The service industry consists of various specialty businesses, and with having the pleasure to work with all of them, I hope to be able to provide you with some great tips to grow your small business. From tattoo shops to salons, Punchey has been providing top of the line shop software and payment processing to give these businesses the extra boost they need to grow.

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The daily operations of a business in the service industry can vary but the path to growth is often the same. The first recommendation for any small business looking to grow is the right planning. Taking a look at the areas where your business is struggling can be a great starting point. This can be done with ease with the right management software for your business, from TattooPro to SalonPro, Punchey provides a range of softwares to align with your business in the service industry. Our software will track top performing employees, best selling services, and much more. The software will track and manage all aspects of your business so you can take a step back to strategize growth. Being able to find the weak spot in your business can be hard without the data. Let us find it for you!

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Manage your Time

Time is money when it comes to owning a business. With our software capable of providing the data on employees and sales, it has already saved massive amounts of time. Now it's time for you to put that to use, if that time is used being able to provide more services to your customers, great! You are already running more business while you no longer have to spend the time running through sheets of paper. Some other great ways of investing your time could be marketing. Check out our blog on Marketing Ideas for your Salon to get some key insights on the small business world of marketing.

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Marketing your business is a great way to get the word out about your shop. With the high costs of marketing, it becomes a large investment for a small business, so there are a few things to think about before you invest. 

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How can you stand out from the competition? What makes your shop unique? Why should someone visit your shop rather than a competitor? These are all questions that every business owner should keep in mind throughout their journey. Make sure you are prepared for growth. This is the key to retaining your customers, creating a positive impression on everyone that walks through your door. With a growing customer base there are various paths you can take. Our software can help you track and manage all your new customers, from appointment to review we’ll make the most out of each and person that visits.

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Create Relationships

When a business is looking to grow, it is important to have a great relationship with not only your clients but your community as well. Expanding your network is an amazing way to get the word around. There are countless networking opportunities out there, you just have to find the right one for you. By attending events for your industry or using social media to spread information to as many people as possible you’ll allow for greater opportunities. 

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What can these opportunities provide for you? By attending events in the industry it can open doors for collaboration with other business owners. Maybe you are looking to merge or even just looking for those tips that other people like you have picked up along the way. Some may even be looking to invest! The opportunities are endless, getting your brand out on the frontlines is a perfect way to learn and grow.

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If events are not for you, no problem! You can create relationships anywhere, if you provide a good service, show it off. With social media you can share anything from your phone, why not make a business account? Show off your work, give a sneak peak at the amenities you provide, get those customers to book with you right from there! A fantastic feature our software can provide you is our online booking. Perfect for social media bios and can even be linked on your website. 

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With competition all around, taking that extra step to put yourself ahead of the rest is what makes the difference. At Punchey we make it our goal to provide the extra step for you. By taking the struggle out of everyday operations, we’ll provide you with the time you need to expand past all the competition. If you're looking to make the next step for growth give us a try, we hope that we can be a part of your journey to success!