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      <![CDATA[What’s a Client Intake Form? A Guide for Salons and Medspas]]>
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      <![CDATA[ 6 Medspa Membership Ideas for Success]]>
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      <![CDATA[Boulevard Walk Ins: Skin Habit]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/44AVNzzgveCbNlcpvEZCci/016241820f9a262d445bc2b87eafbb87/Skin_Habitat_Thumbnail_16x9.jpg" />Skin Habit grew from DIY facials into a trusted skincare destination focused on real results, loyal clients, and a seamless experience powered by Boulevard.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Boulevard Success Stories Vol. 8: Shop/Good]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/5jBes0qS40ALldfMFfzNYZ/12c820734756b89b18209c4bb5e3b19b/BLVD_Shop_Good_1920x1080.jpg" />Shop Good shares how wellness, beauty, and community come together through clean products and holistic treatments in this Boulevard Success Story.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Future-Proofing Your Salon: Trends, Tech, and Tactics to Grow in 2026]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/1ZCFyOHpDHaENrrWkU0fKi/a6d23a11adffd3fd1dbb87c474c33987/Hair_Salon_Trends_Guide_-Hero_Image-.png" />Discover the top trends shaping salon success in 2026—from personalization and memberships to sustainability, tech, and AI. Learn how to future-proof your salon and drive growth in a rapidly evolving industry.]]>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:40:08 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[How Willow & Birch Generated Over $127,000 in a Year Using Boulevard]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/32JsBlEhFRaXCjCsmC8iFW/18a9f999e0c0ab7ef4133c0deae4fc09/Willow___Birch_Founder_Jessica_Kocurek_Headshot_-Thumbnail_Image-.jpg" />See how Willow & Birch generated $127K in revenue, boosted retail sales 20%, and booked 900 appointments using Boulevard’s automated marketing suite and seamless client experience tools.]]>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:00:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[Preparing for Growth: Essential Steps for Business Expansion]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/5ABdeHBHXWT4ojuvk47MUX/1091771b45d79ea66b46091747aa9bac/Prep_for_Growth_-Thumbnail_Image-.jpg" />Learn the essential steps to expand your self-care business with confidence. Explore how to refine operations, elevate the client journey, track KPIs, and build a strong foundation for scalable, sustainable growth.]]>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:22:38 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[Marketing Suite: The Ultimate Holiday Campaign]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/mkUt5azthqBEuKISXkLZH/742df9fb830bc0adf56dd44f94c3b31f/Marketing_Suite_-_Ultimate_Holiday_Campaign_-Thumbnail_Image-.jpg" />Boost bookings and revenue this holiday season with smart automated campaigns, standout email strategies, and high-impact promotions. Learn how to elevate your holiday marketing and maximize profits with Boulevard’s Marketing Suite.]]>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:50:08 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[Great Hair, Bad Vibes: Why 71% of Clients Say Technical Skill Isn’t Enough]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/4SwtFQh8rJzOubaJ56r3tx/91d333f21c3823dd1389042f93b39e0d/Great_Hair__Bad_Vibes_-Thumbnail_Image-.png" />Learn how your self-care business can combine incredible treatments with fantastic service to win over first-time clients and build their loyalty.]]>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 22:21:10 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[The Modern Client Journey: Why 55% of Gen Z Checks Your Socials Before Booking]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/3qbnRimCPXHveALFU4xWP6/38d5166766c5fa7fc6d1d46465564480/Gen_Z_Social_-Thumbnail_Image-.png" />Learn why Gen Z clients care so much about your social media presence, which platforms they rely on, and what really matters to them in the self-care sphere.]]>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 22:52:23 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[Building Loyalty Through Tailored Memberships & Packages]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/7e1TDFqHEf5FElhDPV4K6L/8bb0f44194511825db97b5d88903bec4/Building_Loyalty_Through_Memberships___Packages_-Thumbnail_Image-.jpg.jpg" />Learn how personalized membership and package strategies can increase retention, generate predictable revenue, and turn clients into lifelong advocates.]]>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 22:46:39 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[The Definitive Guide for First-Time Salon Owners]]>
