BUSINESS TOOLS FOR INDEPENDENT PROS

At The Shops, 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 App, built exclusively for our community of Pros to manage bookings, payments, and clients all in one place.

Reliable platforms used by salon studios and wellness professionals nationwide:

• GlossGenius — Beautiful all-in-one booking, payments, and client management (used by Sola, Image Studios, etc.)

• Vagaro — Robust scheduling, POS, and reporting for salons, spas, and barbers.

• Square Appointments — Free for individuals, integrates seamlessly with Square POS and card reader.

• Fresha — Free booking system with payment processing and marketing tools.

• Booksy — Great for barbers and stylists; includes marketing and online booking profiles.

• Acuity Scheduling — Easy online scheduler that syncs with Google Calendar.

• Square POS — Perfect for beauty and wellness businesses.

• Stripe — Online payment processing for websites or invoices.

• Clover — Great for in-person payments with hardware options.

• QuickBooks Online — Industry standard for small business accounting.
• Wave — Free accounting software with invoicing tools.
• Found — Banking and bookkeeping built for self-employed professionals. (great for independent stylists)

• Canva — Create beautiful social posts and service menus in minutes.

• Klaviyo / Mailchimp — Automate client emails and special offers.

• Google Business Profile — Boost visibility and collect reviews.

• Instagram / TikTok — Build your personal brand and showcase your work.

Manage everything from one dashboard — scheduling, payments, suite announcements, and marketing tools built specifically for The Shops Pros. Your business, simplified. Coming soon to iOS and Android.