our guide will give you the top tips from salon HR experts.

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March 25, 2023
Top 5 tips on motivating staff

Here are 5 top Salon HR tips that you can use in your salon to keep staff happy and motivated.

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March 21, 2023
Why working with a Business Coach is the smart move

Supercharge your business and take control by booking your free, monthly 1-2-1 with your Business Coach!

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March 7, 2023
Marketing offers guaranteed to fill a diary

Boost your diary and get clients booked back in with targeted and affordable marketing

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March 2, 2023
Slick's mission to end paper receipts

More than 11 billion paper receipts are printed each year. Slick is committed to move to a paperless society.

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February 14, 2023
How SlickPay makes my life as a business owner easier

Hear how Kerry at Numero Dix in Campbeltown took control by switching her payments to SlickPay.

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January 25, 2023
Introducing SlickPay: giving you the gift of time and control

In partnership with Stripe we have launched SlickPay. A card machine that talks to your Slick diary.

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January 19, 2023
Peterpenny's London - why a marketplace didn't work for us

Ditching the marketplace has helped Peterpennys take control and save thousands of pounds!

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November 16, 2022
Growing your business with dedicated support

Find out why we’ve introduced a more personal 1-2-1 touch for all our salons 💜 #slickfamily

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October 13, 2022
Are you ready to protect your future and save £2,000 a month?

If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that securing your salon is vital for a successful future.

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September 13, 2022
Promoting inclusivity & diversity in your salon

The key to satisfied clients isn’t just providing a great service, it’s creating an inclusive experience for them too.

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August 9, 2022
The secret tip from successful salons

Find out what top salons are doing to let them earn £4k more than you a month!

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August 1, 2022
Why taking deposits incorrectly might risk a huge fine

This blog post will help you make sure you take deposits correctly.

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July 29, 2022
Simon Townley x Slick: A Guide to Tackling Rising Costs

We spoke to celebrity hairstylist and salon owner Simon Townley to find out how he is tackling rising costs.

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July 14, 2022
Introducing Slick's Money Back Guarantee

We are confident that if you use Slick as it should be, you’ll make your money back and more!

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June 11, 2022
Reducing salon no-shows and last minute cancellations

Are no-shows losing you thousands of £££ a year? Read this blog to get the top tips and action plan.

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May 25, 2022
Marketing 101 with Catalina, Slick’s Content Manager

Marketing is vital for your business and you could be holding your business if you’re not doing it!

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April 18, 2022
Marketplaces: what is the real cost of 'free software'?

Is ‘free software’ actually free and how much commission are you potentially paying?

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April 10, 2022
Instagram's Book Now button that makes you stand out

Instagram's Book Now Button makes it even easier for clients to book!

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April 1, 2022
Marketing: an investment, not a cost!

We speak to our COO and marketing expert Rob Smith about why now is the time to invest to grow.

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March 30, 2022
A safety net for human error

Human error can lead to awkward confusion between clients and your salon staff.

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March 13, 2022
Should salons just accept no-shows?

We talk tactics on how we can earn you an extra £7k a year.

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February 26, 2022
Why it’s time to say ‘NO” to clients who no-show!

Let’s wave goodbye to the costly no-show for good!

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February 14, 2022
Can software revolutionise your salon?

We're lifting the the lid on how software can revolutionise your salon.

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January 24, 2022
Making GDPR a Slick operation

Changes are coming to the way your salon can store and use client data.

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January 5, 2022
How can online booking benefit your salon?

The benefits for the salon are huge. Clients can book online in a few simple steps, filing those last minute empty chairs, while you spend time doing what you love.

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December 20, 2021
Google My Business and Salon Reviews

75% of customers use search to find a local business & client reviews are key.

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December 8, 2021
Get the most out of online booking

We look at simple steps that are proven to increase bookings and revenue.

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