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Timely

Salon booking and payments system for managing clients, schedule, staff, stock, sales and

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Timely is a cloud-based appointment and business management platform designed for salons, beauty studios, and similar service businesses. It addresses the administrative burden of managing bookings, payments, client communication, and staff schedules, allowing business owners to focus on delivering services rather than manual paperwork.

The platform offers a comprehensive set of features including online bookings, in-salon and online payment processing with card readers and Tap to Pay on iPhone, digital consultation forms, and client management tools. It also provides staff management capabilities with dashboards and timesheets, stock and inventory tracking, reporting and analytics, and marketing tools such as SMS marketing and client loyalty programs. Timely integrates with various third-party apps and hardware providers.

Timely is built for hair and beauty professionals, including hairdressers, barbers, aestheticians, and spa owners. It is offered on a subscription basis with three plans—Build, Elevate, and Innovate—priced per staff member per month. A 14-day free trial is available without requiring a credit card. Transaction fees apply for in-person and online payments.

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