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    <link>https://www.joinblvd.com/blog/the-definitive-guide-for-first-time-salon-owners</link>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/15mnZpcxB8F3ooDdIsxPF3/775f35192d3842118dc67f9f824bd915/The_Definitive_Guide_for_First-Time_Salon_Owners.png" />So you've finally decided to open your very own beauty business. Congratulations! This guide will cover everything a first-time beauty business owner needs to build a brand, lock down equipment, and open the doors to a successful salon or spa. ]]>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:12:27 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[Salon Email Marketing: Tools, Tips, and Tricks]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/1Yt9WDNbdHypHqtiNcPPFQ/96b42fed728cc6adb4e437ee8d0822bb/salon_email_marketing_thumbnail.png" />From building your email list to how to craft the perfect subject line, this article breaks down everything you need to know to successfully launch a salon email marketing strategy. ]]>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:11:49 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[Why I Switched to Boulevard: Testimonials from Salon Owners Across the US]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/75dphlkgYbUOA0Jvv2lkUa/b49fe8be2c16a02f2a185bfa6f34c34e/Thumbnail_-_Why_I_Switched.png" />Want to know if Boulevard is right for you? Read here to see what our customers have to say.]]>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:11:44 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[Case Study: Heyday]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/44KTMMu8Ar54Rf3a1wxFzc/20f94b600f0f2667eb6e449d9284bbc7/Heyday.png" />Heyday switched to Boulevard to streamline operations and increased service revenue by 20% in the process. Read the full case study to see how it happened.]]>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:11:36 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[Engineering at Boulevard: Meet Jared Tibshraeny]]>
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    <link>https://www.joinblvd.com/blog/engineering-at-boulevard-meet-jared-tibshraeny</link>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/6EQaQgYBfrIYClmJrbLuuS/6b27058fefaca79aec686a01147ea648/jared_freeze_frame.jpg" />Meet Boulevard's Director of Engineering, Jared Tibshraeny and learn about the creative challenges he and his team solve for to make Boulevard the best in salon management software.]]>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:11:17 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[Education at Boulevard: Meet Shanalie Wijesinghe]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/4JhITRFHVmna8bxbZB9M5S/4afa4b0579df59b62a07470a2c9ed666/T08NZR02J-UFH8MCZBK-36cdd8d80a9a-512.png" />She's run the show for some of the hottest salons, and now her expertise is here to help all Boulevard partners.]]>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:11:14 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[Why Communication With Your Clients Is Crucial]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/5NXTEynq6V98VYGI00r9WN/d5ba2e2e6dd9f95ca30304a2e74c991f/Thumbnail_Why_Communication_with_your_Clients_is_Crucial.jpeg" />Communicating with clients is key to nurturing relationships and avoiding no-shows. Here’s how to use SMS texts and emails for better client communication.]]>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:10:52 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[Top Five Reasons to Ring in the New Year with Boulevard]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/2L4g8QNxFV7tSIS9MvbPae/4979b4ba585e2cf544c8009b9538514d/new_year_blvd_thumbnail.jpg" />Don’t spend another year fighting with your salon management software. Discover why you should make the switch to Boulevard today.]]>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:10:48 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[Boulevard's Guide to Recruiting]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/32K2wrzqqiM5AAQ7A2KvRb/5cabf82ab63896ea562094087d9d58ec/Boulevard_s_Guide_to_Salon_Recruiting.png" />It’s a whole new world out there, and salon recruitment is changing for good — and for the better. Here’s everything salon owners need to know to get recruiting right and nail the challenges of today’s industry.]]>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:10:42 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[What Beauty Pros Need To Know About Vaccine Mandates]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/1JpNT7Rvm8x7LIrGM6NZkM/e475041ce3d7d2e298e4bf5b0ed6a111/vaccineTHUMBNAIL.jpg" />Here’s what beauty professionals need to know about vaccine mandates for privately owned businesses across the country.]]>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:10:26 GMT</pubDate>
