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Additional Charges

Manage and create add-ons, extra fees and discounts to ensure your invoices accurately reflect the work performed.


📍 Path: Go to Cog Settings → Services & Products → Additional Charges


Creating a New Additional Charge

Creating add-on services

Use additional charges or add-ons for situations that require extra time, effort, or resources beyond a standard service.

  1. Navigate to Settings: Open the Settings menu on the left-hand sidebar.

  2. Access Services & Products: Click on the Services & Products tab.

  3. Select Additional Charges: Click the Additional Charges tab at the top of the screen.

  4. Add Charge: Click the + Add Additional Charge button in the top right of the "Additional Charges" section.

  5. Enter Charge Details:

    • Additional Charge Name: Enter a name that is clear for both staff and clients (e.g., "Dematting Fee" or "Late Arrival Fee").

    • Description: Briefly explain why the fee is applied (e.g., "Applied when the coat is heavily matted and requires extra time").

    • Type: Ensure the type is set to Added Fee.

    • Pricing: Enter the Unit Price. The system will calculate the Final Price based on your Tax Type.

Creating a New Discount

Discounts are used to reduce the total cost of an appointment for promotions or loyalty rewards.

  1. Locate the Discounts Section: On the same Additional Charges tab, scroll down to the Discounts section.

  2. Add Discount: Click the + Add Additional Charge button located within the blue Discounts header.

  3. Enter Discount Details:

    • Additional Charge Name: Give the discount a professional name (e.g., "New Customer Special" or "Multi-Pet Discount").

    • Description: Detail the terms of the offer (e.g., "Save ÂŁ10 off your next grooming appointment").

    • Type: Set the type to Discount.

    • Pricing: Enter the amount as a negative value (e.g., -10.00). The system will automatically reflect this as a deduction from the final price.

Examples of Standard Charges & Discounts

Name

Type

Purpose

Behavioural Handling Fee

Added Fee

For anxious or aggressive pets needing extra patience.

Two-Groomer Support

Added Fee

When additional staff are required for safety or welfare.

Grooming Appointment Discount

Discount

A price reduction for promotional bookings.

Pamper Your Pet

Discount

A specific limited-time offer or seasonal deal.

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