How to Manually Add Services

Building your service list accurately is the critical foundation of profitable salon management. By manually adding each service with its exact duration and price, you ensure that no hidden costs slip through the cracks, giving you immediate clarity on whether a specific treatment is generating a healthy profit or operating at a silent loss.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Navigate to the Menu, select Services, and then click on Service List.

2. Ensure you have created your service categories. You must create a category prior to creating a new service.

3. Click on Add Service.

4. Enter the service's name into the provided field.

5. Select the correct category from the dropdown list.

6. Enter the duration of the service using the hh:mm format (e.g., 01:45).

7. Enter the price of the service.

8. Click the Add Service button.

9. You will be automatically redirected to the edit service page, where you can start adding your professional products.

Reading Your Results

The service list will now display your newly created service, allowing you to input product usage and instantly view the exact profit or loss margin based on your unique salon overheads.

Applying This Data

Once your baseline service details and professional products are manually entered, you have a mathematically accurate picture of your costs. This data empowers you to confidently make a necessary price adjustment to protect your margins without second-guessing your worth.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Will this sync with my booking software? 

A: Insightful Sums operates entirely independently to replace complex spreadsheets. It is a standalone pricing tool and does not integrate with booking or accounting software.

Q: Why can't I select a category when adding a new service? 

A: You must create your service categories prior to creating the service itself. If the dropdown list is empty, navigate back to your service list page and build your categories first.

Q: How do I format the duration for a service? 

A: Service durations must be entered strictly in the hh:mm format. For example, a one-hour and fifteen-minute service must be entered as 01:15 to ensure accurate overhead calculations.

Q: Where do I add the professional products used for the service? 

A: You will add professional products on the next screen. After you fill out the basic service details and click the "Add Service" button, the system will automatically take you to the "edit service" page where products like colour tubes and foils can be attached.