“Is there an app for that?” I hear it on a daily basis, and not just from my appreoccupied coworkers. Whether it’s finding the nearest 24-hour drugstore or ordering 17 ripe mangos at 2 in the morning, everyone wants an app that does it.

The basic, mundane routines of life are vastly improved when they don’t include a phone call, email, or, worst-case scenario… visit to a business! So naturally, we collectively sigh in relief when we find an app that does it for us.

Putting You on the Calendar Before the Competition

As a small business with big aims, it’s no longer an option to not be mobile; we know that well by now. But even more so, it’s a race to provide the most convenience to users who (no offense) don’t want to pick up the phone and call you. What they do want is the option to book a haircut for tomorrow when they realize at 10 PM that 5-year-olds with scissors should never, ever be a thing.

Our Reservations feature is the secretary you never got around to hiring. It works 24 hours a day with no lunch breaks or PTO, and has some cool tricks up its sleeve:

1. Boost In-Store Sales: By mobilizing your business, you’re accessing a whole new client base. It’s not just millenials who are stuck to their phones these days: the mobile preference is cross-generational. The mom whose kid just gave himself a mullet can’t wait till opening hours to book an emergency fix.
2. Convenience for Small Business Owners: You can add a pre-payment requirement, adjust your availability, and export your appointment calendar at any time. The system works with you and for you to take a little stress out of your day-to-day.
3. Convenience for Customers: Users set up accounts through your Reservations system, making it easy to view upcoming & past bookings or cancel an appointment they can’t make.
4. Paperless Email Confirmations: Right when an app user books a time slot, they’ll get an email with all the appointment details–much more reliable than a post-it note. You get one too, so it’s quick & easy to send a follow-up or reach out with questions.
5. Keep Customers Engaged: Customers can see your opening hours, contact info, and services all in one place. No need to scan web results, call the location, or (god forbid) grab the phonebook.

Help businesses stay open for customers even after retail hours with our mobile booking feature!

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