How do booking systems work?

Are people constantly telling you to use a booking system for your business? So, how do booking systems work? If you want to know but you’re too afraid to ask, don’t worry! Let us explain how these systems could really help your business…

These days, booking systems are becoming a crucial part of how many businesses work. Why? Because they protect your schedule and give you your time back using automation. You get control of your diary and people can book at any time of the day, even at 2am!

Beauticians, hairdressers, massage therapists and even photographers are all discovering the benefits of booking systems. And the best bit of all? These systems can even manage your deposits and payments, so you can get on with your day!

Booking systems reduce no-shows!

Booking systems help you protect your income. When someone books online and either pays a deposit or a full payment for your services, they are more likely to turn up on the day. If they don’t, then you still have their deposit or payment, so you don’t lose out on earnings.

There are lots of booking systems out there and we have tested most of them. But the one we always recommend to our clients is Acuity Scheduling. This amazing system helps you automate literally everything, from appointments to payments to reminders.

Let’s look at six reasons why you should be using Acuity for your business:

1. Automation

Every stage of the booking process is automated, so you don’t even need to talk to your customer (unless you want to!).

2. No need for website

You will have your own booking webpage linked to your calendar, and you can add your business branding to this too.

3. Deposit payments

You can set up online payments, so people can pay you a deposit before you even see them, and this reduces cancellations.

4. Confirmation and reminder emails and texts

When a customer books in with you, you can send them a confirmation email or text, and reminders before the day of their appointment.

5. Document control

You will have full visibility of any important business or customer documents, including payment receipts and invoices.

6. Mini CRM

Acuity stores customer information so you can easily contact people if needed, and this helps you to learn who your customers are (important for marketing!).

How to set up your booking system

Many people don’t know where to start when it comes to setting up a new booking system and it can be time consuming. You need to know how to sync your Outlook or Google calendar to make sure any bookings match your real-time availability. But that’s where we come in! Just talk to us…

Admin Assassin will set up your booking system correctly. We will sync your calendar, set up your online payments and help you organise customer information. We will also add your business branding to your booking page, so your customers always know they are booking with your business. We’ll take all the stress away so you can focus on what you do best.

Ask us about our SPECIAL OFFER for BOOKING SYSTEMS! Get in touch, call 07854 819736 or contact us via Facebook.

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