Updates
ManageMemberships Release 1.15.0
A Thanksgiving Update Filled With Appreciation As this Thanksgiving arrives, we want to take a moment to thank every gym, studio, range, fitness club, and business that relies on M...
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How Migration to ManageMemberships Works
Switching software can feel risky. Based on the attached presentation, here’s a clear, step-by-step overview of how ManageMemberships handles migrations so you can move confidently and keep o...
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Thankful For Our Users and New Release 1.14.0
Release 1.14.0 brings a wide range of additions across communication, scheduling, member tools, reporting, and content management. This update focuses on giving owners more control, givin...
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Collect Better Class Reviews With One Click
Getting honest class feedback should not feel like pulling teeth. Owners want to know how sessions are going, how instructors are performing, and what members think, but most systems make thi...
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New Release ManageMemberships 1.13.0
Improved communication, insight, and control The latest release of ManageMemberships (v1.13.0) focuses on improving communication, insight, and control. Whether you manage a busy mart...
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The Power of Simplicity: Why Gym Software Shouldn’t Feel Like a Second Job
Running a gym should be about people, not paperwork. Yet many owners spend more time fighting their software than coaching members or building their community. Whether you’re running a ma...
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5 Member Retention Strategies That Actually Work for Small Gyms (Without Breaking Your Budget)
Let's be honest: acquiring new members is expensive and exhausting. You're competing with every gym in town, pouring money into ads, offering trial perio...
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ManageMemberships v1.12.0 – New Features, Fixes, and Improvements
We’re closing out September with another feature-packed release. Version 1.12.0 focuses on giving gyms and businesses more flexibility in billing, smoother member management, and a cleaner exp...
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Launch kit for a new location, from blank room to first class
Opening a new room or a second site is stressful. It does not have to be chaotic. Use this kit as a short checklist you can follow in order. Each section links to a help doc when you need the ho...
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Creating a Business Plan for Your Gym
Starting a gym is both exciting and demanding. A clear business plan lays out the path you will follow to build a successful fitness business. It helps you make better decisions and speak...
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Release 1.11.0 – Quality of Life Boosts and New Features
🔧 Fixes That Clear the Way This update smooths out a few nagging issues that got in the way of productivity: Editing a membership with credit val...
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How to Start a Gym: A Complete Guide for New Owners
Starting a gym can be one of the most rewarding business ventures you’ll ever take on. The fitness industry continues to grow, with people increasingly investing in their health and wellness. But ope...
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Release 1.10.0 – Big Quality of Life Update
This release is packed with improvements that make managing memberships, classes, and waivers smoother than ever. We’ve focused on tightening up edge cases, polishing the interface, and adding new too...
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The Complete Guide to Gym Member Onboarding: From Trial to Long-Term Member
A smooth onboarding process doesn't just help new members feel welcome; it sets the foundation for retention, engagement, and ultimately, your bottom line....
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ManageMemberships 1.9.0 – Smarter Doors, Smarter Campaigns, Smoother Check-Ins
We just rolled out ManageMemberships v1.9.0, and it's packed with meaningful upgrades across the board—from door access control to class registrations, email marketing, and child account handling. Her...
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Understanding E-Signature Requirements: What Businesses Need to Know
Disclaimer: We are not attorneys, and nothing in this article should be considered legal advice. We are software developers with practical experience building systems that handle e-signatures. If you...
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🚀 Version 1.8.0 Release Notes — July 15, 2025
This update brings a solid round of fixes, new features, and usability improvements across scheduling, member management, and reporting. Here's what's new:✅ FixesWe knocked out several bugs affecting...
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Member Retention: Keep Engagement High and Churn Low
Acquiring a new customer can cost five to twenty-five times more than retaining an existing one, according to research from Harvard Business Review (HBR). Retention does not just save money, it drives...
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ManageMemberships 1.7.0: Smarter, Faster, Cleaner
We just rolled out ManageMemberships 1.7.0, adding new tools while making your day-to-day smoother and faster.🚀 What's ImprovedFaster performance on key database queries, reducing page load times.Day...
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Summer Credit Card Declines on the Rise—Here’s Why (and What to Do)
As seasons change, so do spending patterns and payment behavior. Many businesses—especially in the fitness and membership space—notice a bump in credit card declines during the summer months. Understa...
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How to Fill Empty Classes Without Slashing Prices
If you're staring at a calendar with 6 PM packed and 11 AM looking like a ghost town, you're not alone. Every gym has “dead zones” in their weekly schedule—low-attendance classes that quietly drain yo...
