More and more customers prefer to use plastic over cash for their nail salon services. That means nail technicians and salons need to adapt to this trend or risk losing customers. One popular solution is the Square, a mobile credit card processing application. If you’re not familiar with this technology, here are a few highlights:
1. Eliminate the middle man: There is no need to go through a third party for transactions. Business owners can create a secure account with minimal time and and energy.
2. Flat fee option: Say goodbye to high monthly transaction fees. Instead, business owners can take advantage of Square’s 2.75 percent rate per swipe. Another option: Opt for a flat rate of $275 a month—with no additional fees.
3. Fast processing: Square makes it possible to get paid the next day. Also, save time on waiting for approval and printing a receipt.
4. Online integration: According to their website, Square’s interface allows users to see what’s selling and when. Compare sales by month, week, day, and hour, or organize sales reports by item. Create custom reports, print X and Z reports, and track staff sales from your Square dashboard.
What other applications or technology do you use to manage your business?