The Lumea blog
Practical ideas for salons, clinics, studios and independent professionals: pricing, online booking, marketing, team scheduling and the everyday side of running an appointment business.
- Business tips7 min read
Appointment software pricing explained: what you really pay
A plain guide to appointment software pricing models, hidden costs and contract checks, so you can work out the true yearly cost for your own business.
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The best ways to take bookings in a small appointment business, compared
Paper, phone, messages, shared calendars, your own booking page and marketplace listings compared, with pros, cons and a combination that fits your size.
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Solo or team: what your appointment software needs to do at each size
What appointment software must do for a solo professional, a small studio, a growing salon or clinic, and a business with rooms, plus how to avoid overpaying.
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How to set up online booking for your salon or studio, step by step
A practical step-by-step guide to setting up online booking: services, hours, buffers, policies, testing it yourself and sharing the link where clients look.
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Switching appointment software without losing clients: a step-by-step checklist
A calm checklist for moving to new appointment software: export first, clean your client list, rebuild services, check future visits and tell clients.
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What to automate first in your appointment business
An ordered guide to automating the repetitive parts of running appointments, what to keep personal, and how to test it all before clients see it.
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How to add a new treatment to your menu without guessing
Tell a trend from a fad, ask your regulars, check training and insurance, then trial the treatment with a few clients before you commit to it.
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Studio policies clients actually accept: cancellations, lateness, deposits and more
How to write a short, friendly set of studio policies on cancellations, lateness, deposits and more, show them at the right moment and apply them fairly.
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