Answers
Most of these came from real building owners. Short answers first, detail after.
How do I show which stylists are available today in a salon suite building?
Three ways to show walk-ins who's working and who has an opening: a manual board, a form-fed sign, or a live screen read from each pro's booking calendar.
What should a salon suite lobby screen show?
What to put on the TV or iPad in a salon suite lobby so walk-ins book: who's open today, each pro's services and suite, and a QR code to book.
How can a salon suite building turn walk-ins into bookings?
Walk-ins leave salon suite buildings because no one can tell them who's free. Here's how to point them to an open chair: door QR, lobby screen, phone.
How can a salon suite owner help renters get more clients?
Renters stay when the building sends them clients. Practical ways a suite owner can drive bookings for every pro without managing their calendars.
How do stylists keep a live availability board accurate when they leave early?
A live salon suite board reads each pro's calendar, so leaving early means blocking the rest of the day. The simple habits that keep it right.
How do Square, Vagaro and Booksy stylists share their open times?
Square, Vagaro and Booksy sync to Google Calendar; sharing its private iCal address lets a building show your openings. GlossGenius has its own link.
How do you list a stylist who only books by phone or text?
Not every pro in a salon suite building books online. How to include them in the building directory with hours, walk-ins and a way to reach them.
How do you advertise open salon suites in your building?
Fill empty salon suites faster: photos of the open suite, an inquiry form on the building's page, and showing renters a building full of working pros.
Who answers the phone at a salon suite building with no front desk?
Calls to a salon suite building usually hit the owner's cell or voicemail. Options: forwarding, an answering service, or an AI receptionist with live openings.
Which iPad and stand should I use for a salon suite lobby screen?
The tablets, floor stands and TV options we'd buy, and how to lock an iPad to one page.