Spa+Clinic Team There’s nothing your clients love more than leaving the clinic with that post treatment glow, but as we know, majority of the results comes from what our clients do at home in-between professional treatments is almost as important as the actual treatment itself. For some clients, this may mean a simple three step routine, while for others, this could mean performing a routine that is a little more detailed, and for many salon owners and sole traders, prescribing those products online is a natural extension of the in-clinic experience. The new Timely x Shopify partnership allows salon and clinic owners to manage product sales both online and in-store, while reaching clients directly from the comfort of their home.
Getting started
The time-poor amongst us (cough cough,, every business owner ever) can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that you can set up your online store with a few clicks thanks to Timely, which is used by over 55,000 businesses globally to book and manage appointments, create sales and payments, and track their stock. This bespoke integration with Shopify allows businesses to sync up their existing store or create a new one, allowing stock and client management across both systems to communicate cohesively
Setting up your store
It’s important your online store makes a good first impression the same way your clinic does, so it’s key to take your time with your branding and communications. The hard work has been done for you from the product end where Timely will automatically upload your existing product names, descriptions, prices and variants but it’s a good idea to reach out to your product suppliers, who can help you get the information just right and provide professional images if you’re unsure.
Making your first sale via Instagram
Social shopping is an ongoing ecommerce trend for 2022 since customers prefer purchasing products through online platforms they’re likely already scrolling through, including Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Tiktok. Shopify integrates with social shopping so clinics and salons can sell directly to their followers with the tap of the screen.
“Don’t be scared of setting up Shopify. Shopify walks you through it pretty much from start to finish. They give you tips when you first log in, they’ll give you a checklist of what you need to do to get yourself set up and live. Just go for it, it’s not as intimidating as it sounds.” – Loxy’s