Running the Numbers

Pricing, margins, software costs, deposits, and the numbers salon owners need to make sharper commercial decisions.

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Running the Numbers8 Apr 20266 min read

The Hidden Scheduling Trick That Lets Colourists Fit More Clients Into Every Day

Processing time is idle time, unless you schedule into it. Here's how colourists use Processing Gaps to add real revenue without adding hours.

Scheduling Revenue Growth Colourists Processing Gaps

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How to Raise Your Prices Without Losing Your Best Clients

Most salon owners delay price increases for years. Here's a practical framework to raise prices confidently, communicate clearly, and keep your best clients.

Pricing Strategy Salon Business Client Retention

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Running the NumbersUpdated18 Mar 20264 min read

Why We Built OpenChair: The Story Behind the Platform

OpenChair began with a simple idea: salon and barbershop software should reduce admin, keep operators in control, and make costs clear.

OpenChair Founder Story Salon Management

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Running the Numbers6 Feb 20267 min read

How to Build a Service Menu That Actually Makes Money

Most salon menus are built around what you do, not what clients want. Here's how to restructure yours to increase average ticket and chair revenue.

Business Growth Pricing Strategy Service Menu

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Running the Numbers6 Jan 20266 min read

The Only Number That Tells You If Your Salon Is Healthy

Revenue, bookings, retention, salon owners track dozens of metrics. Here's the one number that actually tells you whether your business is healthy.

Salon Business Analytics Revenue

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