{"id":9147,"date":"2022-12-02T08:47:25","date_gmt":"2022-12-02T08:47:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getzendo.io\/?p=9147"},"modified":"2024-02-09T09:51:18","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T09:51:18","slug":"recurring-productized-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getzendo.io\/blog\/recurring-productized-service\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Secure A Steady Revenue With A Recurring Productized Service"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Steady and predictable revenue that allows us to plan longer holidays or prepare for bigger expenses might seem fanciful to those who focus on <a href=\"https:\/\/getzendo.io\/blog\/selling-services-vs-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">selling services<\/a>. Especially to those in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/johnkoetsier\/2020\/10\/05\/2-million-creators-make-6-figure-incomes-on-youtube-instagram-twitch-globally\/?sh=2199b8b23bec\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creator economy<\/a> who have to accept that feast-or-famine cycle and embrace the uncertainty that comes with it. After all, things can take a sudden turn \u2014 a single cancellation can make a huge difference between a good and a bad month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s prudent to prepare yourself for such situations and have savings always secured. Or better yet, avoid the situation entirely by making your business model self-sufficient enough that you don\u2019t have to lose sleep over your income. To be precise, a recurring service model is what you should be looking for while trying to steady your small business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But how can you implement a monthly recurring revenue without evolving into SaaS? With the help of <a href=\"https:\/\/getzendo.io\/blog\/productized-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">productized services<\/a>, of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Productized Services <\/strong><strong>&amp; Recurring Revenue<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This combination has the potential to turn your business around. For the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Productized service is a way of selling services that resembles selling products; with both fixed scope and pricing, erasing entirely the negotiation part that comes with a fully customized service. Your potential clients can see all your clearly defined offers and be sure of all the terms and conditions that come with them. They can make a quick decision instead of being stuck in the <a href=\"https:\/\/getzendo.io\/blog\/back-and-forth-emails\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">back-and-forth email<\/a> hell. Such transparency is always way more appreciated and effective in gaining other people\u2019s trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, productized services come in many shapes and sizes. The most popular <a href=\"https:\/\/getzendo.io\/blog\/productized-services-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">models<\/a> are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>the One\u2013Time Model <\/strong>\u2014 where you offer specific, one-time services that can be bought immediately with a set scope, fee, and delivery time,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>the Done-with-You Model <\/strong>\u2014 where you offer to share your knowledge, expertise, or blueprints for a specific fee,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>the Unlimited Tasks Subscription Model <\/strong>\u2014 where you offer to do unlimited tasks for a monthly fee,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>the Recurring Model <\/strong>\u2014 where you offer monthly packages of specific services with a fixed scope.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The first two productized service models are clear one-offs; but the last two work on the subscription basis and, therefore, deserve our attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Unlimited Tasks Subscription Model<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The unlimited tasks subscription model might seem exploitative \u2014 but if you restrict it to smaller tasks and set an upper limit, your customers can enjoy having a dedicated designer they don\u2019t have to employ permanently. This is a perfect solution for those who regularly need specific output yet the number of it changes each month. So if a company has an ongoing content creation, they might need illustrations for their blog posts, written text for social media, or videos to <a href=\"https:\/\/getzendo.io\/blog\/how-to-increase-customer-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">increase customer engagement<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why would anyone invest in your productized services instead of employing someone in-house?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Lower costs. <\/strong>Once a business owner decides to work with you, they only have to pay for the output. They don\u2019t have to offer you any benefits, equip you with proper software and hardware, and take care of its maintenance. Also, there are recruitment costs to consider \u2014 after all, the process can take a long time and make your team members only busier while they could have been working on their projects.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faster results. <\/strong>Again, because of how long the recruitment process can take, you can expect whole <em>months<\/em> before any work gets done. Instead, they can decide to hop on to your website and make a quick order that will be delivered within days.