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ManageShifts v1.6.0 Released: Smarter Tools, Cleaner Workflow
The 1.6.0 release brings a mix of powerful new features and much-needed fixes across ManageShifts.com and ManageRegister.com. This one's about cleaning up the backend, tightening up API reliability, a...
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ManageMemberships 1.5.0 Is Live
We just released version 1.5.0, and it includes several updates aimed at making day-to-day management more efficient and user-friendly. Here’s what’s new, improved, and fixed.New FeaturesBetter mobile...
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ManageMemberships v1.4.0 is Live: Team Tools, Birthday Reminders, and More!
We just shipped a new round of updates to ManageMemberships, and version 1.4.0 is packed with practical features, performance fixes, and a fresh new way to get help.Whether you're running a BJJ gym, f...
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New Features: Smarter Kiosk Search, Audit Logs, and More Streamlined Member Management
We're always listening to your feedback and working to make ManageMemberships faster, simpler, and more intuitive. This month, we’ve rolled out several upgrades aimed at making day-to-day operations s...
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New Feature Update: Smarter Membership Management Just Dropped
We just shipped a set of quality-of-life improvements to make managing your membership levels faster, cleaner, and more flexible.Whether you're running a gym, dojo, or studio — these tools are designe...
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Membership Pricing Strategy: How to Price Memberships for Growth and Retention
Pricing your membership plans isn’t just about throwing a number on a flyer. It directly affects how potential members perceive your value, how committed they’ll be, and whether your business survives...
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New Features Now Live: Smarter Emails, Member Notes, and Check-In Reports
We’ve just rolled out a few highly requested features designed to make your day-to-day smoother and more insightful. Whether you're managing a gym, club, or membership-based business, these updates ar...
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Case Study: How MayhemMMA Simplified Gym Operations Without the Tech Headaches
Overview MayhemMMA, a martial arts gym in Henderson, KY, needed a simple and reliable way to manage members, payments, and scheduling. They didn’t want to waste time learning a complicated system. The...
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Two Powerful New Features to Streamline Check-Ins & Trial Classes
At ManageMemberships, we're always working to make your day-to-day operations smoother. This week, we’re excited to announce two new features designed to improve how you handle trial classes and membe...
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Case Study: How ManageMemberships Transformed Gym Management for Raise the Bar Performance
1. OverviewRaise the Bar Performance, a premier powerlifting gym in Huntingburg, IN, needed a more efficient way to manage member access and security. Their previous system required handing out physic...
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New Feature: Pages Are Here 🎉
One of the most requested features from our awesome customers is finally live: Pages!We heard you loud and clear—sometimes you just need a place to drop some static content like an FAQ, About Us, Cont...
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Introducing the New Waitlist Functionality: Easily Collect Interest for Your Next Big Offering!
We’re excited to introduce a powerful new feature in ManageMemberships—the Waitlist Functionality! Now, you can seamlessly gather interest for upcoming classes, events, or perks by inserting a waitlis...
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Flexible Resource Scheduling Now Available in ManageMemberships!
We’re excited to introduce a powerful new feature in ManageMemberships that enhances how you manage resource availability: Varying Schedules Based on the Day of the Week!What’s New?Previously, resourc...
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Introducing Email Enhancements for ManageMemberships.com
We are always looking for ways to improve your experience and provide you with greater flexibility in managing your memberships. We are excited to introduce two major enhancements to our email system:...
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Migration Assistance for Your Business
Switching to a new membership or billing platform can be a challenge, but at Manage Memberships, we make the process as smooth as possible. Our Migration Assistance helps you transition without losing...
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Now Featuring Enhanced Member Reporting and Trial Enforcement!
We're excited to introduce powerful new features to help you manage memberships with greater precision and insight. Whether you're tracking trial memberships or analyzing your sign-up trends, our late...
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Introducing Hidden Memberships and Easier Subscription Management
We’re excited to announce the launch of new features designed to give membership program owners greater control and flexibility. These updates empower you to manage subscriptions more effectively and...
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Seamless Member Migration Assistance: Focus on What Matters Most
In today’s fast-paced world, managing your business effectively means focusing on your core mission and providing unparalleled value to your members. That’s where we come in. We are here to help you m...
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Introducing Sales Tax Collection and Bundled Membership Options
We’re excited to announce two major updates to ManageMemberships: the ability to collect sales tax and an option to bundle memberships for scenarios like family memberships. These new features are des...
