Guides

The business side of tattooing.

Plain, practical guidance on deposits, no-show policies, and running your books like a professional. Written for artists, not for software salespeople.

July 2026 · 6 min read

How to stop tattoo no-shows

Deposits that mean something, a clear policy, reminders, and a card on file. A practical guide to cutting no-shows.

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July 2026 · 7 min read

How to turn your Instagram DMs into bookings

Instagram is where clients find you and where bookings get lost. A practical workflow for turning DM chaos into a real pipeline.

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More guides are on the way: how much to charge for a deposit, no-show policy examples, and splitting rent versus commission in a shop.