For comprehensive automation of a beauty salon using the Torgsoft software package, it is necessary to select the correct license, a set of additional options for the specifics of the service business, and compatible commercial equipment. Here is a detailed list of what is required:
1. Torgsoft Licenses
Two versions of licenses are best suited for a beauty salon, depending on the scale of your business (number of workstations and locations):
Torgsoft "Ultra" — this is the optimal option for a single salon where the administrator's and manager's workstations are on the same local network (or it is one computer). Unlike the "Start" version, "Ultra" allows you to maintain full financial records, work with VIP clients, use marketing tools and, most importantly for a salon, connect a payroll system for employees.
Torgsoft "Terminal" — required if you have a chain of salons or want to control the business remotely via the Internet (for example, from home or while traveling), while administrators work in the salon. This license allows working in a single database from different parts of the world via a remote desktop.
2. Necessary and Recommended Options
For the specifics of a beauty salon (services, client appointments, masters' salaries, cosmetics sales), you should pay attention to the following options:
Mandatory for fiscalization and settlements:
"Software RRO" (pRRO) — for fiscalization of settlement operations (issuing fiscal receipts to clients) without purchasing a physical cash register. This is a software solution that registers sales of goods and services with the tax office.
"Bank Terminal Connection" — allows connecting a bank POS terminal to the program. The amount to be paid is transferred automatically, which eliminates staff errors during manual entry and speeds up service.
For personnel management (critically important for salons):
"Seller Salary Calculation + Motivation, Fines, and Incentives System" (Code 025) — this option allows automating payroll for masters and administrators (for example, % of the service provided or product sold, daily rates, bonuses). It allows maintaining a work schedule, timekeeping, and accounting for personal sales of each master.
For working with clients (CRM):
"Mass SMS and E-mail Mailing" (Code 020) — for reminding clients about appointments, birthday greetings, or informing about promotions.
"Gift Certificates" (Code 019) — allows selling and accepting gift certificates for payment, which is a popular product in the beauty industry.
For the owner:
"Torgsoft Mobile App" — allows the owner to view the state of affairs in the salon, financial reports, and inventory from a smartphone.
3. Commercial Equipment
To organize the administrator's workstation, the following set will be needed:
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Computer or Touchscreen Monoblock: this is the "heart" of the system where the program is installed. A touchscreen monoblock is more convenient for the administrator and takes up less space at the reception desk.
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Receipt Printer: necessary for printing non-fiscal receipts (for internal accounting) and fiscal receipts (when using pRRO) for clients.
3
Barcode Scanner: used for quick sales of related products (shampoos, creams) and for client identification via discount cards. It can also be used to scan masters' badges for quick identification of who provided the service.
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Label Printer (optional): if you sell cosmetics by weight or products without factory barcodes, this printer will allow you to mark them with your own barcodes.
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Cash Drawer: for secure storage of cash at the workstation.
4. Key Features of the Program for Beauty Salons
Torgsoft allows covering the key needs of the beauty business:
Accounting for services and goods: the program allows separating "Goods" (which have a cost price and stock balance) and "Services" (which have no balance but have a selling price). You can sell both services (haircut, manicure) and goods (cosmetics) in one receipt.
Materials write-off: you can set up automatic write-off of consumables (dye, shampoo, disposable towels) during service provision, using the assembly or calculation mechanism to see real stock balances.
Client Base Management (CRM): maintaining client cards with visit history, cumulative discounts, birthday tracking, and contact details.
Financial Accounting: full control of funds movement (cash, non-cash, terminal), accounting for salon expenses (rent, utilities, purchase of materials), and net profit calculation.
Individual calculation with masters: the ability to set up the system to automatically calculate how much the salon owes a master for the work performed (for example, 40% of the service), which significantly simplifies management accounting.
To start, it is recommended to download the demo version of the program for 30 days to test the functionality on your own computer.
