The YBP Blog

Tips for running a busier, more profitable salon — plus product updates from the YBP team.

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Growth
5 ways to fill last-minute cancellations with Zoe.AI
Empty slots don't have to stay empty. Here's how automatic discounting turns a cancellation into a booked chair within the hour.
12 June 2026 · 4 min read
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Business
How to price your services for actual profit
Most salons price on gut feeling. A simple breakdown of cost price, time, and margin to make sure every appointment earns its keep.
28 May 2026 · 6 min read
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Product
Why online booking reduces no-shows
Clients who book online and get automatic reminders show up more often. We looked at what actually moves the needle.
14 May 2026 · 3 min read
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Staffing
Freelance vs. employed: what's right for your salon
Chair rental, freelance days, or full employment — the tradeoffs in flexibility, cost, and control explained simply.
30 April 2026 · 5 min read
Marketing
Turning reviews into your best marketing channel
17,000+ reviews later, here's what actually gets clients to leave one — and how to make it easy for them.
9 April 2026 · 4 min read
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Product
Your retail products can now sell themselves
Flip one toggle and your in-salon products go live on the YBP Marketplace shop — here's how vendors are using it.
22 March 2026 · 3 min read