During the past decade a software revolution has taken place in the salon industry. What once was viewed as equipment and systems that made economic sense for only large, multi-unit salons, are now common place even among smaller, one-salon independents. Computer software has had and will continue to have a profound impact on the industry. On a practical level, high tech applications have already helped owners improve ordering functions, inventory control, bookkeeping tasks and the capture and the timely reporting of operational information. Just to name a few.