Does it ever feel like it takes longer to schedule a meeting than to actually just hold the meeting? We’ve all been there – stuck in the never-ending game of email or phone tag just to figure out some days and times to connect.
But why take the time and the money to invest in an appointment scheduler?
- They reduce the number of emails you need to send to schedule meetings.
- They can easily sync with your calendar.
- They send reminders for your appointments – one less thing you have to do!
- They also shorten the sales cycle – which means you can make money faster.
As time is a small business owner’s most valuable asset, we’ve put together this list of our favorite scheduling apps. Here are our picks:
Calendly
Probably one of the most well-known options, Calendly has both free and paid options that allows you to connect calendars, book unlimited meetings, create a custom Calendly link, send automatic email notifications and reminders to invitees and more.
Doodle
Probably one of the earliest scheduling tools, Doodle continues to evolve making it even better as time passes. Doodle allows you to easily create a poll to send to your meeting participants to quickly find the best time to meet. Easy breezy.
HoneyBook
HoneyBook had us at “supporting service-based small business owners.” By combining tools like invoices, contracts and project management features into one place, HoneyBook helps small business owners manage, streamline and scale their business with less legwork. YES PLEASE.
Square Appointments
Did you know the ever popular point of sale app also allows you to schedule appointments? If you are already using Square to ring up purchases, this is a no brainer.
Tell us: what is your favorite scheduling app? Or do you have an argument for why not to use one? We’d love to hear your thoughts, small business owners and operators!
Alicia Hansen is a Cleveland born, raised and educated marketing professional, writer and event producer. Her event credits include work with Cleveland Magazine, the Arthritis Foundation, Playhouse Square, Great Lakes Theater, the Cleveland Metroparks and more. Previously as L’Nique Specialty Linen’s marketing director, she played an integral role elevating the brand awareness of the organization with recognitions like L’Nique’s Top Workplaces awards from The Plain Dealer in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. She teaches yoga at GrooveRyde, Platform Beer Co. and at pop-ups around Northeast Ohio. You can find her spreading a realistic yet hopeful look on life on her social feeds (@aliciamhansen) and her blog, aliciamhansen.com.
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