Vagaro Launches Podcast, On Point
Vagaro prides itself on having the depth of industry knowledge to anticipate the needs of its customers. With the launch of its new podcast, On Point, Vagaro gives the world an insider’s view of the many businesses it serves. The weekly podcast, which launched January 12, features different experts from the salon, fitness, beauty and wellness industries—with the occasional wildcard thrown in. Guests share trade secrets, current industry trends, and tips for running a successful business. Episode 1, Pivoting the…
New Instagram, Who This? $100 Visa Gift Card Giveaway!
To celebrate the launch of our brand-new Instagram account, we are giving away three $100 Visa gift cards to use toward any Vagaro business or service. Looking to shake things up with a new hairstyle? How about a personal training session to start crushing those…
Orion Technical College and Vagaro Announce New Partnership to Power Spas and Train Students for Business Management
Orion Technical College (OTC) and Vagaro have announced a partnership to create a seamless online ecosystem for students, spa patrons and staff alike. Utilizing Vagaro’s cutting-edge platform, patrons will be able to schedule appointments in real time, shop product inventory, and see full-menu and pricing…
Fred Helou Speaks at The Data-Driven Salon Summit
Given the right software and a roadmap for success, salons can succeed through anything—even a global public health crisis. Fred Helou, founder and CEO of Vagaro Inc., drove that point home at the 2021 Data-Driven Salon Summit in Rosemont, Illinois. Presented by Salon Today, the yearly…
Vagaro Achieves $1 Billion Valuation with New Investment from FTV Capital
Investment to build on business management platform’s record growth by fueling enhanced product offering for health and wellness businesses and international expansion Vagaro, the leading cloud-based business management platform for beauty, fitness and wellness businesses, today announced it has raised a new round of funding…
Detangling Rent & Fees Collection
Salon owners have a lot to think about when renting booths to hair stylists. What do you include, amenities and otherwise, in your booth rental fees? How do you recruit top talent that matches the culture of your salon, get referrals and implement online booking? Then, there’s the subject of bookkeeping. Thanks to Vagaro’s new Automatic Rent & Fees feature, collecting booth rent is no longer on…
6 Pro Tips to Enhance Your Vagaro Online Presence
Are you looking for a boost in booking? Have you noticed you’re not getting as much traffic to your profile or business lately? It could be because you haven’t yet fully utilized all the awesome Vagaro features to their fullest potential. As for the newcomers of the Vagaro platform, follow these helpful tips to ensure you get your profile off to a running start and keep your…
7 Tips to Consider When Responding to Customer Reviews
Customers aren’t shy about letting the world know what they think of your business, and their reviews matter. How much? An annual survey conducted by SEO and local citation platform, BrightLocal, found that 87% of consumers read online reviews for local businesses in 2020. Responding…
Vagaro Offers Credit Card Processing in Canada, Australia and The UK
Vagaro now offers credit card processing in Canada, Australia and The United Kingdom. The features have been offered to business owners in the United States for several years. “Many businesses in Canada, Australia and the UK have been using Vagaro for booking, marketing and payroll,”…
Vagaro Selects Gusto As Its Official HR Software Partner
Running a business is no easy feat, but with the right technology, many tasks can be automated to give back an owner’s most valuable resource: time. In that spirit, Vagaro is deepening its partnership with Gusto through its new initiative, Gusto Embedded Payroll, to further…