Notes from the table
No-shows & reminders
Reminders, confirmations, deposits and the cost of the empty table.
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Himani Agarwal & the Packyard team Ran two salons and a pet store. Still grooms on Saturdays.
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New No-shows & remindersJan 28, 20269 min read
Automated Appointment Reminders to Boost Show-Up Rates
How automated appointment reminders reduce no-shows. Covers setup, reminder cadence, and the features that keep your calendar full.
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No-shows & remindersJan 28, 202611 min
Grooming Apps That Stop No-Shows & Fill Your Chair
Compare top grooming scheduling apps for bookings, reminders, client records, and payments. Find the right fit for your salon.
No-shows & remindersUpdated Oct 20266 min
How No-Shows Cost Pet Groomers $15K+ Per Year
No-shows cost groomers $6,000-20,000 yearly. Learn how to build a prevention system that stops them before they happen.
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Six no-shows a month is $450 you already earned.
Packyard texts every client 24h and 2h before and shows you who confirmed. $49 a month.
Weekly, from Himani
The Saturday note
One thing we changed in our own salon that week, and what it did. Short enough to read between dogs.
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