DeskKit Bookings guides

Free, practical guides for small businesses in Belfast and Northern Ireland. No sign-up needed to read them.

• Should salons take deposits? Pros, cons, fair amounts and wording

  Should your salon or barber take booking deposits? How much is fair under UK consumer law, which services to cover, and policy wording to adapt.

• How to cut no-shows in a small salon, barber or clinic

  Practical ways to cut no-shows and late cancellations in a salon, barbershop or clinic: reminders, easy rebooking, clear policies, deposits, waiting lists.

• Choosing a salon booking system in Northern Ireland: what to check first

  What to check before choosing a salon or barber booking system in Northern Ireland: total cost, deposits, no-show policy, data, contracts and support.

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