June 23, 2010 -
PRLog -- Scottsdale, Ariz. – Summer can be a busy time for sailing and boating businesses as people flock to the beach, bays, rivers and lakes for a fun day on the water. Online scheduling software from Appointment-
Plus (http://www.appointment-
plus.com/index.php?
m_id=200-3) can be the perfect partner for operators looking to spend less time booking reservations and more time on the water with their customers.
Used by businesses coast to coast for scheduling sailing lessons and booking boat rental reservations, Appointment-
Plus helps these operations automate and streamline their appointment-
setting procedures with such functionality as online self-scheduling, which allows customers to view availability and book their lessons and reservations online, 24 hours a day; automated e-mail and text message reminders, which inform customers of their upcoming appointments and reservations;
accurate recordkeeping and report-generating features; and e-marketing capabilities for sending current and past customers information on specials, discounts and other news.
“Sailing and boating businesses provide fantastic recreational opportunities for individuals and families throughout the nation,” says Jeff Fleming, marketing director at StormSource Software, the developer of Appointment-
Plus. “Our software helps automate and streamline the entire appointment-
and reservation-
scheduling process, allowing them to spend more time focused on their operations and their customers.”
A Software as a Service (SaaS) application, Appointment-
Plus is Web-based and accessible from any Internet connection. This gives operators the ability to access their scheduling calendar from outside of their home or office. Additionally, Appointment-
Plus does not require a Web site, expensive hardware or time-consuming installations to use. Pricing starts at $39 per month with no long-term contracts and free set-up assistance with a dedicated coach.
Businesses that utilize the online self-scheduling feature can expect a significant drop in the number of phone calls from customers looking to book appointments and check availability. This functionality is especially beneficial if the operator does not have an office or receptionist and routinely takes phone calls at the dock or on the water while giving lessons.
“Just think of the convenience of allowing your customers to schedule their lessons or reserve their watercraft at any hour of the day and at their own convenience,”
Fleming adds. “Plus, you’ll spend less time answering the phone call and returning messages.”
Appointment-
Plus supplies almost 4,000 clients throughout the United States, Canada and 10 other countries the tools they need to schedule customer and patient appointment times, book rooms, accept registrations and many other services. Geared primarily toward small businesses such as doctors’ 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 companies.
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About StormSource:
StormSource Software (www.stormsource.com)
is a Scottsdale-based technology firm specializing in the development of online appointment software for a wide variety of applications and industries. Its flagship product is the Appointment-
Plus online scheduling system (
http://www.appointment-plus.com/index.php?m_id=200-3), which has scheduled over 45 million appointments since its launch in 2001. StormSource Software clients include Fortune 500 companies such as Microsoft Corp., Pepsi and Comcast, federal and local government, colleges, universities and other educational institutions, and small- and medium-sized businesses worldwide.
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StormSource (www.stormsource.com)
is a Scottsdale-based technology firm specializing in the development of online appointment software for a wide variety of applications and industries, such as its Appointment-
Plus (www.appointment-
plus.com) service.
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