Features · Deposits
A little upfront - and far fewer no-shows
You ask for part of the full price upfront. Enough to make the guest take the appointment seriously, without scaring them off.
10-50%
typical
fixed
or percentage
1
setting
Separate per service
Fixed amount or percentage
A partial invoice is issued for it
What it does
The best tool against no-shows
Fixed or percentage
A flat amount, or twenty percent of the full price.
Per service
Only where a no-show really hurts.
Partial invoice
A document for the deposit, and the rest at completion.
Refunds
On your own terms - the system shows the amount involved.
How much
Match the amount to the risk
Too small a deposit doesn’t deter, too large scares people off. Here are typical ratios.
Short session10-20%
A symbolic amount that still creates commitment.
Half-day job20-30%
Covers part of the lost time.
Full-day job30-50%
Where one no-show costs an entire day.
Job with material costcost of materials
If you need to buy something upfront, ask for that.
FAQ
Questions about deposits
Amount, refunds, invoices.
Like the AI chatbot?Get one just like it for your own business.Match it to the risk: 10-20% for a short session, up to half for a full-day job.
Your own rule decides. Many refund it if cancelled within the deadline, not otherwise.
Yes, a partial invoice - and another for the remainder at completion.
Yes, and it can be a fixed amount or a percentage.
For most providers it's the single most effective tool for cutting down no-shows.
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