Tanning Studio Management Software
Managing your tanning studio just got easier. Inspire by STX is all-in-one software designed to streamline tanning studio operations, making your business more efficient and your clients’ experience seamless.
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Why Choose Our Tanning Studio Software
Running a tanning studio involves juggling client schedules, memberships, payments, and equipment maintenance—all while ensuring a smooth and relaxing experience for your customers. That’s where Inspire by STX steps in to simplify your operations and help your business thrive.
Created by successful salon owners with firsthand experience in the beauty industry, Jeff and Diana Mason used their expertise to develop software tailored to tanning studios. Inspire by STX grows with your business, whether you operate a single studio or manage multiple locations, providing intuitive tools for every stage of your operation.
With features like automation, client management, and marketing solutions, Inspire helps tanning studio owners save time, reduce errors, and focus on delivering exceptional services to their clients.
Features Built for Tanning Studios
All of Inspire’s features are designed to meet the unique needs of tanning studio owners. They give you the tools to manage your business efficiently while providing an exceptional customer experience.
Client Management
Manage clients and track their preferences, membership details, and tanning preferences. Use Client Cards to store session histories, product purchases, and notes to personalize each client’s experience.
Online Appointment Booking
Empower your clients to book their tanning sessions 24/7 from any device. The integrated online booking system syncs with your scheduler, ensuring no double bookings. Clients receive automated reminders to reduce no-shows, and you can easily manage peak times and appointment availability.
Marketing Suite for Tanning Studios
Boost customer retention and drive revenue with a targeted marketing suite, including email and SMS campaigns. To keep clients coming back, offer loyalty rewards, seasonal discounts, and referral incentives. Easily design personalized messages to engage and grow your audience.
Payment Processing
Simplify payment processing with a secure POS system that supports contactless options, membership billing, and stored payment details for faster checkouts. Transparent pricing ensures no hidden fees, saving your studio money every month.
Appointment Scheduling
Easily schedule tanning sessions with tools showing equipment availability and real-time staff schedules. Manage bookings for individual or recurring sessions and view daily, weekly, or monthly schedules to optimize your workflow.
Employee Management & Goal Setting
Streamline staff scheduling and payroll while tracking team performance. Use the goal-setting feature to motivate employees and boost retail sales with easy-to-reach targets. Communicate updates through push notifications.
Fast Checkout
Speed up checkouts with customized “Favorites” for popular services, memberships, and products like tanning lotions or aftercare kits. Clients can redeem loyalty points, apply discounts, or tip digitally through integrated checkout features like Tippy.
Reporting & Analytics
Gain actionable insights into your studio’s performance with over 90 detailed reports that let you track appointment trends, membership renewals, and retail sales. These metrics help identify growth opportunities and make informed business decisions.
Inventory Management
Never run out of tanning lotions, protective eyewear, or other retail items with automated inventory tracking. Integrated systems notify you when stock is low and simplify purchase orders, ensuring your studio always has what clients need.
What Our Clients Are Saying
Tanning studio owners nationwide praise Inspire by STX for its ease of use, reliability, and ability to enhance client experiences.
“The customer service is top-notch! The support staff is beyond patient and will help to solve any issue or confusion you may have. I never have to wait long for help or answers.”
–Amanda KingTamra, Hollowell Salon & Spa
Customers tell us that Inspire by STX helps them run their business with an efficiency they never thought possible. Powerful management tools, intuitive design, and exceptional customer support are just a few reasons tanning studio owners choose Inspire.
What sets Inspire apart from other software platforms is its ability to help tanning studio professionals make confident, informed business decisions. Inspire by STX provides a real-time view of your business’s state at any moment.
That’s what continues to drive us: ensuring that Inspire evolves to constantly meet your needs and be the best tanning studio software solution for businesses of all sizes.
The appointment booking features are incredibly intuitive! Training our team was very easy. Plus the reporting is limitless! We particularly love the options around inventory. We’re able to order product without even glancing at our retail shelves!
From appointment scheduling to inventory management, payroll and client tracking, goal setting and more, it is really the breadth and depth of a management software that stands out for me. I can dive into the heart of what’s going on in my business with a minimum of fuss.
One of the things our team loves the most is how efficient the software system works during live play every day in the salon, which is to say that checking people in, changing appointments, checking people out, and adding retail is so easy. We are huge fans!
Tanning Studio Software Frequently Asked Questions
Choosing the right software to run your business might seem like a big task, but we’ve got some great tips and information to get you started.
Transitioning to Inspire by STX is easy with our comprehensive support and resources. Our team will guide you through the setup process, ensuring all your business data—from client records to schedules—is seamlessly migrated into our system. Additionally, we offer detailed tutorials and training resources through STX University to help you and your team get up and running quickly.
Yes, Inspire by STX offers two powerful apps to enhance the experience for your tanning studio clients and staff:
- Welcome App: The Welcome App streamlines client check-ins and manages waivers. It ensures your clients feel cared for and makes front-desk operations faster and more efficient. Learn more about the Welcome App.
- Worker App: The Worker App keeps your staff organized and informed. It provides tools for managing schedules, tracking performance goals, and communicating via push notifications. Learn more about the Worker App.
The best software for tanning studios includes features that save time, improve efficiency, and enhance the client experience. Inspire by STX offers:
- Intelligent resource scheduling to avoid double bookings.
- Online booking with automated reminders to reduce no-shows.
- Loyalty and marketing tools to retain clients and grow revenue.
- Robust reporting to monitor performance and track revenue trends.
Pricing for tanning studio booking software varies based on features and business size. Inspire by STX offers flexible pricing plans to suit your needs. Learn more about our packages on the pricing page.
Yes, Inspire by STX includes features that allow you to schedule and track maintenance for tanning beds and other equipment. By integrating maintenance reminders into your system, you can minimize downtime and ensure your equipment is always in top condition for your clients.
Absolutely! Inspire by STX makes membership billing seamless by automating recurring payments, tracking usage, and managing multiple membership tiers. This feature helps you provide a hassle-free experience for clients while maintaining a steady revenue stream for your studio.
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“The customer service is top-notch! The support staff is beyond patient and will help to solve any issue or confusion you may have. I never have to wait long for help or answers.”
Amanda King
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