BUSINESS TOOLS FOR INDEPENDENT PROS
At Shops Plus, we believe independence should never mean going it alone. That’s why we’ve gathered a suite of trusted business tools to help you run your salon, spa, or creative studio with ease. From scheduling and payment apps to marketing and client management software, these tools are designed to simplify your daily operations and help your business thrive. Explore the options below — and stay tuned for the upcoming Shops Plus App, built exclusively for our community of Pros to manage bookings, payments, and clients all in one place.
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6 Tools
Visit GlossGenius
Most Popular
GlossGenius
Beautiful all-in-one booking, payments, and client management. Used by Sola, Image Studios, and thousands of independent pros.
Best for: Salons & Spas
Visit Vagaro
Vagaro
Robust scheduling, POS, and reporting built for salons, spas, and barbers. Great for tracking revenue and client retention over time.
Best for: Salons, Spas & Barbers
Visit Square Appointments
Free Plan
Square Appointments
Free for individual professionals. Integrates seamlessly with Square POS and card readers — zero setup friction.
Best for: Solo Professionals
Visit Fresha
Free Plan
Fresha
Completely free booking system with built-in payment processing and automated marketing. No subscription fees ever.
Best for: Any Service Pro
Visit Booksy
Booksy
Tailored for barbers and stylists with strong online booking profiles, client reviews, and local discovery features.
Best for: Barbers & Stylists
Visit Acuity Scheduling
Editor’s Pick
Acuity Scheduling
Easy online scheduler that syncs with Google Calendar, Outlook, and Zoom. Ideal for coaches and wellness professionals.
Best for: Coaches & Wellness
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3 Tools
Visit Square POS
Most Popular
Square POS
The go-to payment solution for beauty and wellness businesses. Accepts cards, contactless, and digital wallets with no monthly fee.
Best for: Beauty & Wellness
Visit Stripe
Stripe
Powerful online payment processing for websites, invoices, and recurring billing. Best-in-class reliability and developer tools.
Best for: Online & Invoice Payments
Visit Clover
Clover
Full-featured POS with hardware options ranging from a simple card reader to a countertop system with a customer-facing display.
Best for: In-Person Retail & Services
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3 Tools
Visit QuickBooks Online
Industry Standard
QuickBooks Online
The most widely used small business accounting platform. Track income, expenses, and taxes — then hand off to any accountant seamlessly.
Best for: Any Small Business
Visit Wave
Free Plan
Wave
Free accounting software with invoicing, receipt scanning, and basic reporting. Zero cost for core features — pay only if you process payments.
Best for: Freelancers & Solo Pros
Visit Found
Editor’s Pick
Found
Banking and bookkeeping built for self-employed professionals. Automatically categorizes expenses and sets aside money for taxes.
Best for: Independent Stylists
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6 Tools
Visit Canva
Free Plan
Canva
Create stunning social posts, service menus, and promotional graphics in minutes — no design experience needed.
Best for: Social Media & Design
Visit Klaviyo
Klaviyo
Advanced email marketing and automation for growing businesses. Powerful segmentation and targeted campaigns that run on autopilot.
Best for: Email Marketing
Visit Mailchimp
Free Plan
Mailchimp
Automate client emails, appointment reminders, and special offers. Build loyalty with targeted campaigns that run on autopilot.
Best for: Email Marketing
Visit Google Business Profile
Free Plan
Google Business Profile
Free listing on Google Maps and Search. Collect reviews, post updates, and get found by clients searching nearby. Essential for any local business.
Best for: Local Visibility
Visit Instagram for Business
Instagram
Free Plan
Showcase your work and attract new clients through visual content and Reels — the highest-ROI channel for beauty and service businesses.
Best for: Personal Brand Building
Visit TikTok for Business
Free Plan
TikTok
Build a following fast with short-form video. Show transformations, behind-the-scenes, and your personality to attract new clients.
Best for: Video & Viral Growth
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4 Tools
Open the Beauty Pro Pricing Calculator
Free Tool
Beauty Pro Pricing Calculator
Find out what you actually need to charge to build a profitable, sustainable business. Work backward from your real costs, capacity, and take-home goal to set a service price that actually pays you.
Best for: All Beauty & Wellness Pros
Open the Beauty Pro Break-Even Calculator
Free Tool
Beauty Pro Break-Even Calculator
Find out exactly how many clients per day, week, and month you need to cover overhead — before you make a dollar of profit. See profit projections at 50%, 75%, and 100% capacity.
Best for: All Beauty & Wellness Pros
Open the Beauty Pro Client Lifetime Value Calculator
Free Tool
Beauty Pro Client Lifetime Value Calculator
See exactly what one loyal client is worth to your business over 1, 3, 5, and 10 years — with the referral multiplier built in. The number is bigger than you think.
Best for: All Beauty & Wellness Pros
Open the Schedule Template Generator
Free Tool
Schedule Template Generator
Build a visual weekly block schedule that protects your peak hours for premium services. See revenue per hour and weekly projections at a glance.
Best for: All Beauty & Wellness Pros
Coming Soon
Shops Plus App
One dashboard for every part of your business — built exclusively for the Shops Plus community of Pros.
- Scheduling & bookings
- Payments & invoicing
- Suite announcements & updates
- Built-in marketing tools
Coming soon to iOS and Android