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
Customer Subscribes
They choose a plan and payment schedule
Automatic Payments
Stripe handles recurring billing automatically
You Provide Service
Deliver your service on schedule, no chasing payments
Why It Works
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
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
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
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)
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.