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Too little work. <\/strong>Usually, people start hiring when there\u2019s a significant need for a specialist \u2014 but what if there\u2019s enough work to be delegated, but not enough for a full-time employee? You either try to push the responsibility to an unsuspecting coworker or you turn to online entrepreneurs who gladly sign up for one-off projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easier to switch. <\/strong>If you\u2019re not satisfied with the work of your employees, you can fire as many as you need, Elon Musk style. But then you need to fill these roles <em>again<\/em> and go through the hassle of recruiting new people. While in the case of outsourcing, the contract can be terminated swiftly and signed with another specialist just as fast.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Find talent across the globe. <\/strong>Despite the reigning trend of remote work, many companies try to go back to the office. As a result, they limit themselves to hiring people in their local area. It might be challenging to find talent that way \u2014 but once they look beyond borders, they can find real gems and decide to outsource certain tasks. And that talent could be you!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recurring Model<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Recurring Model is similar enough to the Unlimited Tasks Subscription Model \u2014 truth be told, the latter is a type of the former. The only difference lies in the <strong>fixed scope<\/strong>. Instead of agreeing on an unlimited number of services, you can offer a specific package each month. If your potential customers know just how much they need in their ongoing content production \u2014 for example, four articles per month \u2014 such a productized offering could grab their attention.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re afraid that your existing clients aren\u2019t used to such limited offers, you can diversify them as you wish. You can introduce a pricing structure that fits into any budget, use <a href=\"https:\/\/getzendo.io\/blog\/productized-service-upsell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">upselling and cross-selling<\/a> techniques, or offer addons to personalize the service to any heart\u2019s desire. Remember though that giving too much choice might push you back towards a customized service and all the disadvantages that come with it, as well as extend the sales cycle unnecessarily.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Your Own Model!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, these are only two propositions that can be clearly defined. But there\u2019s nothing stopping you from creating your own subscription-based business model, so don\u2019t hold back if you have any ideas. As long as your clients can make sense of what you offer and don\u2019t need to hop on a call to understand it all, you\u2019re safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, the biggest benefits that stem from <a href=\"https:\/\/getzendo.io\/blog\/productized-service-graphic-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">productized services<\/a> is saving time while generating more revenue thanks to streamlined, automated processes. If your business idea doesn\u2019t match that, it seems like you\u2019ve overcomplicated your service, making it no different from a customized services business we want to run away from so desperately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seems like an easy task? Not really. Many companies fail at that hard, while others try to disguise their custom solution under a fake productized service costume. If you see a list of described services in detail but then are led to the \u201cschedule a meeting with us!\u201d subpage instead of checkout, you might feel cheated. So be upfront about your services and don\u2019t try to bait potential customers with false transparency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recurring Productized Services Examples<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To give you a better idea of how recurring productized services can look like, let\u2019s see some examples.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dotyeti.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">DotYeti<\/a> is a graphic design platform that can be accessed through a monthly fee. There are three pricing tiers: <strong>Basic <\/strong>($449\/mo),<strong> Premium <\/strong>($1,145\/mo), and <strong>Royal<\/strong> ($2,395\/mo). If you agree to pay for 3 or 6 months, the prices will be lower to make long business relationships sweeter. Once you agree to it, you gain access to the platform where you can submit requests. Depending on the plan, you get a designer, designer with illustrator, or a whole team; you can also have one, two, or two projects with a backlog pending, among many other things.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/getzendo.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/dotyeti-recurring-productized-service-example-1024x468.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of three pricing tiers of DotYeti recurring productized service: Basic ($449\/mo), Premium ($1,145\/mo), and Royal ($2,395\/mo). Basic is described as &quot;perfect for teams that need a few designs&quot;, Premium as &quot;perfect for marketing, sales and growth teams that need a brand refresh&quot; and the Royal as &quot;perfect fot those wo want a full-service creative team&quot;.\" class=\"wp-image-9154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getzendo.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/dotyeti-recurring-productized-service-example-1024x468.png 1024w, https:\/\/getzendo.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/dotyeti-recurring-productized-service-example-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/getzendo.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/dotyeti-recurring-productized-service-example-768x351.png 768w, https:\/\/getzendo.