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Introducing Real-Time Messaging Notifications for MyPetParlor App
Published on 24th October, 2025Never miss a customer message again with MyPetParlor App’s new real-time notifications. Get instant alerts, a unified notifications center, and reliable delivery powered by Microsoft Azure—keeping your pet business connected, efficient, and professional.
Time is Money: How Custom Time Requirements Are Revolutionising Pet Grooming Scheduling
Published on 14th September, 2025Discover how MyPetParlor App's new custom time requirements feature is transforming pet grooming scheduling, boosting efficiency, and maximizing revenue for groomers worldwide.
The Walk-In Whisperer: How to Say Yes Without Wrecking Your Day
Published on 20th August, 2025Walk-ins don’t have to throw you off your rhythm. In fact, with the right approach they’re a chance to grow your business and wow clients.
The Strategic Advantage of MyPetParlor App's Custom Pricing Empowering Pet Grooming Businesses
Published on 1st July, 2025Custom pricing with MyPetParlor App enables you to set and update one‑time or recurring per‑pet rates on the fly. Boost revenue, deepen client loyalty, and streamline operations.
From SA Startup to Global Pet Tech Pioneer: MyBusiness App with Microsoft for Startups' Founders Hub
Published on 6th May, 2025Discover how MyBusiness App defied the odds to build a global, multi-tenant, AI-driven platform for pet groomers—starting in South Africa.
Introducing the future of data importing: meet our first AI agent!
Published on 22nd April, 2025Announcing the MyPetParlor App's new AI-powered import tool! Say goodbye to manual data entry and hello to a faster, smarter way for parlor, mobile, and multi-team groomers to manage their data. Sign up today!
Unlock Exclusive Experiences & Boost Loyalty with Customer-Specific Services
Published on 3rd April, 2025Visibility Rules let you reward VIPs with exclusive perks, run laser-focused promotions, and show customers only the services that matter to them – making booking easier and management seamless.
Control Your Data with Custom Fields
Published on 25th March, 2025We're excited to announce a powerful new feature that puts you firmly in control of your business data. Custom Fields are now available in the MyPetParlor App! The new Custom Fields in MyPetParlor App are flexible and can be used in many ways.
Say Goodbye to No-Shows: Introducing Automated Reminders by MyPetParlor App
Published on 16th March, 2025Automated reminders for MyPetParlor App reduce no-shows and boost revenue for pet groomers. Free up your staff from manual reminder calls and focus on what you do best – making pets look and feel fantastic!
Streamlining Multi-Team Scheduling and Booking Management With MyPetParlor App
Published on 6th January, 2025Discover how MyPetParlor App's new booking transfer feature helps multi-team grooming businesses automate schedule management, optimise routes, and boost efficiency.
Export Smarter: Custom Date Ranges and Flexible Data Types in MyPetParlor App
Published on 5th December, 2024With custom date ranges and expanded data type options, exporting tailored reports has never been easier or more efficient. This latest enhancement takes your data management to the next level, offering even more flexibility and control.
Why Your Pet Care Business Needs Terms and Conditions (And How to Create One with MyPetParlor App)
Published on 2nd December, 2024Professionalism and trustworthiness are key to building lasting customer relationships. At MyBusiness App, we've made it easier than ever for pet care professionals to create and manage terms and conditions using the MyPetParlor App.
Introducing Instant Access: MyPetParlor App's New Self-Service Sign Up
Published on 12th November, 2024Transform your pet care business with MyPetParlor App's new instant sign-up process. Create your account in minutes, enjoy a 30-day free trial, and access all premium features immediately. No more waiting – start growing your business today!
Scaling the MyPetParlor App Ecosystem: Intelligent Routing, Self-Service Onboarding, and a Modernised Web App Architecture
Published on 29th October, 2024Discover MyPetParlor App's latest updates: dual-theme dashboard with dark mode, intelligent routing, and self-service onboarding. This modern design boosts scalability, enhances user experience, and offers providers a streamlined, personalised platform.
Transforming the MyPetParlor App API to a global and scalable API
Published on 24th October, 2024MyPetParlor App transforms its API architecture to support multi-tenancy and regional deployments through a stamp-based design, enabling scalable Firebase resource management and paving the way for new product offerings like e-commerce.
