Growth & retail · 8 min read ·
How to Sell Retail in a Barbershop Without Being Pushy
Sell retail in a barbershop the right way: what to stock, shelf placement, barber product commission, stock counts and a self-building online store.
The Shop-Floor Desk · 7 long reads
The barbershop business blog, from long to short.
Money first, then the floor, then growth. Booth rent, tips, walk-ins and what it costs to run a shop in the USA, Dubai or Lahore — with sources and dates on every claim.
Money & booth rentBooth rent, commission, tips and what software really costs.
Running the floorWalk-ins, appointments, no-shows and the daily rhythm of a shop.
Growth & retailRetail at the chair, regulars and getting more out of every visit.
Markets: UAE & PakistanGents salons in Dubai, Karachi and Lahore — VAT, payments, staff.
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Markets: UAE & Pakistan · 8 min read ·
Running a Gents Salon in Pakistan: Cash, JazzCash, Easypaisa, Raast and Sales Tax
Running a gents salon in Pakistan: cash, JazzCash, Easypaisa and Raast, provincial sales tax on services, karigar commission and an Urdu POS.
Markets: UAE & Pakistan · 8 min read ·
Opening and Running a Gents Salon in Dubai: A Practical Guide
Opening a gents salon in Dubai: DET trade licence, Dubai Municipality rules, 5% VAT-inclusive pricing, staff deals, WhatsApp booking and payments.
Money & booth rent · 8 min read ·
What Barbershop Software Really Costs in 2026
What barbershop software costs in 2026: Booksy, SQUIRE, Square, Fresha, Vagaro and theCut vs flat pricing, per-seat fees and new-client commissions.
Money & booth rent · 8 min read ·
Barber Tip Reporting in the USA: Employees vs Booth Renters
How barber tips work in the US for employee barbers and booth renters: card tips, payouts, daily records and what the IRS expects. General information.
Running the floor · 8 min read ·
How to Manage Walk-Ins in a Barbershop Without Losing the Floor
Run a walk-in queue that works: check-in, honest wait times, 'anyone' vs a specific barber, mixing walk-ins with appointments, and no-shows.
Money & booth rent · 9 min read ·
Booth Rent vs Commission vs Hybrid: Which Pay Model Fits Your Barbershop?
Booth rent, commission or a hybrid? Worked example maths for each barbershop pay model, who each one suits, and how to track it in your POS.
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FAQ · 8 questions
About the blog
Q01Who writes the getbarberpos blog?
The Shop-Floor Desk, our product and editorial team. Every post is written from how the software handles a shop day, and every rule or price links to a dated source.
Q02Is the tax and tip information legal advice?
No. Posts give general information for the USA, the UAE and Pakistan and link to the authority. Confirm anything that affects your taxes with your accountant.
Q03How often are posts updated?
Each post shows its last-updated date. Prices and rules are rechecked when a source changes, and the date moves with the update.
Q04Can I suggest a topic?
Yes. Send it through the contact form with the topic set to “Blog idea”. Questions from shop owners are where most posts start.
Q05Is there an RSS feed?
Yes, at /rss.xml. It carries every post with its summary and date.
Q06Do you write about markets outside the US?
Yes. The Markets category covers gents salons in the UAE and Pakistan: VAT, payments like JazzCash and Easypaisa, licensing and staff.
Q07Are competitor prices in posts current?
They were checked on the date shown in the post. Vendors change prices, so always check their pricing page before deciding.
Q08Can I republish a post?
Quote short parts with a link back. For a full republish, ask us first through the contact form.
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