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/dotyeti-recurring-productized-service-example.png 1512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>DotYeti&#8217;s subscription-based productized service<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another example is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.contentbacon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ContentBacon<\/a>, a digital marketing firm specializing in creating custom content for businesses. Its subscription-based productized service offering comes in three pricing tiers: <strong>Launch <\/strong>($2,200\/mo), <strong>Grow <\/strong>($6,500\/mo),<strong> <\/strong>and <strong>Scale<\/strong> ($10,500\/mo). The main difference between them is the number of output: for example, you can choose 4, 8, or 12 blog posts per month or 36, 72, or 108 social media posts. So whether you need moderate or very thorough help, ContentBacon has got you covered.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"961\" src=\"https:\/\/getzendo.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/contentbacon-recurring-productized-service-example-1024x961.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of ContentBacon's pricing for its recurring productized service in three tiers: Launch ($2,200\/mo), Grow ($6,500\/mo), and Scale ($10,500\/mo). The first one focuses on an optimized blog strategy, Grow additionally aims to increase web traffic and lead generation, and Scale doubles that down.\" class=\"wp-image-9155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getzendo.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/contentbacon-recurring-productized-service-example-1024x961.png 1024w, https:\/\/getzendo.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/contentbacon-recurring-productized-service-example-300x282.png 300w, https:\/\/getzendo.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/contentbacon-recurring-productized-service-example-768x721.png 768w, https:\/\/getzendo.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/contentbacon-recurring-productized-service-example-1536x1442.png 1536w, https:\/\/getzendo.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/contentbacon-recurring-productized-service-example.png 1599w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>ContentBacon&#8217;s subscription-based productized service<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Last but not least, <a href=\"https:\/\/unlimitedwp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">UnlimitedWP<\/a> is another great example of a subscription-based productized service model. It\u2019s a white-label WordPress agency offering various services focused on WordPress, from development, optimization, and support. It has three pricing tiers: <strong>Starter<\/strong> ($647\/mo),<strong> Pro<\/strong> ($1297\/mo), and <strong>Business<\/strong> ($2,597\/mo). The main difference lies between the number of hours; you can get 1 \u2013 2, 2 \u2013 4, and 4 \u2013 8 hours of daily work from WordPress specialists.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/getzendo.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wpunlimited-recurring-productized-service-example-1024x706.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of Unlimited WP pricing of its recurring productized service in three tiers: Starter ($647\/mo), Pro ($1297\/mo), and Business ($2,597\/mo). Starter offers 1-2 hours of daily work, Pro offers 2-4, and Business 4-8.\" class=\"wp-image-9153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getzendo.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wpunlimited-recurring-productized-service-example-1024x706.png 1024w, https:\/\/getzendo.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wpunlimited-recurring-productized-service-example-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/getzendo.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wpunlimited-recurring-productized-service-example-768x529.png 768w, https:\/\/getzendo.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wpunlimited-recurring-productized-service-example-1536x1059.png 1536w, https:\/\/getzendo.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wpunlimited-recurring-productized-service-example.png 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Unlimited WP&#8217;s subscription-based productized service<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like to see other real-life examples of productized services across many industries, from food delivery to marketing firms, <a href=\"https:\/\/getzendo.io\/blog\/productized-service-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read this article<\/a> and get some inspiration! And if by any chance you\u2019re interested in a productized consulting service, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/getzendo.io\/blog\/productized-consulting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this post<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Run Your Recurring &amp; Productized<\/strong><strong> Service Business<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So now that we know what we\u2019re dealing with and how it looks like in the real world, how can <em>you <\/em>create your own subscription-based productized service? After all, there\u2019s much to manage; chasing late payments, sending reminders, documenting your work for the client to see, and so on. The struggle that many business owners know perfectly well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can of course place your trust in Excel sheets, Notion, Trello, or any other project management tool that comes with low costs but high maintenance. Or maybe you could take a look around SaaS companies and look for the right solution that can handle administrative tasks, finances, and project &amp; team management at the same time. If you have a suitable budget, you can even <a href=\"https:\/\/massivepixel.