Everybody knows that the problem with first impressions is that you only get one. From the business perspective, this situation becomes a bit more perilous. That’s because a single sub-par initial interaction between a first-time customer and long-running business can have a profoundly negative effect. Soon, a dissatisfied customer is telling friends and family about the less-than-stellar experience they had. It won’t take long for a dip in revenue to take hold due to negative reviews and word-of-mouth getting around. If you’re an entrepreneur or business owner looking to new technology to help avoid this situation, we can’t blame you.

Let’s get back to first impressions: How can your company guarantee a lasting positive one?  Easy: appointment booking software. There once was a time when secretaries and front desk receptionists jotted down appointment dates and times for customers. This was a fallible approach and single misheard word over the phone could bring John Smith into the office on a day when his doctor was off. Do you want to avoid this embarrassing and inconvenient occurrence? The days of “penciling someone in” are over. Invest in appointment booking software and you’ll immediately start to see the benefits. After all, thousands of businesses across 120 countries using appointment booking software in 35 languages can’t be wrong.

Let’s look at the local yoga class as an example. This session could be held in both a dedicated studio or a bi-weekly after-hours gathering in the local high school gymnasium. Either way, organizers are going to need a way to keep track of dates, schedule recurring classes, offer a way for participants to sign up online and even offer membership opportunities via the appointment booking software. What’s more, the tech-savvy nature of today’s teens means using intuitive appointment booking software will be second nature to them and as a result, the local gym or yoga studio will see increased use and revenue.

Tour groups can easily take advantage of this offering as well, with software that allows for selection of destinations, advance booking, and distribution through online travel agencies (OTAs) like Expedia.  There’s no need for tour guests to call the main office when using appointment booking software. Rather, the computer program that the guest interacts with will tell them every bit of logistical information they need to know to arrive on time.