Acquiring a new client is expensive; keeping one is cheap. Memberships and prepaid packages are the simplest way to shift a salon from chasing new bookings every month to building predictable, repeat revenue — and they get clients to pay in advance, which does wonders for your cash flow.
Packages vs memberships — which to use
A package is a prepaid bundle: pay for a set of services upfront, usually at a small discount, and draw them down over time — for example "6 blow-dries for the price of 5". A membership is recurring: the client pays monthly or yearly for ongoing benefits, like a fixed number of services plus a standing discount on everything else. Packages are the easier starting point; memberships build deeper loyalty.
Design an offer clients actually want
- Anchor it to a habit — a monthly blow-dry, a six-weekly colour, a fortnightly grooming visit
- Make the maths obvious — the client should instantly see they save by committing
- Bundle in a perk that costs you little but feels premium, like priority booking
- Keep it simple enough to explain in one sentence at the front desk
Set up packages in Salonior
Go to Settings → Packages, and build the bundle: choose the services included, the number of sessions, the price, and any validity period. Once created, the package can be sold at checkout and each redemption is drawn down automatically, so both you and the client always know how many sessions remain.
Sell them at the right moment
The best time to sell a package is right after a great service, at checkout, when the client is happiest. Train your team to offer it then — "you come in every six weeks anyway, this bundle saves you ₹X over the year". You can also promote memberships to lapsed clients using marketing campaigns.
Track redemption and value
Because sessions draw down automatically, you can see who has unused sessions and nudge them to rebook before they expire — protecting both your revenue and the client relationship. Outstanding package sessions, like gift cards, are a service liability worth keeping an eye on in your reports.
Predictable revenue starts the moment a client commits to their next ten visits instead of their next one.
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