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Save Time By Automating Your Scheduling

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Let’s set the stage for this post. Skit scripting skills in 3…2…1…

You: “When can we set up a meeting?”

Client: “When are you free?”

You: “I’m free Tuesday after 2pm or Thursday before noon. If neither of those times works for you, we can try to meet on the weekend possibly.”

Client: “I may be able to do it Thursday but Wednesday really would work better for me.”

And the conversation goes back and forth until you can figure out a time that works for both you and your client. I don’t even have to ask if you’ve ever experienced something like this. If you are in a business where you schedule meetings with clients, I already know you have.

Sometimes it ends up taking longer to schedule a meeting than the actual duration of the meeting. With all this wonderful technology floating around, there is no need to go through this madness every single time. It is a huge help to have everything on your calendar, even if it’s old school pen and paper style. When you add scheduling to your online calendar, it makes life so much more easy!

The online calendar that I was introduced to is called Acuity Scheduling. I signed up for the free version and have since upgraded. I haven’t turned back because it is full of features that I didn’t think were important until I had them available to me. Acuity makes it super simple for current and new clients to schedule a meeting with me. I just give them my link (thedesigndiva.as.me) and they can set up one of my custom meeting types like a Creative Consultation or a Web Queen Pow Wow in just a couple of minutes. And they select from the time slots that I’ve already set up for client meetings. No back and forth messaging. No checking my calendar. No missed opportunities.

I even share my link on social media and invite people to set up a free consultation or Q&A with me. And yes, I’ve gotten new clients following a few of those posts.

Another online scheduler that I’ve set a few clients up on is 10 to 8. It doesn’t have as many bells and whistles as Acuity Scheduling but it works well for setting appointments. And the thing I like about 10 to 8 is that they have client reminders via text in their free version.

So is it worth the investment to have a professional scheduling system that automates meeting set ups? My response is a resounding yes! I recommend at least trying out the free version of one of the online schedulers and see how it can increase your efficiency.

Click here to try Acuity Scheduling

Click here to try 10 to 8

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5 Legit Ways You Can Use Fiverr For Your Brand

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Sometimes you need a project or task done with a professional touch and a bit of flair added. This may not be the time that you need to turn to Fiverr. This is not to discount the brand or any of the people who are affiliated, but basically anyone can work with Fiverr. You can create an account right now and within minutes be available for hire to build a website. The ease of it is cool but if you’ve never create a website, that’s not a good look.

So, if you are looking to get something done quickly and efficiently that is pretty straightforward, then Fiverr may be a viable option for you. I’ve put together a list of 5 different types of tasks that you can use this service for without being too wary. These tasks don’t require a high skill level so as long as the Fiverr associate has basic knowledge, these should be simple. Of course, you always want to proof what you receive from Fiverr or anywhere else because everyone makes typos. I know…people like you and I don’t do it often but it happens.

5 Ways You Can Use Fiverr For Your Brand

  1. Research – This is probably the absolute most simple thing that you could hire someone else to do. Paying someone to search for information and then presenting it to you will allow you to focus on your business.
  2. User Testing – Once you create your new website, program or mobile app, having different people test it is a way to confirm that all of your hard work (or your investment to have someone else work hard) is good to go.
  3. Convert Files – If you’re running low on time like most small business owners, paying someone a few dollars to convert files into the format that you need is a worthwhile idea. This is perfect for Fiverr taskers because they just have to use a program or do pre-determined steps to complete conversions.
  4. Ad Posting – This is actually a great low-cost marketing tool and will free you up from having to do the manual and repetitive tasks of posting your flyer and brand materials over and over again. Just make sure you have a clear understanding of where the tasker will be posting your ads.
  5. Artistic Creations – Although this requires art skills, most taskers will have a portfolio or at least a Facebook page where you can preview some of their past work. If you’re pleased with what they present, it could save you hundreds by using Fiverr rather than going directly to a professional.Try to make sure that what they are sharing are actually their creations.

Ready to use Fiverr for your brand? Click here to find your worker for hire.

I like being legal so I have to tell you that if you click on my affiliate links, I may earn commissions if you complete a purchase. The beauty of it is that you get access to specials to use the insight I’ve shared without paying anything extra!