Bookings & deposits
Cut no-shows, set booking rules and take PromptPay deposits customers are happy to pay.
Bookings & deposits4 min read
What is an online booking system, and what does it do for nail salons, spas and massage shops?
An online booking system lets customers see open times and book themselves 24 hours a day. How it works, how it differs from booking by chat or a paper book, and which shops should start using one.
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Bookings & deposits4 min read
Choosing an online booking system for your shop: 8 things to check first
There are many online booking systems to choose from. An 8-point checklist for nail salons, spas and massage shops, from LINE booking, reminders and deposits to who owns the customer data.
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Bookings & deposits3 min read
Free vs paid online booking systems: what is the difference, and which should your shop use?
Can you get by with Google Forms or a free booking tool? The limits compared with a monthly booking system, and how to tell whether one pays for itself for a nail salon, spa or massage shop.
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Bookings & deposits4 min read
Moving from a paper booking book to online booking without confusing your regulars
A one-week plan to move from a paper book and chat bookings to an online booking system, with a sample message for customers and how to get your staff using it.
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Bookings & deposits6 min read
PromptPay deposits: how much to charge, for which services, and how to check slips
A guide to PromptPay deposits for nail salons, spas and massage shops: which services need one, an amount customers will pay, and how to avoid fake slips.
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Bookings & deposits3 min read
How to reduce no-shows at nail salons, spas and massage shops
No-shows cost a shop the whole time slot. Five methods that actually work, from LINE reminders and deposits to a cancellation policy customers accept.
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