The Start Booking journal
Thoughtful, practical advice for running a service business—starting with a schedule that works for you and your customers.
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If you’ve had an account with us over the last couple years you’ve probably noticed that your customers have not had the ability to view their previous bookings or easily manage their information with you. With the start of a new year, we have a series of exciting new product updates that will help you […]
Read articleRunning a fitness studio, nail salon, or beauty studio can be fulfilling, but creating a successful small business can also be time-intensive. One of the best gifts you can give your business is implementing systems to free up time. Start Booking’s WordPress booking plugin is more than an automated scheduling system and supports small business […]
Read articleEgg nogs and gingerbread might not be the first thought on the minds of entrepreneurs when thinking about the holidays. As the holiday hustle hits, the need for simplified scheduling management and automated client communication becomes a must for service providers or small business owners. Start Booking helps service providers by automating online scheduling— with […]
Read articleAccepting payments within your booking flow is a key component for any growing business. In this guide, you are going to learn how to setup Stripe payment for appointments. Get started with Stripe If you already have a Stripe account and understand the benefits of using Stripe, feel free to skip this section. For everyone […]
Read articleBusiness growth is often not about doing more but about figuring out efficient ways to accomplish tasks in less time (without sacrificing quality and customer experience). One way to streamline operations is through technology and finding helpful tools that fit your business. Start Booking’s powerful WordPress booking plugin helps transform how you serve your customers […]
Read articleIt’s been a busy summer for the Start Booking team. We’ve spent a lot of time reflecting and discussing how we can improve your scheduling and online booking experience. After a lot of back and forth, we’re excited to announce our next two major releases being the Start Booking mobile app (iPhone & Android) and […]
Read articleWe get asked a lot: How can a single online scheduling tool accommodate and properly manage schedules for different businesses? You probably own a salon, a yoga studio, or are a life coach that trains people to be better but cannot manage time efficiently. People who run their own business are their own boss, just […]
Read articleWhat is online scheduling software? An online scheduling software is a business tool that allows clients to book, reschedule, and cancel appointments online. When clients want to set an appointment, they will go to your business’s website, Facebook page, or anywhere the online scheduling service is supported, then choose an available time and date. Everything […]
Read articleAn online scheduling system for staff management is one perk of having a tool that handles all your appointments and meetings. Like the hype it is getting, the features are just adding up. Scheduling tools are no longer for a beta test, it is proven and tested through the results it brings to owners of […]
Read articleWhat is the best way to schedule an online appointment? Everyone has a thing or two going on that we need to deal with. It could be at work, household chores, schoolwork, or even personal errands and a little time to spare and break away from all of your responsibilities. Time management is an essential […]
Read articleOnline scheduling software has become a popular way for keeping business schedules, appointments, and bookings organized. A lot of different kinds of businesses have discovered the benefits of using online scheduling software. Large and small businesses stand to benefit from using online scheduling software and studies show that it will only continue to grow in […]
Read articleWhen it comes to booking appointments, most businesses are hooked to the traditional phone booking system. But, times have changed and now people prefer booking online rather than wait for confirmation over phone calls. If your business depends on appointments and bookings, then it is about time you leverage on scheduling software. Online scheduling software acts […]
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