April 26, 2011 -
PRLog -- Scottsdale, Ariz. – Counselors and counseling services nationwide provide a valuable service to people of all ages. And like any service-based organization, these professional rely on accurate appointment-
scheduling day-in and day-out to ensure smooth operations and a pleasant experience for their clients. Thanks to online scheduling software from Appointment-
Plus, counselors and counseling services are automating, streamlining and improving this tedious and time-consuming process so that they spend less time worrying about booking their sessions and more time focused on their clients’ needs.
A leader in online scheduling software since 2001, Appointment-
Plus (http://www.appointment-
plus.com/index.php)
provides the Web-based tools these professionals need to better manage their client and appointment information, such as:
• Online client self-scheduling, which allows individuals to schedule their own appointments at their own convenience, 24 hours a day.
• Automated e-mail and text message reminders sent prior to scheduled session time.
• Online customer payment options.
• Robust record-keeping and reporting capabilities.
Other popular features include repeat customer reminders, sent after a specified period of time has passed between visits, and e-marketing options through iContact, a great way to stay in touch with clients and provide them with relevant information.
“Many counselors and counseling services don’t have the luxury of a receptionist or staff member devoted entirely to answering the phone and recording scheduled sessions in a paper appointment book or spreadsheet,”
says Bob La Loggia, CEO of StormSource Software, the developer of Appointment-
Plus. “Our scheduling system automates the entire scheduling process from start to finish, freeing up valuable staff time and resources and giving clients an easy and quick way to book their sessions at any time of day.”
Because it’s Web-based, Appointment-
Plus requires only an Internet connection to access and utilize, without any downloads, installations or additional hardware. Counselors can simply add a “Book Now” button, provided by Appointment-
Plus, on their Web site, Facebook page or newsletter, which then takes clients directly to their online scheduler after clicking on it.
Pricing starts at $39 per month, with no long-term contracts. All sign-ups receive a complementary training session with a professional set-up coach during their free 15-day trial of the service.
“Scheduling and managing your clients’ appointments shouldn’t be a grueling process,” La Loggia adds. “With Appointment-
Plus, you’ll help improve your internal scheduling procedures while giving clients the benefit of booking their sessions online and when it’s most convenient for them.”
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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 small businesses such as counselors, medical offices, spas, health clubs and massage therapists, as well as colleges and universities, Fortune 500 companies, healthcare agencies and facilities, federal and local government, and freight and delivery services.
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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 small businesses such as counselors, medical offices, spas, health clubs and massage therapists, as well as colleges and universities, Fortune 500 companies, healthcare agencies and facilities, federal and local government, and freight and delivery services.
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