What Does the Card Surcharge Ban Mean for Australian Salons and Clinics?

Beyond the Surcharge: The Revenue Conversation Every Salon Should Be Having Since 1 October 2026, Australian salons and clinics can no longer add a surcharge to EFTPOS (Electronic Funds Transfer at Point of Sale), Visa or Mastercard payments. The Reserve Bank of Australia confirmed the change in March 2026. Card acceptance costs must now be … Continued

How Smart Salons, Spas, and Clinics Use Data to Unlock Hidden Growth

Key takeaways Did you know that businesses that actively track their goals and act on that data can hit their goals 96% of the time? No, it’s not magic. It’s just maths. Running a successful business has always relied on instinct. You’ve learned to read your clients, sense when to launch a promotion and know … Continued

Tipping the Scales: Empowering Staff with PhorestTips

At this year’s Salon Owners Summit, Jacob Morris, a Product Designer at Phorest, took us on a journey through the salon industry’s evolving tipping landscape, weaving in humour, real-life stories, and some eyebrow-raising research findings along the way. The session wasn’t just about tipping – it was also about empowerment, specifically, how businesses can give … Continued

Setting Targets For Salon & Spa Staff

Goal-setting isn’t just a business buzzword – it’s a proven strategy for driving performance and motivating teams. For salons, spas, and clinics, clear and actionable targets can make all the difference, helping your staff stay focused while delivering exceptional client experiences. Companies that focus on their employees’ performance are 4.2 times more likely to outperform … Continued

Expanding to a Second Location: How to Know When Your Salon Business is Ready

Opening a new location is a major goal for many business owners in the professional hair and beauty industry. Expanding your business, some believe, represents success. It signifies opportunity and expansion, allowing you to share your offerings with more people and continue building the brand you’ve worked so hard to create.  That being said, however, … Continued

How To Price Your Salon’s Services at a Premium Level

In today’s economy, running a successful salon, spa, or clinic can be difficult. From the ever-increasing cost of living to political instabilities and staffing issues, finances are a bone of contention for many business owners across the globe right now. It can be difficult to understand how to price your services in a manner that … Continued

How an Accountant Can Help Your Salon Business

Running a successful salon, spa, or clinic business involves more than providing outstanding services to your clients. Behind the scenes, business owners often overlook the importance of solid financial management. This is where an accountant can step in, transforming your salon, clinic, or spa’s financial health and setting it up for growth and economic sustainability. … Continued

Tom Kuhn: Earning Potential in the Professional Beauty Industry

During his Main Stage talk at the 2024 Salon Owners Summit, Tom Kuhn, CEO of Qnity – an organisation offering education and tools for economic empowerment in the beauty industry – brought attendees through the latest research carried out by Qnity’s research arm, Qnity Institute. The research looks into the earning potential and working conditions … Continued

Cutting Costs – 4 Super Easy Saving Tips For Your Salon Budget

The new year is the perfect time for you and your team to reassess and refine your business strategies, cut unnecessary costs, and plan for a successful year ahead. With the ever-increasing cost of living crisis playing out across the globe, one of the most sensible resolutions for businesses, large and small, is to learn … Continued