A Simple Guide for Service-Based Business Owners
Starting a business without a website? You're not alone—and you're definitely not out of options.
Whether you're a beauty professional, pet care provider, fitness coach, or mobile service expert, building a full website may feel overwhelming (or unnecessary) when you're just getting started. The good news? You don’t need a website to accept payments, run your business, or look professional.
In today’s digital world, there are smarter, simpler ways to get paid—and they work right from your phone.
Websites can be expensive and time-consuming to build. For many service providers, they’re not even necessary. Clients today are more mobile and prefer fast, simple ways to connect, book, and pay. That’s where alternative payment solutions come in.
With platforms like Business Essential Apps, you can have your very own branded app—without coding or a website.
Your app can include:
Service listings
Booking forms
Payment processing (Stripe, PayPal, Square)
Customer info management
FAQs and policies
This gives you a mobile-friendly business presence that’s easy for clients to use—and even easier for you to manage.
Using Stripe, PayPal, or Square, you can generate custom payment links and send them directly to your clients via:
Text message
Instagram or Facebook DMs
QR codes on flyers or cards
This is one of the fastest ways to get paid without setting up an online store or checkout page.
Social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok are already where your audience lives. With a strong profile and a link to your app or payment form, your social media can serve as your digital storefront.
Use your bio link to share:
Booking forms
Price lists
Payment links
Business info
Tip: Use Linktree or a similar tool to keep multiple links in one place.
Tools like Jotform allow you to build custom forms to collect payments, sell services, or take deposits. These forms are mobile-friendly and can be shared anywhere—even inside your business app.
This is perfect for:
Booking appointments
Selling packages
Accepting service payments
Hosting digital products
If you see clients in person, tools like Square Reader or Zettle let you accept card payments on the spot with just your phone and a card reader. These are perfect for mobile nail techs, hair stylists, lash artists, or event vendors.
At Business Essential Apps, we help service providers launch beautiful, functional business apps that handle everything—from payments to bookings to marketing. Whether you're just starting out or ready to streamline, we’ll get you up and running—no website required.
Ready to get paid faster and look more professional?
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