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">outsource<\/a> the development of your own software, specifically tailored to your needs and one-of-a-kind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s especially important if you\u2019re thinking of scaling your own business in the future. The more people you\u2019ll have onboard, the more things to manage, and doing everything manually may lead to costly mistakes. Not to mention, that\u2019s just more time lost on boring, repetitive tasks that make your eyes bleed. Just imagine what you could do with all that time if you could get it back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s one of the greatest benefits of software \u2014 it can really change the way you do business. Most common tools currently available on the market \u2014 such as <a href=\"https:\/\/getzendo.io\/blog\/17hats-vs-dubsado\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Dubsado<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/getzendo.io\/blog\/sprout-studio-vs-honeybook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">HoneyBook<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/getzendo.io\/blog\/plutio-vs-suitedash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Plutio<\/a>\u2014 were created in answer to the growing frustration with the fact that most of our time is swallowed up by the wrong things. It\u2019s bittersweet to discover that you have to issue invoices the whole day instead of letting your creativity flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the help of such a tool, you can set your invoices to be issued automatically along with any reminders. You can also automate sending all sorts of messages, create templates for contracts, proposals, and questionnaires far in advance, as well as create a smooth workflow that brings order into your business. Not to mention, the level of professionalism that it brings attracts more clients who will keep coming back for your top-notch customer <a href=\"https:\/\/getzendo.io\/blog\/customer-success-vs-customer-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">experience<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a team, then look for software specifically for improving teamwork, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/getzendo.io\/blog\/dubsado-vs-honeybook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zendo<\/a>. First and foremost, you\u2019ll need an internal channel for your employees to communicate with, task management that can be assigned to anyone, and other necessary features that make collaboration a breeze.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the results aren\u2019t that great, don\u2019t give up too soon. Gather feedback, change things around, and iterate. 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elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Productized Service Marketing 101<\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1005f83e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1005f83e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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Delivered daily to your inbox to grow your productized agency.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bda7b7a g_EbookBanner_BlogPost_Clicked elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-laptop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"3bda7b7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/getzendo.io\/resources\/productized-service-marketing\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Subscribe for free<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d321e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"5d321e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<a id=\"blog_psm_banner_clicked\" class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/getzendo.io\/resources\/productized-service-marketing\/\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Subscribe for free<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions: Recurring Productized Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is A Recurring Productized Service?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A recurring productized service is a service with fixed scope that is delivered and billed on a regular basis: weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly. For example, you can offer 5 illustrations in color to be delivered each month for $500 \u2014 and with help from automation features, the likes of which are offered by Zendo, you can automate the payment process through <a href=\"https:\/\/getzendo.io\/use-cases\/subscription\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">subscriptions<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Are The Benefits Of A Recurring Productized Service?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefits to a recurring productized service is, first and foremost, <strong>steady cash flow and predictable income<\/strong>, as well as higher <a href=\"https:\/\/getzendo.io\/blog\/customer-acquisition-metrics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Customer Lifetime Value (CLV)<\/a> \u2014 after all, your clients are signing up for longterm partnerships with you, which can lead to stronger business relationships and more opportunities in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where Can I Create My Recurring Productized Service?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can create your recurring productized service in Zendo, which is an all-in-one solution that combines project management features with a Client Portal that empowers your clients through self-service functionalities. There, you&#8217;ll be able to set up subscriptions of different variations, offer free trial, highlight best selling packages, and enjoy the automated billing and <a href=\"https:\/\/getzendo.io\/blog\/white-label-client-portal-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">white-label features<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Steady and predictable revenue that allows us to plan longer holidays or prepare for bigger expenses might seem fanciful to those who focus on selling services. Especially to those in the creator economy who have to accept that feast-or-famine cycle and embrace the uncertainty that comes with it. 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