Shekinah Hairdressing Salon: Turning High Bank Fees Into Higher Profit

For over 10 years, Shekinah Hairdressing Salon has been serving clients with professional hair services built on trust and long-term relationships.

For owner Fiona, running a profitable salon means carefully managing overheads — and for a while, payment costs were cutting too deeply into margins.

The Challenge

Before switching to APS, Fiona was dealing with high bank transaction fees and ongoing terminal rental costs.

“High bank transaction fees and the terminal rent cost were eating into my profits.”

As those costs continued, it became clear that the business needed a more sustainable solution.

Why APS?

The decision to move to APS was built on trust. A long-term customer who worked with APS introduced the solution, which made Fiona feel confident about giving it a go.

That reassurance, combined with the opportunity to eliminate unnecessary EFTPOS costs, made the change feel safe and practical.

The Results

Since switching to APS, the financial impact has been significant.

“I am now saving a significant amount of money that used to go toward running the cost of the EFTPOS terminal.”

The savings that once disappeared into bank fees are now staying within the business.

Day-to-Day Impact

Operationally, payments continue to run smoothly — but the difference is visible in the bottom line.

“My business now makes more profit.”

For a service-based business with steady client flow, removing unnecessary fees has made a real difference.

What Fiona Would Tell Other Businesses

When asked what she would say to other business owners considering APS, Fiona keeps it simple:

“APS is a company you can trust.”

For Shekinah Hairdressing Salon, APS has delivered exactly what every small business owner wants — lower costs, greater trust, and improved profitability.