WHY CHOOSE MILLENNIUM SALON SOFTWARE
Salon software can be a vital part of the overall growth and success of your salon, but just because you implement software into your business doesn't mean you will automatically see a positive result. With so many salon software options to choose from it's imperative to understand the needs of your business and what you're looking to achieve before making your final decision. Some things to think about:
- Are you looking for just an automated appointment book software?
- Are you in need of marketing and e-mail capabilities?
- Are you looking for ways to motivate your staff?
- Do you want to be able to track retail, pre-booking percentage, and new clients per month?
- Are you trying to streamline multiple locations and centralize client data?
- Do you want to host your software on your server or on a third party server?
- Do you want your clients to be able to book appointments online?
- Do you want the ability to access your salon data from home or when you're out to dinner?
These are some of the questions you need to ask yourself before selecting the right software program. If this is your first time inquiring about salon management software and you're an owner or decision maker it's important to note that each software program differs from one another. Some are very basic while others are more advanced and focused on truly growing your salon. The decision process may not be easy, but do your homework now and you will benefit tremendously in the long run. So many Millennium software clients come to us very unhappy with their decision to go with another program because they didn't do enough research. Don't make the same mistake. Here are some things to look into before selecting a hair salon software program:
- How long has the software company been in business?
- How many employees does the company have?
- What training methods do they offer?
- Will they allow you to contact current clients so you can get feedback on their experience?
- What kind of support options do they offer?
If you're coming from using a "paper book" and you are looking into automating your salon you may want to go with a salon software company that is known for its client support and focuses on education and training. Millennium has one of the largest support departments in the industry and is recognized year after year by owners like you. While salon software has major benefits for your business, learning the program can be intimating. So make sure you go with a company that will walk you through each step and make you feel like your true business partner rather than someone who you never hear from after the sale. No other software company has a specific department that has assigned team members to walk you and your staff through the entire implementation process like Millennium does. They will make sure all your needs are met and will provide a detailed plan to get you up and running quickly and successfully.
When purchasing a new salon software program training is crucial if you want to get the most out of the system. With so many different software features and capabilities that are now offered it's imperative to have a well-outlined training strategy in place for you and your staff. Millennium salon software offers on-site trainings where the technician comes to you for a hands on experience. You can also select remote desk-top training for a more cost effective solution or even use Millennium's online webinars and DVD's for convenience and accessibility. Always find out what training the salon software company is prepared to give you before you commit.
It's always a good idea to get testimonials from other salons that are currently using the software. This will give you a good idea of who you are partnering with to streamline and grow your business. You want to have peace of mind knowing your salon software company is robust allowing for a relationship full of longevity and growth. Millennium has been providing salon software to owners like you for over 24 years. Thousands of clients in over 30 countries worldwide leverage Millennium software to not only run their salon but grow it. Millennium software clients consist of some of the biggest and most successful names in the industry like Paul Mitchell Systems, Ted Gibson, Warren-Tricomi, Robert Cromeans, Depasquales, Frederic Fekkai, Brig Van Osten, Adam Broderick Salon, Nordstrom and many more.
Millennium understands that you need to believe in your software program; after all its going to be an integral part of your salon. You need to be able to stand behind the product and know that you're providing the best solution possible for you, your staff and your business. So why not stand behind the most proven growth tool in the salon industry? With our sustained advancements, leadership and dedicated staff, Millennium Salon software continues to be recognized year after year. Just some of those acknowledgements include:
- Winner of the BTC Stylist Choice Award in 2011
- Winner of the Beauty Launchpad Professional's Choice Award in 2010
- Winner of American Spa Professional's Choice Award in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
- Winner of American Salon Professional's Choice Award in 2008 & 2009
- #1 salon software for the Salon Today Top 200 salons in the US in 2007, 2008 & 2009
- Recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the "Inc. 5000" in 2008
- Top 5 Businesses in NJ - NJBiz 2007 & 2008
Being a Millennium client means aligning yourself with the most prestigious beauty software program in the industry. Millennium is a thriving company with a committed staff full of knowledge, passion and drive.
For more information about the Millennium culture and history please contact one of our Business Solutions Specialists today at 1.888.813.2141.
