March 14, 2011 -
PRLog -- Scottsdale, Ariz. – The upcoming spring and summer months are a busy time for many personal trainers as they help their clients improve their heath and achieve the ideal “beach body” that many strive for. This increase in client sessions also presents a scheduling challenge for trainers with inadequate or inefficient appointment procedures. Fortunately, Appointment-
Plus online scheduling software is the perfect tool for helping personal fitness trainers automate, streamline and improve this important task.
As a leader in online scheduling software since 2001, Appointment-
Plus (http://www.appointment-
plus.com/index.php)
understands the unique scheduling needs of personal fitness trainers and provides them with such beneficial tools as:
• Online client self-scheduling, which gives individuals the ability to schedule their own sessions at their own convenience, 24 hours a day. It also dramatically reduces the number of phone calls and voice messages a trainer must respond to.
• Automated e-mail and text message reminders sent prior to a scheduled session and which can reduce the number of “no-shows”
by over 50 percent.
• Online client payment options.
• Robust record-keeping and reporting capabilities.
• E-marketing options through iContact.
Other popular features include gift certificates, service packages (multiple sessions) and repeat customer reminders sent after a specific time of client inactivity.
“Many personal fitness trainers do not have the luxury of a receptionist or assistant to answer phone calls and return voice messages from clients inquiring on their sessions,” says Bob La Loggia, president and CEO of StormSource Software, the developer of Appointment-
Plus. “Our scheduling software automates the entire scheduling process from start to finish, allowing trainers to focus more of their time and energy on their client sessions and programs.”
Because it’s a Web-based application, Appointment-
Plus does not require any downloads, uploads, additional hardware or IT support to implement. All that’s necessary to use Appointment-
Plus is an Internet connection. Trainers can easily add an Appointment-
Plus-provided “Book Now” button to their Web site that takes clients directly to their scheduler after they click on it. They can also add their scheduler link in e-mail messages, newsletters and other communication to their clients.
Pricing starts at $39 per month, with no long-term contracts. All clients receive free system training with a dedicated coach.
“Scheduling sessions need not be a time-consuming and tedious task,” La Loggia adds. “Let Appointment-
Plus improve the process for both you and your clients.”
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About Appointment-
Plus: Appointment-
Plus (
http://www.appointment-plus.com/index.php) supplies over 4,500 clients throughout the United States, Canada and 10 other countries the tools they need to efficiently, accurately and automatically schedule appointments and sessions, book rooms, accept registrations and many other services. The flagship product of Scottsdale, Ariz.-based StormSource Software, the online application has scheduled over 60 million appointments since its launch in 2001. Geared primarily toward small businesses such as medical offices, spas, health clubs and massage therapists, users of the service also include Fortune 500 companies, colleges and universities, healthcare agencies and facilities, federal and local government, and freight and delivery services.
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Appointment-
Plus (http://www.appointment-
plus.com/index.php)
supplies over 4,500 clients throughout the United States, Canada and 10 other countries the tools they need to efficiently, accurately and automatically schedule appointments and sessions, book rooms, accept registrations and many other services. The flagship product of Scottsdale, Ariz.-based StormSource Software, the online application has scheduled over 60 million appointments since its launch in 2001. Geared primarily toward small businesses such as medical offices, spas, health clubs and massage therapists, users of the service also include Fortune 500 companies, colleges and universities, healthcare agencies and facilities, federal and local government, and freight and delivery services.
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