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Practical guides for salons, spas, clinics, practices and studios — fewer no-shows, smarter deposits, and a booking diary that runs itself. From Appoint Me, the feel good booking system.

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Choosing software

What to Look for in Booking Software: A Checklist for Any Appointment-Based Business

The features that matter when choosing appointment booking software: online booking, deposits, reminders, staff diaries, waitlists and reporting.

3 September 2026
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Managing your diary

Recurring Appointments: How to Set Up a Series Clients Never Have to Rebook

Recurring appointments turn one booking into a series that repeats automatically, keeping tutoring, therapy and salon clients booked without extra admin.

27 August 2026
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Managing your diary

Appointment Reminders That Work: Timing, Wording and Templates

The best times to send appointment reminders, what to say, and ready-to-adapt templates for clinics, therapists, tutors, salons and barbers.

20 August 2026
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Running your business

Client Intake Forms: What to Ask Before a First Appointment

A short client intake form gets every first appointment off to a flying start. What to ask, when to send it, and how to keep the answers GDPR-safe.

13 August 2026
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Managing your diary

Moving from a Paper Diary to an Online Booking System: A Practical Guide

Move from a paper diary to an online booking system in five practical steps — what to copy across, when to switch, and how to bring clients with you.

30 July 2026
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Growing your business

How to Get More 5-Star Reviews for Your Appointment-Based Business

Simple ways for salons, clinics, therapists and tutors to get more 5-star reviews: when to ask, what to say, and how to make it effortless.

23 July 2026
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Managing your diary

How to Run an Appointment Waitlist So You Never Lose a Cancelled Slot

A cancelled appointment doesn't have to mean lost income. Here's how to build a waitlist that fills every gap fast, fairly, and automatically.

16 July 2026
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Choosing software

Fresha, Booksy, Treatwell or Cliniko? How to Actually Compare Booking Software

A fair, factual comparison of Fresha, Booksy, Treatwell and Cliniko to help any appointment business choose the right booking software.

11 July 2026
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Getting paid

How to Take Deposits for Appointments: A Fair Guide for Every Diary-Led Business

Take deposits for appointments the fair way: how much to charge, a simple policy template, and the easiest way to collect them and cut no-shows.

25 June 2026
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Growing your business

How to Get Clients to Rebook: A Practical Guide to Appointment Retention

Want clients to rebook? Book the next visit before they leave, make online booking effortless, and keep it personal. A practical retention guide.

18 June 2026
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Running your business

Online Booking vs Phone Bookings: Which Is Right for Your Salon?

Online booking vs phone bookings for your salon: which wins for no-shows, after-hours bookings and loyal clients — and why the smartest salons use both.

15 June 2026
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Running your business

How to Reduce No-Shows at Your Salon (Without Nagging Clients)

No-shows are mostly predictable. Reminders, a small deposit, a personal touch and a waitlist cut them dramatically \u2014 without chasing anyone.

15 June 2026