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Introduces Game-Changing Updates: Team Athlete Tracking and Split Fees
We are thrilled to announce two exciting new features that are set to revolutionize the way organizations and individuals manage memberships: Team Athlete Tracking and Split Fees. These updates are de...
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Introducing Signup Fees in ManageMemberships
We’re excited to announce a new feature in ManageMemberships designed to give gym and fitness business owners more flexibility in managing their revenue streams: Signup Fees. This one-time fee can now...
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Making Spirits Bright: ManageMemberships.com Supports Your Business During the Holidays
The holiday season is here, bringing joy, celebration, and an extra buzz of activity for businesses of all kinds. At ManageMemberships.com, we understand that while this time of year is exciting, it c...
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🎉 Black Friday Special: 75% Off for 6 Months on ManageMemberships! 🎉
The biggest deal of the year is here, and it’s your chance to transform how you manage your business! This Black Friday, we’re offering 75% off your first 6 months when you sign up for ManageMembershi...
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Enhance Your Event Management with Custom Agreements and Waivers for Classes and Events
Hosting events and classes in your gym or wellness space can be a fantastic way to build community, introduce new services, or add value to existing memberships. However, with each new event comes a u...
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The Ultimate Gym Waiver Management Software: Simplifying Compliance for Gym Owners
× 🚀 Ready to Ditch Paper Waivers? See how ManageMemberships eliminates waiver headaches and protects your gym in just 15 minutes....
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Introducing Resource Packages: Simplify and Enhance Your Booking Options
Our latest feature, "resource packages," brings a new level of flexibility and customization to your booking options. Whether your business involves shooting ranges, fitness centers, or wellness facil...
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Start the New Year Strong with Our Seamless Migration Assistance
As the year draws to a close, many businesses are gearing up for a fresh start. Whether you’re expanding your operations or overhauling outdated systems, introducing new software or technology at the...
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Understanding the FTC's New Click-to-Cancel Rule: What It Means for Subscription-Based Businesses
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently finalized a groundbreaking rule designed to simplify the cancellation process for consumers with subscription-based services. Known as the "Click-to-Cancel"...
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Revolutionizing Gym Security with Customizable Access Control in ManageMemberships
In today’s world, ensuring that your gym or fitness facility remains secure while accommodating member needs is essential. Our latest feature in ManageMemberships, available exclusively for Growth and...
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Simplify Membership Card Access and Control
In today's fast-paced digital world, businesses are constantly seeking efficient ways to manage their operations, and one area that is ripe for innovation is membership card management. If you run a b...
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Strengthen Your Gym Membership Agreement with New Annual Renewal and Early Termination Penalties
As a gym owner, maintaining a stable revenue stream is crucial for long-term growth. A strong gym membership agreement not only sets expectations with your members but also ensures that your business...
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Streamline Your Gym's Operations with Digital Forms and Waivers
In the fast-paced world of fitness, gym owners face countless administrative tasks that can bog down operations and detract from providing a top-notch experience to members. Two of the most essential...
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Unlock Seamless Resource Management with ManageMemberships
We’re excited to introduce a powerful new feature to ManageMemberships: Resource Management! This latest addition is perfect for gym owners, fitness centers, and other facilities that offer reservable...
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Reduce Churn with Easy Account Upgrades
At ManageMemberships, we’re constantly evolving to provide you with the tools you need to succeed. We're excited to announce a new feature that makes it easier than ever for your customers to upgrade...
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Your Security is Our Priority: How ManageMemberships Ensures the Safest Experience
At ManageMemberships, we understand that the security of your data is more important than ever. Whether you’re managing memberships, processing payments, or handling sensitive customer information, yo...
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Manage Classes with Ease: New Features in ManageMemberships
Managing class schedules and trainer availability has just become easier with ManageMemberships' latest feature: the ability to create and manage recurring classes while seamlessly coordinating traine...
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Introducing One-Time Charges in ManageMemberships: Perfect for Day or Week Passes!
Unlock New Flexibility with One-Time ChargesManageMemberships is excited to introduce a new feature that offers greater flexibility in how you manage access for your customers: one-time charges. Ideal...
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The Role of Financial Clarity in Fitness Business Growth
We are thrilled to welcome Phillip to our blog! As a licensed CPA, Phillip brings a wealth of knowledge on accounting issues affecting wellness entrepreneurs. In today’s post, he'll be sharing informa...
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How Automated Member Billing Can Improve Cash Flow for Small Gyms
In the competitive gym industry, ensuring consistent cash flow is vital for success, especially for small gyms. Implementing automated billing systems offers several advantages that can significantly...
