Build one service first
- Start with your most repeatable package and a duration you can deliver.
- Use vehicle-size tiers when the work and price change by vehicle.
- Offer only extras you can price and perform without an inspection.
- Reserve time between visits and keep your service area explicit.
- Connect Stripe if clients must pay a deposit or the full amount at booking.
Example route through the day
| Step | What to check |
|---|---|
| Before booking | Client can understand package, tier, extras and total. |
| Before reserving the slot | Address and access fit the service area; buffer is realistic. |
| After booking | Confirmation shows the selected service and payment details. |
| After the job | Invoice any remaining agreed amount and record money actually received. |
Where smpl.bookings fits
smpl.bookings provides service tiers, add-ons, buffers and deposits/full payment through Stripe. Google Calendar sync and custom intake are Pro features. Do not assume automatic route optimisation or a staff-dispatch system; check travel and capacity for your own operation.
Use a concrete starting point
The downloadable detailing template shows a package, two vehicle tiers, an extra and a deposit credited toward the final charge. Adapt the sample prices and policies to your work.
Free and Pro
smpl.bookings: Free — Unlimited bookings and services, default intake, smpl branding and 5 Smart Captures per calendar month. Pro — $9.99 CAD/month or $99.00 CAD/year. 100 Smart Captures per calendar month, custom intake, white-label branding, Google Calendar sync and advanced booking automation. Each product has its own optional Pro plan. Stripe processing fees are separate where payments are collected.