Running your business
Practical fixes for everyday problems in barbershops, salons, cleaning and the trades: no-shows, missed quotes, rebooking and getting paid on the day.
Booking or Quote? How Cleaners Should Take New Jobs Online
Should you let clients book cleans online or ask for a quote first? Here is how cleaning businesses handle regular cleans versus one-off deep cleans.
No-Show Fees and Appointment Reminders: How Barbers Cut No-Shows
Reminders, a clear shop policy and easy rebooking cut no-shows at a barbershop. Here is what works for a small shop and what to try first this week.
Wellington Electricians: Stop Losing Jobs to Voicemail
Up a ladder when the phone rings? How Wellington electricians can take quote requests and bookings online, and keep the week under control across town.
Why NZ Service Businesses Lose Good Clients to Missed Calls
Clients who can't book when it suits them go elsewhere. Here's why online booking matters for NZ service businesses, and how to set it up without a developer.
Auckland Painters: Win Bigger Quotes With Photos of Your Work
Homeowners can't judge prep and finish from a quote. Photos of past jobs can. How Auckland painters can show their work online and make quote requests easy.