Guides
Guides for independent groomers
Written for the business side of grooming: getting paid for missed appointments, turning finished grooms into reviews, moving software without losing your book, and working out what a platform actually costs.
Running the business
How to get more Google reviews for your grooming salon
When to ask, how to ask, and how to stop it depending on you remembering.
How to switch grooming software without losing your client list
Exporting your data, checking it, and cutting over without losing anyone.
No-show cost calculator for dog groomers
Enter your appointment value and monthly no-shows to see the annual figure.
Choosing software
Pet grooming software, explained
What it does, how pricing models differ, and seven questions to ask before you buy.
Best pet grooming software for independent groomers
Six things worth paying for, and the features you can safely ignore.
Grooming software with card on file
How Stripe holds the card, and when a cancellation fee can be charged.
Pet grooming software with no monthly fee
The one-time purchase, what's billed separately, and where a subscription wins.
How to compare grooming platforms
Eight categories worth comparing, and which platform suits which business.
Comparing a specific platform
Built for independent groomers
$599 once for the first 20 salons, $799 after. SMS, hosting and domain costs are separate.