Complete Guide

What is a Service Subscription?

Discover how recurring plans can transform your service business — creating stability, stronger relationships, and predictable income that grows over time.

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What is a Service Subscription?

A service subscription is a recurring arrangement where customers pay at regular intervals for services they use often. Think Netflix, but for local services like cleaning, dog walking, haircuts, or gardening.

How It Works

1

Customer Subscribes

They choose a plan and payment schedule

2

Automatic Payments

Stripe handles recurring billing automatically

3

You Provide Service

Deliver your service on schedule, no chasing payments

Why It Works

Predictable, recurring revenue
Less time chasing payments
Stronger client relationships
Easier to plan and grow
Automated payment processing

Four Ways to Monetize Your Service Business

Monthly Club offers four flexible product types to help you generate revenue and improve customer experience across different business models.

1. Traditional Subscriptions

Regular recurring payments for ongoing services with set schedules.

Examples:

  • • £35/month for monthly haircut
  • • £80/month for weekly cleaning
  • • £25/month for gym membership
Fixed monthly payments
Predictable revenue

2. Balance Builder

Flexible prepaid subscriptions where customers build credit for any future service.

Examples:

  • • £20/month (adjustable) - use for annual membership
  • • £30/month (adjustable) - use for treatments when ready
  • • £15/month (adjustable) - use for products throughout year
Adjustable monthly amounts
Use credit for any service

3. Pay It Off Products

Higher-value packages paid in monthly installments over time.

Examples:

  • • Annual membership (£500) paid over 12 months
  • • Personal training package (£800) paid over 8 months
  • • Wedding styling package (£300) paid over 6 months
Flexible payment schedules
Upfront payment collection

4. One-Time Purchases

Individual services and products sold alongside subscriptions.

Examples:

  • • Single training sessions (£50-80 each)
  • • Day passes (£10-15 each)
  • • Hair products (£15-60 items)
Instant payment processing
Add-on services

Real-World Subscription Examples

See how different service businesses are using subscriptions to build predictable revenue and stronger customer relationships.

Cleaning Service

Example Cleaning Business A

Subscription Setup:

• Weekly cleaning: £60/month
• Bi-weekly cleaning: £40/month
• One-time deep clean: £120

Results:

• 85% of customers on subscriptions
• 40% increase in revenue
• 90% reduction in payment chasing

Hair Salon

Example Beauty Business A

Subscription Setup:

• Monthly cut & style: £45/month
• Balance Builder: £30/month
• One-time treatments: £25-£150

Results:

• 70% subscription adoption
• 25% increase in average spend
• 60% reduction in no-shows

Personal Trainer

Example Training Business A

Subscription Setup:

• Monthly training: £120/month
• Pay It Off: £800 package over 8 months
• Single sessions: £50 each

Results:

• 80% of clients on subscriptions
• 50% increase in retention
• 35% increase in revenue

Why Subscriptions Work for Local Businesses

Transform your service business with predictable revenue, stronger relationships, and automated processes that work 24/7.

For Your Business

Predictable Revenue

Know exactly what you'll earn each month

Reduced Admin

No more chasing payments or sending invoices

Better Planning

Easier to schedule, hire, and grow your business

Automated Payments

Stripe handles all payment processing securely

For Your Customers

Convenience

Set it and forget it - no manual payments

Better Value

Often get better rates with subscription plans

Priority Service

Guaranteed slots and preferred scheduling

Flexibility

Easy to pause, modify, or cancel anytime

How Monthly Club Makes It Simple

Create a professional subscription page in minutes, not months. No website needed, no technical skills required.

1. Quick Setup

Create your business page and add subscription plans in under 10 minutes. No coding or technical knowledge required.

2. Connect Payments

Integrate with Stripe for secure, automated payment processing. Accept cards, digital wallets, and more.

3. Start Selling

Share your subscription page with customers and start collecting recurring payments immediately.

Ready to Start Your Subscription Business?

Join thousands of service businesses already using Monthly Club to build predictable revenue and stronger customer relationships.