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    <guid>https://www.joinblvd.com/blog/4-consumer-behavior-trends-the-beauty-industry-should-watch-in-2021</guid>
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      <![CDATA[4 Consumer Behavior Trends the Beauty Industry Should Watch in 2021]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/1P9NlhLIP00pt40pfudzei/b305f1191aadd45e5f99c44b54b79660/Behavior_thumbnail.jpg" />As consumers turn to brands for self-care guidance in 2021, these are the top industry trends that beauty businesses need to know.]]>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:10:20 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[Boulevard’s Series B Financing: Onward, Together.]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/4BMlAapve886A5P87bDZu/f9414a11f6b09f4214565b7b52f46d36/Series_B-01.png" />Boulevard Co-Founder and CEO Matt Danna announces a $27 million Series B investment co-led by Index Ventures and Toba Capital, with participation from VMG Partners, Bonfire Ventures, Ludlow Ventures and BoxGroup.]]>
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      <![CDATA[How Suite Caroline Switched Platforms & Increased Service Value by 36%]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/7fBvBKqyHSiRWs8hOsEZlM/8fd020ef7224d5fd8794dc8479422984/Suite_Caroline.png" />Not your ordinary booking software, Boulevard is the business management platform powering the next generation of premium salons and spas.]]>
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      <![CDATA[How FACE FOUNDRIÉ Unlocked $60,000 in Revenue with a Click of a Button]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/25BnAAfPRzBJh0sshj6v8f/1ae67e9d0bef66d37aa4f6a88b75b9db/Face_Foundrie.png" />Not your ordinary booking software, Boulevard is the business management platform powering the next generation of premium salons and spas.]]>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:09:59 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[How Fellow Barber Booked 1,000 New Appts/Month with Boulevard’s Marketing Suite]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/1g6MitGMaw30yFvaQG9zc8/8560cad6d2b48d7849dedaf720f8dd4d/Fellow_Barber.png" />Not your ordinary booking software, Boulevard is the business management platform powering the next generation of premium salons and spas.]]>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:09:53 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[A Case for Gender Neutral Pricing in Salons]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/3JoOTU4YDZNZJ8AgyWg3JO/f27e503974b71d313bfa80ee5476beca/evan-bollag--blog_sized.jpg" />Beyond products that we use in our everyday care regimen, the global movement to gender-neutral salon pricing is still getting the ball rolling.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Salon Management in a Post-COVID World: Streamlining Your Back-of-House]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/4gwXZZpUAzcSofDkOxBQjv/d51c3e74b186f09e57ad9f5a1e8c4c69/Salon_Management_in_a_post_covid_world_hero.jpg" />Salons must find ways to operate with leaner teams and limited resources. Fortunately, business management platforms can help you stay efficient and on task.]]>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:09:20 GMT</pubDate>
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      <![CDATA[The 5 Best Spa Advertisement Examples of All Time]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/12af1a95QWKpUyBurqfRW4/25944f172f520d5797ad80009949fd72/image3.jpg" />A new customer is one good ad away. These examples will teach you how to avoid a muddled message in your spa advertisement.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Engineering at Boulevard: Meet Leo Nikkilä]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/iUktenSlNZgLNslROGldr/2e346c710880c5fb62d1fedf9a8367fe/glassdoor2020-08.jpg" />Meet Boulevard Senior Software Engineer Leo Nikkilä. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[COVID-19 Resources to Help Salons and Spas]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/4wXV1RSfjSlgKaEK6yN9pZ/8325b7e5ff210774f1bb951e74a3484d/Screen_Shot_2020-04-20_at_1.57.56_PM.png" />A list of COVID-19 resources for especially curated for beauty salons and hair stylists navigating "the new normal."]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/1CpU2ff4fWy0dqDC6SfqKi/d90cea5fb509415589346362a6ecca36/Hairroin.png" />Janine Jarman founded Hairroin in 2005 as a way to empower radical self-confidence through cosmetological expertise. Since then, she has grown the business to two locations in New York and Los Angeles, and added a digital salon, Parlour H. ]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/728Hm9HtcrqFRpUhxBSsVe/639654eab517dddc8c368a37b240743c/Screen_Shot_2020-07-14_at_12.48.03_PM.png" />Beauty memberships are an excellent foundation to build long-term relationships with clients. It encourages consistent visits on a more regular basis, boosting loyalty and opportunities for those magical upsells. ]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/5f0yFqelRPSPKbR7TbDlli/e9352a344b0a2321536fe961550137f8/Screen_Shot_2020-11-25_at_6.16.51_PM.png" />Carrie and Sean Stotts talk about moving from working in the high end salon world and opening their dream salon in Costa Mesa.  ]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/4AI40zSVv7sOJmuEAU3WmA/ccc9d08b1d4db3e8da7ba6c7e62c1cd7/Screen_Shot_2020-12-03_at_1.58.37_PM.png" />Crush your holiday revenue goals with a strong marketing strategy for 2020’s most important holiday money-maker: the gift card. ]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/1MgjhvmbDyvW6UXQRM7x15/6b56f8ffeeca4df41a70d9844b86a352/image5.jpg" />Your clients want you to celebrate their individuality by delivering personalized services. Technology can help make it happen.]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/eHTeSjjiBuFWsLYYkOEwP/6deba909889fe7b2423fa3308d7d208e/Are_Salons_Open-blog-02.png" />We launched AreSalonsOpen.com, a live map showing which US states and counties have restricted or shutdown salons due to COVID-19. Check it out and help us advocate for salons to receive government relief!]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/4pRPj12YSeib0p3Z9JfLlI/8503ac0f8896341a2b6f3f1d45e71990/beauty_of_salon_tech_hero.jpg" />Emerging beauty tech is about creating an experience unique to each customer. Read this post to discover how tech can help your business.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Selecting Salon & Spa Enterprise Platforms: 4 Crucial Considerations]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/3MK1WB8LvhQNQj7UpBrcMm/7465ec3bdf056973237c7239ed60add8/Selecting_Salon___Spa_Enterprise_Platforms-01.png" />Enterprise businesses need true enterprise platforms.]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/5m0Il5ePoIBB8P14DmMcLQ/0757fb5b755ac3cd90c2ebf52ca3727d/Keep_Your_Nail_Salon_Competitive_hero.jpg" />Here are four effective ways to keep your nail salon competitive and your customers happy.]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/3Td4fhP8hQpYkXBhjoCorW/3fd3725294a392a17aad69ad4f70dfe1/brow_thumbnail.jpg" />Brow and lash services are revenue-focused salon add-ons that can also increase customer loyalty.]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/4dNCWlVFnj1sRIDVzlZHNd/2a5b2634f77bb7678a404f73f0f00b35/Scalable_Salon_Thumbnail.jpg" />As a salon owner, your unique stamp is on every aspect of your business. Here’s how to create a culture that can grow beyond your personal touch.]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/62nF02qHTL6ig8dBK8qpQk/090a6334dd311b633f0a189bae87335e/Economic_Case_for_Beauty_thumbnail.jpg" />Masks may make it harder to see, but the lipstick effect is still in place for the salon industry.]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/48lcMrLSCd2jsP6ZyTsblK/c8b9604a7c8da835e68e19a59384881a/Franchise_vs_chain__thumbnail.jpg" />How will your salon enterprise settle the “franchise vs. chain” question?]]>
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      <![CDATA[How to Make Client Communication Powerfully Simple]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/3bfyQaTMVIIX1bne01FHMP/ba3f4afe80da01a0af4c3ef4f1ebe860/How_to_Make_Client_Communication_Powerfully_Simple-01.jpg" />Good communication is the key to excellent client experiences and retention, but not all platforms are created equally to support it.]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/540zraAVJfXcVnmJ7o5lHW/e0e0d1534718de9b78605d1e40e52cdd/PPP_thumbnail.jpg" />Supporting your business during a pandemic is no easy task, but resources like the PPP can help beauty professionals make ends meet.]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/1TDwg040Dlwuoe17H6PGah/f5547b0ebdbd5ae7ff63b08d9dcf4449/Umbrellas_and_Coalitions.jpg" />To survive in a competitive market, some retailers turn to joint loyalty programs. Which option is a good fit for your salon?]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/6kE9farbtlvcOBwqhoWJB1/358ef77d26c26cf28fb5e7697d2d91d0/Salon_Promotion_Thumbnail.jpg" />You don’t have to devalue what your salon offers to create a great promotion.]]>
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      <![CDATA[The Cutting Edge of Beauty: 3 Radical Innovations Coming to Salons Near You]]>
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    <![CDATA[ <img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/2ad6lzhcf1hi/bXTfpvxaifu3gLj0YtxU4/f34a903c93994d0403079489f0f51ecf/Cutting_Edge_of_Beauty.jpg" />Professional beauty services aren’t going anywhere, but technology will transform how stylists interact with clients.]]>
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