Guides
Guides for running a booking-based business
Plain, practical guides for owners who take appointments. Each one covers a single problem, like missed appointments or setting a deposit policy, and works whatever tools you use today. Where BookingHub does the job, we say how, near the end.
By the BookingHub team
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How to reduce no-shows at a salon or clinic
Most missed appointments are not a sign of disrespect. They come from forgotten times, unclear policies and bookings that are hard to change. Here is a practical way to deal with each one, whatever tools you use.
Read the guideHow to set up online booking for a small business, step by step
Moving bookings online is less about software and more about a few decisions: what clients can book, when, and on what terms. Work through these steps in order and your booking page will be ready to share.
Read the guideDeposits and cancellation policies: what to charge and how
A clear policy protects your time without scaring off new clients. This guide walks through the common options for deposits and cancellation fees, how to think about amounts, and how to word a policy that people actually read.
Read the guideHow a cancellation waitlist fills empty slots
Every business has clients who would happily come in sooner, and appointments that open up at short notice. A cancellation waitlist connects the two. Here is how it works, how to run one well, and where it helps less.
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