Why Your Pet Care Business Needs a Refund Policy (And How to Create One with MyPetParlor App)
Published on 30th July, 2024In the world of pet care, building trust with your customers is paramount. At MyBusiness App, we understand the importance of transparency and customer satisfaction, which is why we've introduced a new feature: the ability to set a refund policy.
Harness the Power of Data-Driven Insights: Introducing Our Advanced Booking Reporting Features
Published on 2nd May, 2024A brand-new Reporting page designed to provide you, as business owners and administrators, with comprehensive insights into your booking data. Leveraging advanced reporting capabilities, empowering you to make informed decisions and drive business growth.
MyPetParlor App Completes Major Azure Migration for Multi-Tenant Support, Scaling, and Regional Expansion
Published on 1st April, 2024In a move to optimise for multi-tenant support, improve scalability, and prepare for future regional deployments, the MyPetParlor App team has successfully completed a massive migration of its Azure infrastructure.
MyPetParlor App Database Scales to Millions of Customers with Row-Based Sharding Architecture
Published on 17th March, 2024On March 16th, 2024, between 12:00 AM and 2:00 AM UTC, the MyPetParlor App underwent scheduled maintenance. This critical migration breaks through previous scalability limits, allowing the MyPetParlor App to efficiently serve over 1 million customers.
MyPetParlor App Completes Consolidation of Databases for Enhanced Efficiency and Performance
Published on 21st February, 2024In the dynamic landscape of Information Technology (IT), we face a multitude of challenges ranging from managing costs and ensuring security to meeting ever-evolving business objectives. IT strategies often involve consolidating databases and systems.
MyPetParlor App's Simplified and Fairer Pricing
Published on 13th February, 2024We're excited to announce significant changes to the MyPetParlor App's pricing structure, aimed at making our services more accessible, transparent, and fair for all our valued pet parlor partners. We continuously strive to evolve our offerings.
Feature Update 003: Export Your Customer Data with Ease!
Published on 9th February, 2024A new enhancement designed to empower you with greater control and flexibility over your data. Introducing the ability to export your data as CSV or Excel Spreadsheet files and making it simpler than ever to manage your information effectively.
Feature Update 002: Making Booking Transactions Easier with Paystack Integration
Published on 31st January, 2024We're excited to bring you Feature Update 002, designed to enhance your booking experience by seamlessly integrating Paystack into our portal. This update introduces the Paystack Information card, providing you with a way to understand your details.
Feature Update 001: Streamlining Your Experience - Adding or Removing a Pet from Existing Bookings
Published on 21st December, 2023In our commitment to continually enhance your user experience, we are thrilled to announce Feature Update 001, a significant advancement in our services. We introduce the ability to seamlessly add or remove a pet from an existing booking.
Scaling New Heights? To Azure Cosmos DB. Another Migration.
Published on 1st November, 2023On the 16th of May, a mere 6 months ago, we were announcing our migration to what we thought would be the “next-generation” database to scale the MyPetParlor App. Little did we know that would only last 6 months before we moved back to Azure Cosmos DB.
🐾 Embrace Effortless Pet Parlor Management with Our New 'Calendar' Views! 🗓️
Published on 7th September, 2023We're wagging our tails with excitement to introduce you to a feature that'll make managing your pet grooming appointments a breeze – the fresh and fantastic 'Calendar' views in the MyPetParlor app! 📅🎉
Scaling New Heights: Empowering South African Pet Parlors with Next-Gen Data Platforms
Published on 16th May, 2023Scaling and optimizing databases are crucial steps for businesses to stay competitive in today's fast-paced digital landscape. We delve into the transformative journey of MyPetParlor App, a South African-based comprehensive booking SaaS app.
MyBusiness App moving forward with Microsoft for Startups' Founders Hub
Published on 9th March, 2023Despite being vital to innovation and growth, by some estimates, over 90% of startups will go out of business in their first year. Microsoft Startups Founders Hub and its benefits will go a long way to ensuring MyBusiness App thrives this year.
More ways to reward your customer - New Discount Voucher Features
Published on 2nd March, 2023We have updated our Voucher subsystem to support the new kinds of feature that will allow the parlor owner to have full control over all discount vouchers that can be issued.
Introducing MyPetParlor App
Published on 1st March, 2023Introducing MyPetParlor App. The MyPetParlor App provides a branded app for your customers that links to your own business' web portal to digitally manage your pet parlor.