Choosing The Right Spa Software
Great Day to You All & Welcome Back!
What is for you will not miss you! I’ve found myself saying this a lot this week!! I’ve been saying it with meaning, conviction, and making sure that I actually “believe” the words that are coming out of my mouth. I’m STILL waiting on an approval needed to move my business forward! Sometimes when we’re waiting on something and it feels as though it’s taking forever our faith can get a little shaky. Yes, I’ve talked about this before and it’s still true today! I’ve found in these moments we have to remind ourselves what God said, what we’re capable of, and do what we need to do to encourage ourselves! One of the number one ways I stay encouraged is listening to praise and worship music. If you’ve never had a praise session you don’t know you’re missing! It will change the atmosphere and before you know it you’ll be feeling stronger and empowered to keep going!!!
Whew! I had to get that off of my chest because I REFUSE to get wearing in the waiting!!! Stay encouraged!!!
Choosing spa software! I love to talk about this because it’s so vital to your overall success! There are so many different spa software programs to choose from but how do we know which to choose? That’s what I’m going to briefly talk about today!
When going about choosing the right spa software you must, first, think about how you would like your spa to operate. What are some of the must haves? For example, would you like to track inventory, process payroll, generate reports, provide sms communication, send promotional emails, etc. Spa software systems are designed to help you work more efficiently and effectively so knowing more about your daily operations and how you want your business to work will help you determine the best system for you!
Pricing as well as system capability are important factors to take into consideration as well. Both areas will vary so it is imperative that you conduct some research to help you make the best decision to fit your spa’s operational needs. In addition, keep in mind whether or not you prefer a cloud-based system allowing you to access your spa’s system from anywhere versus on your locally installed software only. Personally, I have found this to be super important and a non-negotiable. I’ve worked in spaces where both situations were present and all I can say is that cloud-based software is the way to go, especially in today’s world. Just keep in mind that whatever system you choose you must ensure the proper security measures are in place to protect guests’ personal information such as name, phone number, address, credit card info, etc. Super important!
Here are some of the industry’s top leading spa software options:
- Mindbody
- Meevo
- Boulevard
- Booker Software
- Zenoti
- Vagaro
- DaySmart Software
- Wellyz
Of course the list goes on but I wanted to name a few to assist you if you need help determining where to start. I can’t stress the importance of doing your homework! Take your time to research the different options and compare them based on your needs and their capabilities. Also, be very clear on what it is you want in a system and how you would like your business to operate! Take time to set your spa up for success and if you have questions or would like tutorials they’ll most likely be able to provide that as well so take advantage! Happy spa-software shopping! ;)
I hope you found this helpful in some way and, as always, if you’re reading this and you’re not seeking to become a spa owner or operator, share it with someone you know who would find this post beneficial in some way!
Take care and stay well! See you next week!
