Tips and Best Practices
Creating Effective Membership Plans
Choose descriptive names
"Monthly Hair Care" is better than "Plan A"
Include validity in the name (e.g., "3-Month Gold")
Set realistic prices
Calculate based on service value
Consider discount for bulk purchase
Include markup for profit margin
Define clear terms
Specify if sessions are shareable
Explain carry-over policy (if any)
List any restrictions or exclusions
Use appropriate frequencies
Weekly services → Per Month frequency
Special treatments → Per Quarter frequency
One-time packages → Total frequency
Start simple
Create 1-2 plans to start
Test with loyal customers first
Refine based on feedback
Selling Memberships
Explain benefits clearly
Show customers the value proposition
Calculate savings vs. individual purchases
Highlight flexibility of unlimited options
Set realistic start dates
Usually today for immediate activation
Can be future-dated for gifts
Explain expiry date clearly
Track who sold what
Always select "Sold By" correctly
Helps with staff performance tracking
Useful for customer service follow-up
Use permissions wisely
Limit who can sell high-value memberships
Require manager approval for discounts
Track membership sales in reports
Managing Customer Memberships
Monitor usage regularly
Check activity logs weekly
Identify customers not using memberships
Reach out with reminders
Be proactive with expirations
Contact customers 1-2 weeks before expiry
Offer renewal incentives
Suggest upgrading to better plan
Handle pauses carefully
Document reason for pause
Set expectations for resume
Communicate with customer
Use extensions for customer retention
Offer extensions as loyalty rewards
Use for service recovery
Can be free or paid extensions
Reports and Analytics
Track membership sales
Most popular plans
Revenue by membership type
Sales trends over time
Monitor usage patterns
Which services are most used
Customer retention rates
Average sessions per membership
Identify improvement opportunities
Plans with low sales
High churn rates
Frequently unused benefits