How to Set Up Your Business
Follow these 6 simple steps to create your business profile, add products, and start earning recurring revenue from your service business.
Login or Sign Up
Start by logging into Monthly Club or creating a new account. No passwords needed — just your email address and a magic link.
What You'll See:
- • Clean, intuitive dashboard
- • "Create Business" button prominently displayed
- • Simple email-based authentication
Click "Create Business"
Once you're logged in, click the "Create Business" button to start setting up your service business profile.
What Happens Next:
- • Business setup wizard opens
- • Step-by-step guidance provided
- • Save progress at any time
Add Your Business Details
Upload your logo (or any image as a business profile picture) and add your business description. Our AI can help spruce up your description to make it more appealing.
Business Logo
Upload any image:
- • Company logo
- • Professional headshot
- • Service-related image
- • Any relevant photo
Business Description
Tell customers about:
- • What services you offer
- • Your experience & expertise
- • What makes you unique
- • AI can help improve it
Add Your Products
Create your subscription products using all 4 different types available: Traditional Subscriptions, Balance Builder, Pay It Off, and One-Time Purchases.
Product Types
- • Traditional Subscriptions
- • Balance Builder
- • Pay It Off Plans
- • One-Time Purchases
For Each Product
- • Set pricing and frequency
- • Add descriptions
- • Configure availability
- • Set any special rules
Complete Stripe Onboarding
Set up your Stripe account to accept payments. Stripe will handle all payment processing and pay you out according to their schedule.
Stripe Setup
- • Add bank account details
- • Verify business information
- • Complete identity verification
- • Set payout preferences
What Stripe Handles
- • Payment processing
- • Security & compliance
- • Automatic payouts
- • Failed payment retry
Get Your Shareable Link
Once Stripe setup is complete, you'll see a successful business setup page with a shareable link to your business page. Start earning immediately!
Success Page
Confirmation that everything is set up and ready to go.
Shareable Link
Get your business page URL to share with customers.
Start Earning
Customers can subscribe and pay immediately through Stripe.
Choose Your Product Types
Monthly Club offers four flexible product types to match different business models and customer preferences.
Traditional Subscriptions
Regular recurring payments for ongoing services with set schedules.
Best For:
- • Weekly cleaning services
- • Monthly haircuts
- • Regular maintenance
Balance Builder
Flexible prepaid subscriptions where customers build credit for any future service.
Best For:
- • Annual memberships
- • Treatment packages
- • Flexible services
Pay It Off Products
Higher-value packages paid in monthly installments over time.
Best For:
- • Annual gym memberships
- • Training packages
- • High-value services
One-Time Purchases
Individual services and products sold alongside subscriptions.
Best For:
- • Single sessions
- • Add-on services
- • Walk-in customers
Real-World Setup Examples
See how different service professionals have set up their businesses using Monthly Club's simple platform.
Mia's Hair Studio
Example Beauty Business A
Setup Process:
• Uploaded salon logo
• Added business description
• Created 3 subscription plans
• Completed Stripe setup
Setup Time:
Under 15 minutes total
Results:
• 12 regular clients signed up
• Predictable monthly income
• 90% customer retention
• 40% increase in revenue
CleanPro Services
Example Cleaning Business A
Setup Process:
• Uploaded company logo
• Used AI to improve description
• Created 4 different plans
• Set up Stripe payments
Setup Time:
12 minutes including Stripe
Results:
• 15 recurring customers
• 95% on-time payments
• 10 hours/week saved on admin
• 50% increase in revenue
FitLife Training
Example Training Business A
Setup Process:
• Uploaded professional headshot
• Added detailed description
• Created all 4 product types
• Completed Stripe onboarding
Setup Time:
18 minutes including testing
Results:
• 8 committed clients
• 80% client retention
• 6 hours/week saved
• 60% increase in income
Best Practices for Success
Follow these proven strategies to set up your business profile and create subscription plans that attract customers and generate consistent revenue.
Business Profile Tips
Professional Image
Use a clear, high-quality logo or professional headshot
Use AI Enhancement
Let our AI help improve your business description
Be Specific
Clearly explain what services you offer and your expertise
Product Strategy
Start Simple
Begin with 1-2 product types, add more as you grow
Clear Pricing
Make pricing clear and offer value compared to one-time rates
Test & Adjust
Monitor performance and adjust based on customer feedback