Before creating services, read Structuring Your Services to understand what should be a service vs. an add-on or pricing rule.
Create Your First Service
Navigate to Services in the main menu and click New Service. Service fields:- Service Name: What customers see on quotes (e.g., “Mobile Bar Service”)
- Description: Brief explanation for customers
- Line Item Description: How it appears on invoices
- Base Price: Starting price for the service
- Minimum Price: Lowest acceptable price
- Pricing Options: Configure hourly rates and per-guest pricing
Service Pricing Configuration
Pricing Structure
Pricing Structure
Each service can have multiple pricing components:Base Price: The starting price for your service
- Sets the foundation cost
- Can be a flat fee or starting point for calculations
- Multiplied by number of staff and hours
- Great for labor-intensive services
- Scales with event size
- Perfect for consumption-based services
- Ensures profitability on all bookings
- Overrides calculated prices if they’re too low
Service Presentation
Service Presentation
Make your service appealing:
- Service Image: Upload a high-quality photo
- Description: Clear, benefit-focused text
- Line Item Description: Professional invoice wording
Good descriptions and images significantly improve conversion rates.
Service Examples
Popular service types:- Bar Services (mobile bar, bartending, cocktail packages)
- Photo Services (booth, photographer, instant prints)
- Catering (appetizers, full meals, dessert stations)
- Entertainment (DJ, live music, games)
- Equipment (lighting, sound, furniture)
Service Descriptions
Write clear descriptions that sell: ✓ Good: “Full-service mobile bar with professional bartender, premium liquor selection, and custom cocktail menu for 4-hour events” ✗ Too vague: “Bar service available” ✗ Too long: Three paragraphs explaining every detailPricing Examples
Common pricing strategies:- Hourly services: Base 75/hour per bartender
- Flat packages: Base $1,200 for photo booth (4-hour minimum)
- Per-person services: Base 25/guest for catering
Service-Specific Add-ons
Plus Control which add-ons appear when customers select this service on a quote request form. Automatic linking: When you create a new service, it’s automatically linked to all existing add-ons. When you create a new add-on, it’s automatically linked to all existing services. You can then remove links you don’t need. To configure:- Go to Services and click on a service
- Find the Linked Add-ons section
- Click the edit icon and select the add-ons that apply to this service
- Save your changes
Only linked add-ons are available for a service. If no add-ons are linked, none will be shown for that service on forms.
- “Mobile Bar” is linked to: Extra Hours, Premium Spirits, Custom Cups
- “Photo Booth” is linked to: Extra Hours, Backdrop Upgrade
- Customer selects both → all four add-ons are shown
Service-Specific Resources
Plus Control which resources can fulfill a specific service. This drives availability on your forms and quotes. Automatic linking: When you create a new service, it’s automatically linked to all existing resources. When you create a new resource, it’s automatically linked to all existing services. You can then remove links you don’t need. To configure:- Go to Services and click on a service
- Find the Linked Resources section
- Click the edit icon and select the resources that can deliver this service
- Save your changes
Only linked resources are eligible for a service. If no resources are linked, none will count toward availability for that service.
- “Espresso Bar” is linked to: Cart A, Cart B
- “Cocktail Bar” is linked to: Cart B, Cart C
- A quote with both services → only Cart B counts toward availability
What Happens Next
Services appear in:- Quote generation forms
- Customer booking pages
- Invoice line items
- Calendar scheduling

