Are you ready for the holiday rush in your barbershop? Learn practical tips on preparing your business for success this season. Read on for expert advice!

Ready to market your new indie barber business but don't know where to start? Let us guide you with our expert tips and tricks to set you up for success.

For a lot of new shop owners, operating a rental or commission shop is a critical first choice. How does that choice impact future revenue growth, however?

You're afraid you aren't bringing in enough new clients for your shop. But is a marketplace app the right choice to grow your business?

Back to school can be a great time for barbers to increase sales, get new clients, and create a stronger connection to their communities. SQUIRE has some tips for barbers to make the most of the back to school season.

In four years, Olde World Barber Shoppe has expanded from one location to three locations and their busiest shop surpassed $1.2M annually thanks to an attention to detail–and data. Learn more about their journey and how SQUIRE helped them grow.

There's no one-size-fits-all approach for barbers to set haircut prices. SQUIRE breaks down 5 things barbers and shop owners need to consider to keep their pricing competitve.

With SQUIRE's pricing comparison tool, barbers can see how their prices stack up against competition locally or in cities across the US. Check out how your haircut prices compare and get helpful advice based on your results.

SQUIRE reveals the "Top 10 Hottest Cities for Haircuts in the US," highlighting the cities where the barbers are getting the most foot traffic and best prices for their cuts.

At some point, every barber has to raise their prices. How do you set new, fair prices without driving away loyal customers? We've got the insider tips.

For the uninitiated, it may come as a surprise to learn that a trip to the barbershop is so much more than a trim or cut. The barbershop is a key social hub where men can catch up with friends, talk sports, and unwind. And, of course, nothing beats the feeling of a crisp line […]

You’re a bonafide beard-grooming guru, a wizard when it comes to fades—but the pathway to operational success for your blossoming barber shop business isn’t built on scissors and clippers alone. In order to launch and sustain a thriving establishment, you’ll need it to be rooted in a detailed business plan. Your barber shop business plan […]

Barbers are primarily known for two things: a great haircut and a straight razor shave. But any barber business seeking the coveted title of Neighborhood Barbershop knows auxiliary services besides a haircut that elevates your customer’s self-care will inflate the number of bookings you receive each day. It’s time barbers step up to the plate […]

Maybe you’ve been the go-to individual when it comes to giving your friends the tightest fades, the person they come to with questions like whether the quiff or the side part is more their style. Then, it dawns on you. You could turn your passion into a career and earn an income with your expertise—and […]

There are dozens of reasons why customers may become loyal to their barbers—from knowing every one of their haircut preferences by heart to providing reliably excellent service every time. But behind your honed barber skills is a constant balancing act. It takes entrepreneurialism, craftsmanship, and social skills to build a barber business. Tasks like overseeing […]

It takes a fair amount of effort and dedication to build, run, and grow a business. And if you own or manage a barbershop, the team you put together is one of the most decisive factors in cementing your business’ reputation. Whether you’re starting your barbershop from scratch or reinventing it with a new concept, […]

When you work as a barber, you want to ensure the time and talent you put into each cut is represented in your earnings. But you also want to ensure that you’re offering fair and transparent pricing to customers. Finding that balance is easier said than done. You want to create a pricing strategy that […]

As a barber, you likely know that protecting your clients and the integrity of your barbershop means adhering to strict sanitation guidelines. Clients are unlikely to come back to a shop that doesn’t feel clean, even if they’re satisfied with other services. To that end, barbicide solution has become a staple in most, if not […]

Some people prefer to find a hairstyle that works and stick with it for years. But others might seek to try something new with every cut or shave. Fortunately, the modern man has many options for new styles to try. He just might not know it. That’s where your skills and knowledge as a barber […]

Barbering is a refined skill that requires time and focus. But if you’re only focusing on your customers’ cuts and ensuring that they have a positive experience, you might not have time to manage your business and your team. While some may turn to barber booking apps to help with online scheduling and payments, these […]

Whether you’re still researching how to become a barber or have owned a barbershop for decades, you’ll likely discover along the way that certain barber tools aren’t just convenient—they’re necessities. We’re not just talking about your scissors, though they do make the list. From business management software to the tools you use to keep your […]

A complete guide to becoming a barber.

When a client sits in your barbershop chair, they’re not simply there for a haircut. They’re trusting you to apply your craft to hone the style they present to the world. They’re also trusting you to create a comfortable environment, bring knowledge of all the latest tools and styles, and offer expert advice when they […]

3 important things to remember.

Participate in battles.

Here’s how to do it right.

See what the pros use.

And be guests too.

New set of tools, new set of rules.

Essential pre-haircut info.