Where Do You Want to Be in December 2026?

October 2, 2025 3:00 pm

December always feels like crunch time for groomers. The phones don’t stop ringing, your diary is jam-packed, and there’s always another doodle, spaniel, or terrier waiting to be fluffed for the festive season.

But let’s pause for a moment. Imagine yourself two years from now.

It’s December 2026. Your calendar isn’t just busy, it’s fully booked months in advance and all under control. Your salon feels calm and professional, not chaotic. Your clients are loyal, happy, and proud to recommend you. You’ve got a thriving business that feels manageable, not overwhelming.

That’s the kind of business many groomers dream of, and it’s absolutely achievable. 

The question is: how will you get there?

This blog is about helping you picture that future and giving you practical steps to make it happen.

Because whatever your 2026 dream looks like… #TuftTakesYouThere.

Visualising Your December 2026

Goal-setting can feel abstract, especially when you’re so busy managing today’s bookings. But visualisation is powerful. It forces you to think beyond just getting through tomorrow, and instead ask: what do I want my life and business to look like?

For groomers, that future could mean:

• A diary that’s fully booked six months in advance.
  
• A thriving salon with a small team who share your standards.
  
• Clients who rebook automatically and rarely cancel.
  
• Freedom from the constant admin grind.
  

Take five minutes to close your eyes and imagine your perfect December 2026 day. Who’s in your salon? How does your diary look? What’s different compared to now?

Hold onto that vision, because the small steps you take today are what will bring it to life.

Small Steps Today, Big Wins Tomorrow

Big changes don’t happen overnight. But success in 2026 starts with the habits and tools you build right now.

Here are three areas every groomer can focus on today:

1. Protect Your Time

Missed appointments and last-minute cancellations don’t just waste time, they cost you money. Tuft makes it easy to:

• Take deposits upfront.
  
• Automate booking reminders.
  
• Reduce no-shows without awkward conversations.
  

That one simple habit — using deposits and reminders — could save you hundreds of pounds every month.

2. Streamline Your Bookings

If you’re still juggling WhatsApp messages, Facebook DMs, and phone calls, you already know how stressful it is. Clients expect instant booking in 2025,  not a three-hour wait for a reply. With Tuft:

• Clients can self-book at any time, day or night.
  
• You stay in control of your calendar.
  
• All your bookings land neatly in one place.
  

3. Automate the Admin

Every minute you spend chasing payments, answering messages, or scribbling notes in a diary is a minute you’re not grooming. With Tuft, you can:

• Automatically log pet details and grooming notes.
  
• Collect payments without awkwardness.
  
• Reduce your back-and-forth messages.
  

These small steps don’t just make today easier, they build the foundation for a calmer, more professional business in 2026.

Tuft Grows With You

Here’s the beauty of Tuft: it’s built to grow alongside your business.

• Just starting out? Tuft Essential is completely FREE! It gives you the basics you need to look professional from day one: bookings, reminders, deposits, and client management.
  
• Running your own salon? Tuft Pro unlocks more advanced tools: Staff scheduling, the groomer app, next available button, detailed reporting, and everything you need to run a team.
  
• Dreaming bigger? As you scale, Tuft scales with you. There’s no messy migration, no need to learn a whole new system.
  

From backroom bookings to Britain’s Best Groomer. Tuft takes you there.

Setting Goals That Stick

Dreaming big is exciting, but turning that dream into reality takes structure. Here are four tips to keep you on track:

1. Set Clear, Measurable Goals

Instead of “I want more clients,” try:

• “I want to be fully booked three months in advance.”
  
• “I want 80% of clients to rebook before leaving.”
  
• “I want to hire one assistant by 2026.”
  

The clearer your goals, the easier they are to achieve.

2. Track Your Progress

Tuft’s dashboard makes it simple to see how you’re doing. Keep an eye on:

• Number of bookings per week.
  
• Cancellations and no-shows.
  
• Breed Revenue trends.
  

What gets measured gets improved.

3. Let Tech Do the Heavy Lifting

Your clients don’t care how much time you spend chasing reminders, but they love the smooth experience Tuft provides. By automating repetitive admin, you:

• Save hours each week.
  
• Reduce stress.
  
• Deliver a “luxury” experience for clients without extra effort.
  

4. Celebrate Milestones

Every win matters. 

Whether it’s your first 100 bookings or your 1,000th, celebrate it. Share it with your clients and your community. These moments keep you motivated and they show clients they’re part of your success story. (You can even share your 10th 5-star review)

(Kelly Davis, Salon Superstar, and proud winner of BBC’s Pooch Perfect – A Tuft Groomer)

The Groomer’s Journey: From Spare Room to Salon Superstar

Every successful groomer has a story. For many, it starts small, a spare room, a mobile van, or even just a handful of clients.

But with the right systems, they scale. They take deposits, build loyalty, and run their business like pros. Before long, they’re opening salons, hiring staff, and building reputations that bring in awards.

The difference between those who stay stuck and those who grow?

• They planned ahead.
  
• They invested in tools that made life easier.
  
• They believed their dream business was possible.
  

And they didn’t wait until it was “the right time”, they started where they were, with what they had.

Where Do You Want to Be?

By now, you should have a clear picture of your ideal December 2026. Maybe it’s:

• A sleek new salon on your local high street.
  
• A diary so full you’re booking spring 2027.
  
• A loyal team that shares your vision.
  
• Or simply less stress, more balance, and more time for the things (and people) you love.
  

Whatever your vision is. It starts today.

Your Dream Grooming Business Starts Today

The groomers who will be Britain’s Best in 2026 are the ones taking action now.

• They’re protecting their time with deposits.
  
• They’re automating reminders to cut no-shows.
  
• They’re giving clients the smooth, modern booking experience they expect.
  

So, where do you want to be in December 2026?

Because wherever you’re dreaming of going… #TuftTakesYouThere.