As a massage therapist you spend a lot of time giving your clients a relaxing good time. What could be more relaxing than a quiet phone and a couple of scented candles? Keeping the phone ringing to a minimum is one of the best benefits of switching to web based Appointment scheduling.
In the last few years, the numbers of massage therapists using scheduling software to accept appointments online have grown rapidly. Today your clients expect you to be bookable online, and it gives you a competitive edge over your competition. Imagine a client having a back pain in the middle of the night, and he wants to make an appointment. With online appointment scheduling, your online booking is always open, and you can get a good night's sleep.
A lot of massage therapists are hired by big companies to give their employees massage at work. For this to be efficient, scheduling must work. Today most companies use a paper on a wall where you as a massage therapist don't have much control. Who's coming today? You have no idea! Online scheduling makes it easy for the employees to book a massage. And if it's easy to book, you'll make more money. And you'll always know who's coming and when.
Benefits of Appointment Scheduling
When giving a massage to a client, you can rest assure that the online scheduler takes care of your appointments.
Less no-shows - Your clients get reminders by e-mail and text
No double bookings - With an online scheduler it doesn't happen
Clients can book 24/7 - You don't even have to answer the phone
Available everywhere - Since your appointment calendar is online, you can view it at work, at home or even if you are on a vacation half way across the globe.
Easy to use
Do you know how to check your e-mail? Then you can use a web based scheduler. As a massage therapist, you can concentrate on what you do best, and let the scheduling service handle your appointment scheduling.
Quick setup - You'll be ready to accept appointments in minutes
No installation - Instantly available in your web browser
Super-fast booking - Your clients make an appointment in only three clicks
What to look for when choosing a service
When switching to online scheduling, you'll be staying for a long time. That's why it's important that you choose a really good service to handle your online scheduling. They never want to go back to paper and pen, and the constantly ringing phone. Here are some things you should look for.
Great and fast support - Send a couple of e-mails before signing up, and see how the attitude is and how quick they respond.
Attractive design - When you've spent money on awesome business cards and a great website, why accept anything other than the best looking appointment scheduler?
Affordable price - It shouldn't cost you more than $29/month if you're a single therapist. The low fee is quickly returned from all the extra appointments you'll get
Three quick marketing tips
As soon as you have started using appointment scheduling software, you should start marketing your new way of accepting massage appointments online. Here are some clever tips for you.
Sell gift certificates - Get the money right away, and ensure a future booking
Connect with your clients on Facebook - Spread the word about you to their friends
Send mini-newsletter to your clients cell phones - Remind them how to book online
I'm sure you feel a little more confident in switching to online scheduling software. Now it's time to decide which one.
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