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Practical reading on websites, business automation and running a beauty salon. Plus what’s new at edapi.
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A working day without burnout: how many clients, which breaks and where to leave gaps
Ten clients in a row, lunch on your feet and messages until midnight — that works for a year, not ten. How to plan your working day so neither your hands nor your head wear out.
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How to ask for a deposit without putting clients off: words that work
Deposits cut no-shows, but said the wrong way they sound like distrust. How to explain a deposit policy, which words to avoid, and ready-made messages for the most common situations.
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The hygiene permit for beauty services in Lithuania: what to know before you start
Haircuts, manicures, skincare or lashes — beauty services in Lithuania may only be provided with a hygiene permit (leidimas-higienos pasas). Who needs one, what documents and training are required, and common mistakes.
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Regular clients: how to turn a first visit into a habit
One regular client brings in as much in a year as ten one-off visitors, and you only have to win them once. How to make sure, from the very first visit, that clients keep coming back.
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The holiday season in a beauty salon: why December needs planning in October
December slots go sooner than you think, and regulars often end up with no space. Seven steps to plan the holiday season in October and start January without being exhausted.
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Late clients: a lateness policy that works (and how to say it)
Fifteen minutes late in the morning and the whole day slips, with the last client left waiting. How to set a clear lateness policy, share it in advance and apply it without conflict. With ready-made messages.
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Individual activity or business certificate for beauty specialists in Lithuania, 2026
From 2026, individual activity is taxed differently and the business certificate income limit has risen to €50,000. How a beauty specialist in Lithuania should choose — with worked examples.
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Online booking for beauty salons: why clients want to book themselves
Calls with gloves on, messages at 11 pm and "what about Thursday?" — what booking by phone and Messenger really costs, and how to switch to online booking without chaos.
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How to price salon services: calculate instead of guessing
A price copied from the salon next door often means working for almost nothing. A simple formula to calculate what your hour is worth — and what to do if the market pays less.
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How to reduce no-shows at a beauty salon: 5 things that actually work
A no-show isn't just an empty hour — it's another client you told "fully booked" for that hour. Five ways to bring no-shows down to a handful a month.
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