Summer months are a crucial period for many local businesses: restaurants, hair salons, beauty institutes, wellness professionals, and those in tourism. Yet one issue keeps coming back every year: the increase in no-shows—appointments that were booked but not honored, with no prior cancellation. Not only do no-shows disrupt your schedule, they also lead to direct loss of revenue and a waste of your time and resources. Fortunately, there are simple and effective ways to reduce missed appointments and secure your bookings—even during the summer. Here are our expert tips 👇 1. Set Up an Online Booking System Consumer habits have evolved: over 70% of customers now prefer booking online rather than by phone or in person. By automating appointment scheduling with a solution like Planner by Linkeo, you’ll enjoy many benefits: 24/7 availability: customers can book anytime, even outside business hours. Fewer errors: no more forgotten or incorrect bookings. Centralized