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Launch checklist for a makeup artist: from install day to the first full week.

Everything to do before, during and after your Clover goes live, in the order a makeup artist needs it.

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How does a makeup artist start accepting credit cards with Clover?

Short answer: A makeup artist can be taking cards after a single installation visit: list your top sellers and logins, have the Clover Flex Pocket placed, programmed and tested on site, and run a practice sale with every staff member. Then review item, tip and deposit reports after the first week, and call (305) 384-8391 with any questions.

Key facts

  • Before install: top sellers, modifiers, logins and devices
  • Install day: Clover Flex Pocket placed, programmed and tested
  • First rush: a second person beside the register
  • Week one: review item, tip and deposit reports

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Before install day

At Merchant Fund Express, we set up Clover for launch checklist for a makeup artist: the right devices, the features that matter in your workflow and on-site training for your staff.

Confirm where the Flex Pocket will sit and where power and the connection come from.
Decide who gets which login and who can refund or discount.
Photograph your current menu board or price list so items can be built from it.
Write down your top ten sellers and the modifiers each one needs, in the words your staff use.
Gather a recent processing statement for the free rate review.

On install day

A Flex Pocket in the case with cellular and a charged power bank, plus invoicing for deposits.

Staff run a practice transaction for every payment type you take.
We note anything about the space that needs a bracket, a cable or a power strip.
Staff run a practice transaction for every payment type you take.
We note anything about the space that needs a bracket, a cable or a power strip.

Your first service

Makeup artists work on location for weddings, shoots and events, collecting deposits well ahead and balances on the day.

Write down anything that felt slow so it can be fixed the same day.
Keep the support number on a card by the register.
Close out at your usual time and compare the report to the drawer.

The first week

Collecting deposits informally and the balance in cash leaves no paper trail for the booking.

Decide whether a second device would remove a bottleneck you saw.
Tell us what your staff keep asking about so we can add training.
Review the item report and trim buttons nobody uses.
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What your first day usually looks like

Prep

the day's location, travel time and party size are confirmed.

On location

the device is set up, and the lead artist does the first face.

Wedding party

add-on faces and touch-ups are added as they arrive.

Close

balance is collected and the deposit is applied.

Roles and permissions to set on day one

Often a solo artist with an assistant; individual logins keep records straight.

The situation to prepare for

Last-minute party changes are normal; adjust the invoice rather than re-ringing.

How the catalog should be organized

Packages by number of people, with travel and trial as separate items.

Makeup bookings are sold months ahead and delivered on a morning with no margin for error. A clear package, a deposit that holds the date, a trial that is priced separately and a balance due on the day make the business predictable, and an invoice for each member of a wedding party removes the awkwardness of one person fronting the bill.

Why work with us

What you get from Merchant Fund Express is a team, not a box: installation at your location, practical training and phone support, plus funding options from the same company if your plans grow.

Sources and review

Reviewed by the Merchant Fund Express team on October 12, 2026. Official pages checked as of that date.

Common questions

Can I take a deposit when someone books?

Yes. Invoices or partial payments hold the date and show what is still due.

Can I take payment on location?

A cellular handheld works at venues without reliable Wi-Fi.

Can I get a free review of my current processing?

At Merchant Fund Express, yes. Send or read us a recent statement and we will walk through what you pay today, with no obligation.

What happens if something breaks on a busy day?

Call (305) 384-8391. We help you troubleshoot, switch to a backup device or arrange a replacement, and we plan a backup connection when we set you up.

Can I take payment at the venue?

A cellular handheld works at venues without reliable Wi-Fi, so payment on location does not depend on a hotel or hall network.

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Ready to get set up with Clover?

Call Merchant Fund Express. We install it, train your staff and stay on the line after launch. Ask for a free rate review while you are at it.

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