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.
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How to choose appointment software for your salon or studio (a buyer’s checklist)
A practical checklist for choosing appointment software: ease of use, the free tier, client data, reminders, support, tax documents and a one-week trial.
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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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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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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 price your services (and raise prices without losing clients)
Work out what an hour of your time must earn, compare locally without copying, and raise prices with a clear announcement and fair treatment for regulars.
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Build a service menu that sells: names, durations and add-ons
Fewer, clearer services with honest durations, smart add-ons and names your clients understand. A practical way to tidy up your menu and make it easier to book.
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Opening a studio: your first 30 days, week by week
A calm week-by-week plan for opening a salon or studio: registration, services and prices, a booking page, your first clients and the habits worth starting early.
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Memberships and gift cards: steadier income for a small studio
What memberships and gift cards are, how to price a package, set expiry rules fairly and track balances so they help your cash flow without causing disputes.
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