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Square vs Stripe vs PayPal: Which Payment Processor Is Right for Your Salon or Service Business?
Hacado Team|June 1, 2026|14 min read|No comments
If you run a salon, spa, tattoo studio, barbershop, or any other in-person service business, taking payments is something you do dozens of times a week. It should be the easiest part of your day.
The question is not whether to accept card payments. At this point, that is a given. The question is which payment processor to use, because the choice affects what you pay in fees, what hardware you need at your front desk, how deposits work when clients book online, and what happens when someone cancels.
The three names that come up most often are Square, Stripe, and PayPal. This guide breaks down exactly how each one works for businesses like yours, what it costs, and which one makes the most sense depending on how you operate.
How to Reduce No-Shows by 40% with Automated SMS Reminders
Hacado Team|May 29, 2026|10 min read|No comments
You blocked off two hours for a client. You turned away another booking to hold that slot. You prepped, showed up, and waited.
How to Create a White-Label Booking Website for Your Business (Without Hiring a Developer)
Hacado Team|May 22, 2026|7 min read|No comments
If you run a service-based business, you already know the pain of booking appointments. Clients call during your busiest hours. People send DMs asking "are you available Thursday?" You spend more time coordinating than actually working.
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