All health club and gym owners are looking to cut corners while adding value to their clientele.  Business is business and the bottom line counts. In this post I will be answering a few of the most common questions every health club and gym owner may ask about online appointment scheduling software including how to use it in their company. 

It’s time to get your questions answered!  So here we go:


1. What is online appointment scheduling software?

Online appointment scheduling replaces an old fashion receptionist by allowing your clients to book their own classes, appointments, personal training session, etc. Patrons simply login online from their computer, tablet or smart phone and with a few clicks they are able to see the gym's calendar and reserve their class spot.

2. Why would I want online appointment scheduling software?

Online appointment scheduling software is a great way to keep your clients active in your health club or gym. Clients can avoid long lines and confusing schedules by booking their classes at home when they have their personal calendar in front of them. Patrons are busy, it's time to give them all the convenience they need by allowing them to make appointments at a time that is right for them. Customers can book from home, on the subway or in the grocery line.

3. Can you give me an example of how it works?

As a health club or gym owner, you can login to your software online and set up the classes and general schedule of the gym. After you have set everything up, your customer can access this information and use it to make their own appointments online. They can even pre-pay online and if you have more than one location, they can choose the gym that works best for them, all from the online portal. Clients will also receive reminders about their upcoming class or an appointment which helps keep your classes full, day after day.

4. How can online class scheduling software save me money?

Why hire someone to make appointments and take payments when simple software can do all the work? You could literally save thousands of dollars a year in wages and benefits given to an employee.

5. Is there a particular online appointment software I should use?

You need the most flexible, affordable and consistent software available in order to run your business.  BookSteam has dozens of powerful custom features to get your business up and running, you can also try before you buy.


You had questions and we have answers! Now it’s time to take the next step. Reserve your free 30 day trial and explore all the benefits that BookSteam will bring to your health club and gym today! 

Imagine lying in bed asleep. It's been a long day. Your chiropractic office is finally closed and you are getting some much needed shut eye. In the morning, you get up, pour yourself some coffee and check your IPad. You blink your eyes, stare at the screen and set your mug down in total surprise. There on your login screen are three totally new appointments, pre-paid and scheduled into your daily calendar. All while you slept!

What happened? Did your office manager stay late and answer the phone? Doubtful. She tends to be out of there the moment the clock strikes five. So how did these new appointments add to your business while you were home in bed? Simple! You just entered the "BookSteam zone." A world where technology and appointment scheduling meets.

Here's how it works. Your Chiropractic office signs up with Booksteam for a low monthly fee.  In return, BookSteam provides your office with an online web portal where patients can login day or night from their own computer. Clients can view openings in your appointment schedule, choose a spot they want to take and pre-pay. Do you have more than one office? Not a problem. Booksteam allows your clients to choose the office that's right for them and find an opening in their choice location. 

Each and every new appointment coordinates with your master Chiropractic office schedule. You can see your work flow and know who is coming and when. Patients will also be reminded about their upcoming appointments to keep them connected with your office from day to day.

With Booksteam, you can be sound asleep in your bed while your clients access your site and make appointments at 2 a.m. It's that simple. By the time you wake up, you will have a hand full appointments already booked! 

Put down that old fashion calendar and listen up! Your office is about to get a facelift that will save you time, money and hassle every single day of the week. Most alternative medicine clinics are strapped for cash but a rarely talked about secret can help you compete with big budget medical facilities any day of the week. The secret name is Booksteam and you won't believe what it can do. 

Booksteam is an online appointment scheduling software accessible from any computer, tablet or smartphone. This means that your clients no longer need an office manager to schedule their appointments, send them reminders, take their payments and leave you intake notes. BookSteam puts power in the hand of your patients allowing them to do the heavy lifting. 

Here's how it works. Picture an office filled with patients all waiting to be seen. Your schedule is tight and you can tell at a glance that your office manager is busy with a million and one bookkeeping tasks.  Why add to her work load? With Booksteam, each and every patient can be given a card with your website portal address and encouraged to "make their next appointment online" without stopping at the desk on their way out. 

Using online scheduling technology, patients can book their next multiple appointments without overwhelming your staff. Clients are able to view your openings and reserve a spot in your appointment book online. Your calendar is updated instantly keeping you on task day in and day out. 

BookSteam takes the place of a part-time employee helping with appointments, instant reminders, data collection, taking client payments online, calendar updates and a whole lot more. Alternative medicine clinics with multiple locations can also benefit from BookSteam’s ability to coordinate more than one office at a time. Patients can choose and book appointments online with the closest clinic to them. BookSteam puts all locations and staff members into ONE, easy to use cloud based scheduling system. 

The secret's out. BookSteam online appointment scheduling software is the great office equalizer. Update and simply your booking process. Try it today FREE for 30 days. Register here.

The budget is tight and your schedule is packed. What's an acupuncturist to do? While acupuncture is an ancient science, modern technology holds the answer to your office dilemma. Here's how online appointment scheduling software can revolutionize your business at a super low price. 


Client #1:

Client number one is a regular patient who has a rotating work schedule. Usually you end up spending several minutes after their appointment trying to find a new time slot to coincide with their job.  Finally, you find a slot for next week and then you begin the cycle all over again with their next visit.  No more! Online appointment software allows you to send client #1 out the door without any extra time on your part. Simply encourage them to login to your website, click the appointment button and search for a spot that works for their day to day. In just a few minutes your patient can make an appointment online and you didn't need to lift a finger.


Client #2:

Client number two is a flake. She only remembers her appointments after the fact and then begs you to find a time that you can "fit her in." What is a self-respecting Acupuncturist to do? 

Answer: automate her reminder service. Flakey patients can schedule their appointments online from their computer or cell phone and then they will receive confirmations and reminders. Also, little Miss. Flakey can be asked to input her credit card when she’s booking online, that way she will think twice about skipping your appointment (as she can be charged for a no-show). Odds are she will finally show up on time! (collective sigh of relief) 

Client #3:

Client number three is type A all the way.  He needs to know that he has a regular appointment and he needs to see it on your calendar and know he is confirmed. He gets nervous between office visits and likes to communicate in an ongoing fashion. Most Acupuncturists would pull out their hair with this client, but not you. You are cool and collected now that you own online appointment software. Client #3 can now schedule his appointments months in advance, view it online in his client management account, get the reminder and feel secure from day to day. Crisis averted.

As you can see, online scheduling software like BookSteam, can save you time, money and hassle. In fact, once you try their 30 day free trial, you are sure to be hooked and you will want to share it with all your fellow Acupuncturists.