Founder at Trimlinea
Rhodri Jones.
Founder at Trimlinea, writing about barbershop bookings, software, pricing, and practical growth for modern shops.
Published work
Articles by Rhodri Jones.
Business
Barber booking app vs website booking: which is better?
Should your barbershop use a booking app, marketplace profile, or website booking page? Compare the trade-offs for direct bookings, brand control, and growth.
17 Aug 2026
Business
How much does barber booking software cost in the UK?
Compare barber booking software costs in the UK, including monthly fees, extra users, marketplace commission, VAT, payments, reminders, and growth costs.
29 Jul 2026
Business
How to take barbershop bookings before you open
Launching a new barbershop? Learn how to take bookings before opening day with a clear booking page, deposits, Google, Instagram, and QR codes.
24 Jul 2026
Business
Barber booking software with unlimited chairs: what to check
Looking for barber booking software with unlimited chairs? Here is what unlimited should mean, what fees to watch for, and when flat pricing makes more sense.
20 Jul 2026
Business
Barber booking software FAQ for UK shops
Straight answers to common UK barbershop booking software questions, including costs, chairs, apps, websites, deposits, reminders, and setup.
17 Jul 2026
Business
Best booking system for a new barbershop in the UK
Opening a new barbershop? Here is how to choose booking software that helps you launch with online bookings, deposits, staff calendars, and predictable costs.
13 Jul 2026
Business
Best Booksy alternatives for barbers in the UK
Looking for a Booksy alternative for your barbershop? Compare fixed-fee and marketplace-led options for UK barbers, and choose the right fit for your shop.
24 Jun 2026
Business
Booksy fees for barbers in the UK: what growth really costs
Trying to understand Booksy fees for barbers? Here is what to look for in the UK, how variable pricing affects growing shops, and when alternatives start to make more sense.
12 Jun 2026
Business
Why paying per chair gets expensive as your barbershop grows
Per-chair barber software can look manageable at first, but it gets harder to justify as you add staff. Here is where the cost pressure comes from and when a flat-fee setup makes more sense.
30 May 2026