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02/04
2010

Personal Service Providers: Make Life Easier On Yourself – Let Customers Schedule Themselves

spa1 photo (appointment reminder)Hair Salons and Day Spas – regardless of size – need appointment scheduling software. The “needs” test is not based on the size of the business, but the volume of business. Busy salons and spas can enhance customer service while also increasing efficiency.

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12/01
2009

Seven Signs It’s Time to Upgrade to a Better Appointment Scheduler

reception photo (appointment scheduling software)Some appointment scheduling tools are nothing more than a calendar with limited options.  How do you know if it’s time to upgrade?

Here are seven signs that it’s time to get the next generation of appointment schedulers:

1. You’re finding that Outlook is just not cutting it anymore

Some might believe that Outlook (or another personal information manager) can do it all, but unfortunately, it is not specifically designed as an appointment scheduler.  If you find yourself wishing that Outlook could do more with appointments for your team, it’s time to migrate to powerful, dedicated scheduling software.

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10/29
2009

The Risks of A Paper-Based Appointment Scheduler

messyorganizer photo (appointment scheduler)For all its nostalgia, a paper-based appointment scheduler can also give an unprofessional appearance, and it carries risks:

  • It can jeopardize customer privacy
  • It may cause confusion if penmanship is obscure
  • There is a chance, as some unfortunate people have learned, that it will be

For some businesses, an appointment scheduler is vital to properly serve their customers, but a paper-based appointment book may involve too much risk to continue being used.

David Hill
TimeTrade Blogging Team

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