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Live Q&A: Learn how to get paid again and again (and again) with predictable revenue streams

Tom — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:32:17 GMT

Square’s subscription management software allows any business to easily create recurring revenue streams. If your business utilizes subscriptions, memberships, donations, or other forms of recurring payments, our product team wants to hear from you. Not using this service but interested in learning more? This is also the discussion for you.

On Wednesday, September 28, we welcomed back @jean_sq from the Subscriptions team for another Question & Answer session! Her team is always eager to learn about how they can better address your business's recurring payment needs as well as answer any questions you may have.

Have a look below to see what topics business owners brought up, and be on the lookout for a "Best Answers" summary post (coming soon) that covers the main takeaways from this discussion.

Note: Although we can't share specific details on our product roadmaps, this information will be helpful as we continue to make improvements.

Photo Credit: Ambitious Creative Co. - Rick Barrett on Unsplash.

Re: Live Q&A: Learn how to get paid again and again (and again) with predictable revenue streams

JUYBoutique20 — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:53:59 GMT

Very interested in this. I've been thinking of working on a subscription box.

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HHcsJoe — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 21:14:20 GMT

I own a home furnishings/decor store and old time general store. I've been thinking of trying this with gift baskets, gourmet coffee and teas, candles... the opportunities are endless in terms of products. I'm thinking these would be great gifts- who wouldn't want a gourmet coffee of the month? I'd love to hear how to handle the logistics, payments etc.

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smoothalchemis1 — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 16:16:52 GMT

Hello, can you explain what would be some good examples of membership programs for a smoothie bar ?

Re: Live Q&A: Learn how to get paid again and again (and again) with predictable revenue streams

712salon — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 04:32:22 GMT

Hello I am salon owner who have nothing but renters how do i do a atomatic draft for my renters so that the bussiness can run on its own and i dont have to send out invoices for rent need help with this

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Antenna625 — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 17:40:52 GMT

I would also be interested. What subscriptions would be good with a tv antenna installation company that also does device set-up and instruction for streaming products.

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InquiringQuilte — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 13:38:16 GMT

Are subscriptions included with Square? What's the cost?

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LHW170 — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 13:40:54 GMT

I run a small aesthetics practice, and I have my clients on contract with recurring billing each month. I have some clients that are to have their card on file debit it on the first of the month, and some who are to have their cards on file debited on the 15th. I do not see in subscriptions where I can set up different payment amounts recurring at different times of the month. Can this be accomplished with the subscription to feature? If not, will it be coming?

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LHW170 — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 13:43:23 GMT

How can I set up recurring payments in different amounts for different clients at different times of the month?

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1221 — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 13:51:05 GMT

How can I edit the Subscription Payment landing page? What is the best method for utilizing your subscription option to create a VIP portal on my website?

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dancerdawn — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 13:55:53 GMT

I'd love to find out how to set up a membership/ subscription for my Dance & Fitness studio. Pitfalls, best practices...everything from soup to nuts! TY

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SheSparkles — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 13:57:18 GMT

What subscription services and/or boxes do you see that get the most subscriptions? Also, what are some of the steps to having a successful subscription service and what are some of the shortfalls?

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gabby_s — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 15:45:01 GMT

Is this the closest option sqaure offers to taking any sort of automatic payments? I have alot of clients that are looking for more of an ACH autodebit option.

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FigCreate — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 15:58:56 GMT

I was wondering if a subscription service includes things such as the POS systems/physical setup like the card swiper? Is there a free subscription as our store does not bring in much revenue and trying to weigh if it is worth the cost?

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Tomy — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 16:53:30 GMT

Hi, I have a small spa (beauty) business Im very interested in a membership base program --- how can I set it up where it makes sense for my business for example: $200/ 3 visits a month ONLY on regular and gel polish nail services etc... please advise

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wendyhawkins — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:21:07 GMT

Hello!! I'm a mental health professional and I've been wanting to have a membership/subscription service for a couple of years now but feel very overwhelmed when trying to visualize it. I don't want to do the regular therapist stuff like e-classes or workshops. Any brainstorming or suggestions would be great! Thanks!

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NorCalSarah — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:23:28 GMT

I make artisan chocolates, and I would LOVE to offer a monthly/biweekly pick-up subscription. What kind of customization could I offer? Looking forward to this!

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Ladysol — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:32:18 GMT

I'm setting up a subscription box now. Can I utilize my existing software or is there something additional I will need. What would be the advantage of using square vs shopify?

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jayandsilentbob — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 18:12:02 GMT

Wonderful!

Our company just started using subscriptions. While we're making it work, we are hesitant to turn our promotion efforts on full-blast, as there's currently no way for people to input their shipping address - except for the workaround "Required" additional info. field. Problem with that - many people are using autofill on their phone and we're getting a lot of incomplete addresses - which of course means our staff is now having to email those folks and request a complete mailing address.

To that end, here are two updates/features we'd love to see as soon as possible:

1. Integrated (can be set to 'required') fields on the subscription form that allow for collection of shipping info.

2. Synching collected addresses with our shipping tool, Shipstation. - as of now, we have to manually enter each person into our shipping platform. Again, limits the trajectory of our growth.

It would also be great to have:

3. Better reporting on Subscription Plans. It would be great to click a button on the plan and see exactly how many subscribers we have (total number, not just the entire list).

Interested to see what others are asking and will look forward to tuning in. Thanks!

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Gaiarynd — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 18:15:07 GMT

Hello, New to Square and will be having monthly massage memberships reoccuring.

1. Do I NEED to purchase your hardware in order to make that happen or is it something that can be just set up on software, digitally?

2. Square Credit Card hardware is already in use as it is attached on my phone. Is that enough?

Thank you.