The Bookable blog.
Practical advice for barbers, nail technicians, dog walkers and any business that takes bookings: fewer no-shows, reminders and a tidy diary. New posts every day.
How to put your prices up without losing clients19 October 2026Read →Your first week with a booking link: a simple checklist18 October 2026Read →How to price your services and show how long they take18 October 2026Read →Client notes: what to keep and what to leave out18 October 2026Read →How to get clients to rebook before they leave17 October 2026Read →Should you take deposits? When they are worth it17 October 2026Read →Client phone numbers and UK data protection, simply17 October 2026Read →How to fill the quiet days in your diary16 October 2026Read →Do I need a website if I already have Instagram?16 October 2026Read →Mobile or salon-based? What solo pros should think about16 October 2026Read →What to put on your booking page so people actually book15 October 2026Read →How nail technicians can price their time properly15 October 2026Read →How many appointments can a solo barber fit in a day?15 October 2026Read →Get found locally in Lichfield, Burntwood and Tamworth13 October 2026Read →How to choose a booking app: a plain checklist13 October 2026Read →How to stop no-shows at your barbershop13 October 2026Read →What a new dog walker should have in place before day one13 October 2026Read →How to ask for reviews without it feeling awkward13 October 2026Read →WhatsApp Business or personal: which is better for bookings13 October 2026Read →What to post on Instagram as a one-person business13 October 2026Read →Put a QR code in your window so passers-by can book13 October 2026Read →Set up a Google Business Profile that brings in bookings13 October 2026Read →How to get your first regular clients as a new barber13 October 2026Read →How to handle late cancellations without losing the client13 October 2026Read →WhatsApp appointment reminder templates you can copy13 October 2026Read →Setting barber opening hours and buffer times that work13 October 2026Read →Free vs paid booking apps: what you really pay for13 October 2026Read →What to ask every new dog walking client13 October 2026Read →How much time do nail technicians lose to booking DMs?13 October 2026Read →How to put a booking link in your Instagram bio13 October 2026Read →