It wasn’t too long ago that you would visit your local salon and the preferred method of payment was either cash or check. It may be times that your client would want to use a credit or debit card and you would either direct them to the nearest ATM. As time continued on, more salons would begin understanding the importance of providing their clients with a way to accept credit/debit cards by using merchant terminals. But if you have a merchant account or have inquired about one, you know that there are monthly fees and other processing fees that come with using them. It is a necessary evil because you run the risk of losing clients because it is such a hassle for your clients to pay for their services in a limited manner. And when it comes to stylists who are independent and rent a booth, you are on your own in the way you accept payments.
If you are able to afford the monthly’s and fees, then the terminal is the way to go. But if not, in comes a new company that has the merchant businesses scratching their heads and its name is Square. It is probably the simplest way to begin accepting credit card payments and get this, the cost to get started is FREE! As long as you have an Android, iPad, or iPhone, all you need is this FREE card reader and their app and you are ready for business.
Square is a revolutionary service that enables anyone to accept credit cards anywhere. Square offers an easy to use, free credit card reader that plugs into a phone or iPad. It’s simple to sign up. There is no extra equipment, complicated contracts, monthly fees or merchant account required.
So imagine after your client is done, you pull out your iPhone and fire up the Square app, put in the clients bill info and swipe. It’s that easy! The receipt is emailed to the client and it provide geotagging (add the geographical information so that you know and the client knows the location of the card swipe) Begin moving with the latest technology in your salon or your salon business.
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