So, you’re starting your business, but trying to coordinate your schedule with your clients is a headache. Messaging via DMs, Email, and Text can get overwhelming and you spend more time coordinating, when you could be spending that time actually providing your service.
You could get an assistant. But, now you have to train someone and teach them what information they should be getting.
A great alternative is launching your own booking page. I personally stopped taking random requests, and advise clients and potential clients to book a time on my schedule to talk. It’s saved me time and made it easier for people to choose a time that works best for their schedule.
Here are 3 Scheduling Sites You Can Launch Yourself:
Calendly
I have tried a lot a booking softwares and Calendly is my favorite. When I found them they were a Startup company with a small team. Now, they’ve grown and have some amazing features.
You can get access to the FREE version and see how it works for you. If you are looking to take payments for your booking, then you would want to secure one of their monthly/annual plans. I suggest this system to most of my clients.
Acuity
Acuity is probably the most common suggestion. I have seen a look coaches & consultants use this platform. You’ll also here about this platform in trainings & workshops as a resource for new entrepreneurs.
Honeybook
Hoenybook is another well known platform for booking. The best part about this platform is its app. You can create & manage your booking directly from your phone and share the link with your clients.
Conclusion
You are looking at a monthly fee with all of these booking systems, so you should make sure you budget that in to your yearly expenses. If it were me, I would make sure that one (1) booking of my service would cover at least one (1) month my booking software expense.
Example:
Booking Platform Costs: $10/month
My Service Price: $30/hour
My New Price: $40 to book me for an hour
All you would have to to do is get one client per month to cover your booking system expenses. #freegame
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