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How to Implement Initial Fee Option for Packages

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Posted by Support Team on March 20, 2025 — Updated on November 20, 2025

With the payment tools in the Exercise.com for Business platform, you can add an initial fee to any package you sell. This guide walks you through how to set up a package with an initial fee and customize the payment plan options.

1. Click the Schedule Tab

Click Schedule to open your scheduling options and manage your services and packages.

Click the Schedule tab

2. Open the Packages Section

Click Packages to view and manage all available packages for your business.

Open the Packages section

3. Create a New Package

Click New Package to start creating a new package for your clients.

Create a new package

4. Choose an Initial Fee Item

Select the fee item you want to add to this package. The fee item you choose will automatically be added to any one-time or subscription order that uses this package.

Select the initial fee item

5. Select Your Payment Plan Options

You can choose an existing payment plan or create your own custom plan for this package.

Select payment plan options

6. Save Your Payment Settings

Click Save to apply your payment settings, including the initial fee and payment plan.

Save your payment settings

7. Save Your Package

Click Save again to complete your package setup and enable the initial fee for future purchases.

Save your package

Now your package will include an initial fee whenever a client purchases it. This makes it easy to charge sign-up fees or setup costs while keeping your billing simple and automated. For more help, see related articles such as How to Create a Package or How to Set Up Payment Plans.


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