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.

Appointment & Booking Systems

Reliable platforms used by salon studios and wellness professionals nationwide

6 Tools

GlossGenius

Beautiful all-in-one booking, payments, and client management. Used by Sola, Image Studios, and thousands of independent pros.

Best for: Salons & Spas

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

Free Plan

Square Appointments

Free for individual professionals. Integrates seamlessly with Square POS and card readers — zero setup friction.

Best for: Solo Professionals

Free Plan

Fresha

Completely free booking system with built-in payment processing and automated marketing. No subscription fees ever.

Best for: Any Service Pro

Booksy

Tailored for barbers and stylists with strong online booking profiles, client reviews, and local discovery features.

Best for: Barbers & Stylists

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

Payment & Point of Sale

Collect payments in-person or online with zero friction

3 Tools

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

Stripe

Powerful online payment processing for websites, invoices, and recurring billing. Best-in-class reliability and developer tools.

Best for: Online & Invoice Payments

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

Accounting & Finance

Keep your books clean and your finances stress-free

3 Tools

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

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

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

Marketing & Client Communication

Build your brand, grow your audience, and keep clients coming back

6 Tools

Free Plan

Canva

Create stunning social posts, service menus, and promotional graphics in minutes — no design experience needed.

Best for: Social Media & Design

Klaviyo

Advanced email marketing and automation for growing businesses. Powerful segmentation and targeted campaigns that run on autopilot.

Best for: Email Marketing

Free Plan

Mailchimp

Automate client emails, appointment reminders, and special offers. Build loyalty with targeted campaigns that run on autopilot.

Best for: Email Marketing

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

Free Plan

Instagram

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

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

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

Join the Waitlist