Appointment book - regular clientele

[stanyer21]

Was just wondering how you guys work tour appointment books... how long do you have it open and how far in advance do you let people book. I am a small salon with a busy clientele and find my clients want to book that many on but then o feel it's a nightmare if they want to change one as then they all get messed up. Or if they do decide to give there nails a break they have so many I'm that feels wasted

 

[squidgernetball]

I allow clients to book ahead by about 3-4 months. I have some big spenders who I want to be booked in. I don't want them phoning to book and I can't fit them in so I'm happy to book ahead. Mind you, there are 3-4 staff so if they do need to change, they may not get their preferred therapist. It's a tough juggling act!!!

Vic x

 

[stanyer21]

I allow clients to book ahead by about 3-4 months. I have some big spenders who I want to be booked in. I don't want them phoning to book and I can't fit them in so I'm happy to book ahead. Mind you, there are 3-4 staff so if they do need to change, they may not get their preferred therapist. It's a tough juggling act!!!

Vic x

It really is cos all my clients are regular and I don't like to give priority to anyone over anyone else. It's so hard work

 

[pure]

I have some already booked up to January as they wanted to guarantee their Christmas appointments. I don't actually mind booking ahead too much as it means I can organise my time better. And you get to know which clients are likely to chop and change and which can be flexible when needed. Also I learnt many years ago never to offer appointments right up to Christmas Eve as 90% of the time they cancel last minute

 

[Cindy2021]

Mine is open so they can book as far as they like and regulars have booked every 3 weeks until next Jan and Feb however I work alone and struggle to get time off so will be changing it.

 

[z103]

My clients can book as far ahead as they want, when new year is over several clients give me a list for the whole year. It's easier for them, they get the day and time they like and it suits me. If they need to change, I change it.