May 2, 2011 -
PRLog -- Scottsdale, Ariz. – Proper scheduling of such health club activities as personal training, aerobics and Pilates classes, yoga sessions, spinning classes, and nutritional consultations is an important component of a well-run fitness facility. Booking these sessions over the phone and recording them in a paper appointment book or spreadsheet can be time-consuming and tedious, which is why a growing number of health clubs nationwide are letting their members book their own sessions and activities online through Appointment-
Plus scheduling software.
As a leader in health club scheduling software since 2001, Appointment-
Plus (http://www.appointment-
plus.com) understands the unique needs these facilities have for managing this important task. The cutting-edge software provides such beneficial features as:
• Online member self-scheduling, which allows individuals to book their own sessions at their convenience, 24 hours a day. This feature can dramatically reduce the number of incoming phone calls and e-mails from clients looking to schedule their sessions.
• Automated e-mail and text message reminders sent prior to a scheduled session or activity time. These can reduce the number of “no-shows”
by over 50 percent.
• Online member payment options.
• Robust record-keeping and reporting capabilities.
• E-marketing through iContact.
“Like most service-based businesses, health clubs depend on accurate scheduling of clients to efficiently manage their many sessions and activities,”
says Bob La Loggia, CEO of StormSource Software, the developer of Appointment-
Plus. “Our software lets club administrators, trainers and staff completely automate their booking procedures from start to finish.
“This, in turn, frees them up for more important and pressing tasks.”
As a Web-based application, the only requirement for a health club to incorporate Appointment-
Plus into their operations is an Internet connection, with no downloads, installations or additional hardware required. The facility can easily add a “Book Now” button—provided by Appointment-
Plus—on their Web site, Facebook page or newsletter, which will take members right to their online scheduler when clicked.
Pricing starts at $39 per month, with no long-term contracts. All sign-ups receive complementary training with a professional set-up coach during their 15-day free trial period.
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About Appointment-
Plus: Appointment-
Plus (
http://www.appointment-plus.com) 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. Users of the software include health clubs, personal fitness trainers, medical offices, spas, salons and massage therapists, as well as Fortune 500 companies, healthcare agencies and facilities, colleges and universities, distributors and manufacturers, and federal and local government.
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About Appointment-
Plus: Appointment-
Plus (http://www.appointment-
plus.com) 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. Users of the software include health clubs, personal fitness trainers, medical offices, spas, salons and massage therapists, as well as Fortune 500 companies, healthcare agencies and facilities, colleges and universities, distributors and manufacturers, and federal and local government.
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