News, case studies and guides from salonradar
Journal
Notes on running a calmer, fuller appointment book: what we ship, what we learn from the salons, clinics and studios we work with, and what is worth trying in your own business.
Guides
Entry number 014Guide
SalonRadar and Watalook: which one fits your business?
Both take bookings, send reminders and take payments. The difference is what happens beyond the calendar: stock, equipment, contracts, seniority pricing and the numbers at the end of the month.
Guide
5 min read
Entry number 013Guide
SalonRadar and Treatwell: an honest comparison for salon owners
One is a marketplace that comes with software. The other is software that comes with a booking page. What each costs, where each is stronger, and how to work out which you need.
Guide
5 min read
Entry number 012Guide
How to compare salon booking software: twelve questions to ask before you sign
Every system has a calendar and reminders. The differences that matter show up six months in. Twelve questions that bring them forward to before you commit.
Guide
5 min read
Entry number 010Guide
Running an aesthetic clinic: contracts, machines and consumables in one place
A clinic looks like a salon from the street and runs like something else. How signed contracts, guardian consent, bookable machines and stock recipes fit together.
Guide
5 min read
Entry number 009Guide
Booking software for pet groomers: keeping the wrong dog out of the wrong slot
The person paying is not the one on the table. Pet profiles, size variants and breed rules for groomers who are tired of surprises at the door.
Guide
4 min read
Entry number 003Guide
No-shows: what software can do, and what it cannot
No feature puts a client in a taxi. But reminders, easy cancelling, a waitlist, a clear history and a deposit each solve a different part of the problem.
Guide
6 min read
