Sole trader · Hair, beauty & barbers

Running a salon on your own?

No staff to hand things to, so the messages, bookings and posts all land on you. I set up AI to take them off your plate, then look after it every month.

Or call 01206 636 400, or , my AI assistant.

What I'd set up for you

Time back, with no staff to hand things to.

Fewer no-shows

Reminder texts with an easy way to move an appointment, so gaps can be refilled.

On your ownNo one else to keep the diary, so it keeps itself.

Bookings while your hands are busy

Online booking, plus answers to the usual questions about prices, times and parking, by phone, WhatsApp or Instagram.

On your ownChanges handled by text, not an evening of phone calls.

Rebooking nudges

A friendly message when clients are due their next appointment, so your diary stays full.

On your ownOne less thing to remember on your own.

Posts from your photos

Snap your work and get a caption in your own style, ready to approve and post.

On your ownGood work brings in more, without an evening on your phone.

Records ready for tax

Receipts photographed and logged in software that's ready for Making Tax Digital. Your accountant, or you, does the tax.

On your ownTidy records from the first sale, so the year end isn't a shoebox of receipts.

Making Tax Digital dates →

Something else on your mind?

Tell me what eats your week. If AI won't save you real time, I'll tell you.

Book a free chat →

Every business is different. I start by sitting down with you to see how your week actually works, then suggest only what will save you real time.

An example · made up

After closing

Instead of answering Instagram messages on the sofa, the common questions are answered for you and bookings land in your diary. You check what's new in the morning.

Saturday's the busiest day in every Colchester salon. The fewer messages you answer between clients, the better the day goes.

WhatsApp messagesMade-up example

A salon's WhatsApp replies

CustomerHave you got anything for a cut and colour on Saturday?
AI assistantWe've got 11:30 with Jess on Saturday. It takes about two and a half hours. Shall I book it?
CustomerYes please!
AI assistantBooked. You'll get a reminder on Friday with a link if you need to move it.
Hear Amy take a call

Plum & Pearl Hair

A client has to move her Saturday cut and colour after a shift change.

Made-up call, 1:10. Amy is the same AI assistant that answers 01206 636 400.

Read the call
  1. Amy Hi, thanks for calling Plum and Pearl Hair in Witham. I'm Amy, Remi's AI assistant, and calls are recorded so Remi gets your message. How can I help?
  2. Caller Hiya. Um, I've got a cut and colour on Saturday at eleven, but work have just changed my shifts. I'm so sorry. It's Megan Ashby.
  3. Amy Don't worry at all, Megan. Let's find you a new time. I'll just check the diary.
  4. Amy Remi can do Thursday at half five, or next Saturday at ten.
  5. Caller Next Saturday at ten would be amazing.
  6. Amy Lovely, that's booked. As your last colour was over six months ago, Remi asks for a quick patch test two days before. Could you pop in this week?
  7. Caller Oh, okay. Wednesday after work?
  8. Amy Yes, the salon's open till seven on Wednesdays. I'll text you both times now, with a link in case anything else changes.
  9. Caller Thank you. I was dreading ringing.
  10. Amy No need at all. Your old slot's gone to the waiting list, so someone else is happy too. See you Wednesday, Megan.
The Solo package

One visit. Looked after every month.

Built from proven parts, so it's quick to set up and cheap to run, but still set up for you by a real person, in person.

You always get a fixed quote before anything starts. I'm not VAT registered, so there's no VAT to add.

from £195one-off setupfrom £49/mocare plan

Three time-savers, picked from:

  • Missed calls answered
  • Talk your admin
  • Quotes and invoices
  • Receipts, ready for tax
  • Smart booking
  • Reviews after every job
  • A visit of around two hours to see how your week works
  • Everything in your own accounts, and your own number
  • A monthly check, fixes and a short "time back" report
  • Calls and texts at cost, with a monthly limit you choose
  • 30-day rolling. No contract to get stuck in
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Colchester · In person · Done for you

Home for tea. Every day.

Book a free 20-minute chat. Tell me how your week goes, and I'll tell you honestly whether AI can help. No jargon, no hard sell.

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01206 636 400WhatsAppcharlie@backbyteatime.co.uk

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