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Introducing Employee Levels and Accountant Access on ManageMemberships.com
At ManageMemberships.com, we're committed to making it easier for you to manage your gym or membership-based business with powerful tools that scale as your organization grows. We're excited to announ...
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Opening a Gym: Key Considerations and the Importance of Digital Waivers
Opening a gym is an exciting venture, full of opportunities to help people improve their health and wellness. But like any business, it comes with its own set of challenges. From selecting the right l...
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Opening a Daycare: Navigating the Paperwork and Setting Up for Success
Opening a daycare can be a fulfilling endeavor for those passionate about childcare, but it’s also a process that requires careful planning, attention to detail, and proper management. From obtaining...
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How Gym Management Software Simplifies Waivers and Agreements for Visitors
In the fast-paced world of fitness, gym management software and gym membership software have become indispensable tools for owners and managers looking to streamline operations and enhance the member...
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How Efficient Membership Management Can Streamline Your Gym’s Daily Operations
In today’s fast-paced fitness industry, gym owners and managers are constantly seeking ways to improve operations, increase member satisfaction, and stay ahead of the competition. A critical component...
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Simplifying Gym Waiver Management: Why It’s Crucial for Small Gyms
As a small gym owner, you're likely familiar with the importance of legal protection. Whether you're offering group fitness classes, personal training sessions, or access to general gym facilities, ev...
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Spooky Season Discount
Get 30% Off for Life with Our Halloween Special: Use Code "SPOOKY30"Halloween is just around the corner, and we're ready to bring you a treat you'll be thrilled about—no tricks here! Until the end of...
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Offering Exclusive Content: Member-Only Access on ManageMemberships.com
We’re thrilled to announce a new feature on ManageMemberships.com designed to give you more control over your membership content: the ability to flag blog posts as "member-only"! Now, as a business ow...
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Boost Member Engagement: Discounts vs Special Access
When it comes to managing memberships and keeping members engaged, offering the right incentives can be a game-changer. Two of the most popular incentive strategies are discounts and special access. B...
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The Real Cost of Not Switching Your Membership System: Why the Right Move Could Save You More
Many organizations hesitate to switch their membership system due to concerns about the upfront costs, complexity, or potential disruptions. However, the real question is: What is the cost of not swit...
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Manage Family and Group Accounts with Multi-Member Feature
For gyms, fitness centers, and other organizations, offering flexible membership options is essential to meeting the diverse needs of your clients. One of the most common requests is for multi-member...
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Now Allowing Cash Memberships
In an ideal world, every customer would smoothly sign up for memberships using a credit or debit card. But let’s face it, not everyone is comfortable sharing their card details online. Some individual...
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Introducing a Smarter Way to Manage Access Control for Membership-Based Businesses
We’re always focused on delivering solutions that reduce the daily hassles of running a membership-based business. That's why we're excited to share a sneak peek of our new Access Control System, desi...
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Member Age Requirements and Profile Pictures
We are constantly listening to your feedback and using it to improve our software for you. We recently spoke with a gym owner who needed to make sure that members were of a certain age and he ha...
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Introducing ManageMemberships.com: The Most Convenient and Effective Tool for Membership Management
We are thrilled to announce the official launch of ManageMemberships.com, your new go-to platform for managing memberships, events, and everything in between! Our mission is to provide a simple yet po...
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How I Helped a Local Client Overcome the Challenges of Member Management Software
I recently encountered a client who had been through a rollercoaster of experiences with different membership management software solutions. This client, who we'll call "Local Gym," had switched betwe...
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Email Campaigns
In the previous blog entry, we talked about how email has an abysmal read-rate compared to text messages. This is true, however, where email fails in being read, it makes up for it in its rich c...
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Manage Text Campaigns
Another common pain point for business owners is communicating with their members. Everyone receives so many marketing emails it’s just background noise at this point. Even if they genuine...
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Customize Digital ID Cards
I’m excited to unveil one of our more exciting features today: convenient digital membership card customization! This functionality will work in conjunction with the kiosk mode to track members...
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Functionality Sneak Peak
We thank everyone for all the interest they’ve expressed. We've been hard at work putting on the finishing touches and testing functionality and user-experience. A video walk-through is pl...
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Membership Management Basics: What Every Business Needs
Managing memberships should be simple. For most gyms, studios, and small businesses, membership management basics boil down to four clear steps:Customer pays for a membershipCustomer signs agreements...
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Hello World
More and more businesses are using some form of membership model. Gyms, yoga and martial arts studios, masseuses, and even gun ranges are utilizing memberships.There are several software service...
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