Running the business, not just the salon
Guides to the parts of a salon that have nothing to do with cutting hair — tax on a mixed bill, commission that survives an argument, and what changes when you open a second branch.
- 6 min read
Salon GST billing: how CGST and SGST work on a combined product and service bill
A haircut and a bottle of shampoo on one bill are two different tax problems. Here is the order the sums have to happen in.
- 7 min read
How to cut salon no-shows with WhatsApp reminders
An empty chair costs the full price of the slot. Reminders are the cheapest fix available, and most salons send them at the wrong time.
- 7 min read
Salon staff commission: how to calculate it and avoid disputes
Most commission arguments are not about the percentage. They are about which number the percentage was applied to.
- 5 min read
Multi-branch salon management: consolidated GST and per-branch reporting
Two branches are not one salon with more chairs. Some numbers have to stay separate, and knowing which is most of the job.
- 6 min read
What salon software actually costs in India, and why the quotes vary so wildly
Four pricing models, one of which does not look like a price at all. Comparing them needs the same sum done four different ways.