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jblake04 · 06-17-2007, 10:16 PM

Over the last couple of weeks I have been looking into starting an online scheduling company. I am aware that there are several companies out there that do this, however I believe with the right marketing strategy that this software could be immensly helpful to people. I was wondering if anyone could provide me with any feedback or sugestions. Thanks in advance for your time.

syia · 06-18-2007, 01:10 AM

online scheduling company? do you mean you provide service for people to schedule anything in the company clients?

Young Spark · 06-18-2007, 01:45 AM

Just a tip, but there is a software out that runs $800 called Office Anywhere... it seems like a great software cause it has a scheduling features as well as a company contact feature and lots more. Do a Google search for it. Tip is this: This could be a profitable idea if somebody were to either pay for a custom developed program or taking it totally off the hands of the developer (hence, exclusive buyout) and then build up off of it and use it as a online business objective.

jblake04 · 06-18-2007, 11:50 AM

I was thinking more along the lines of partnering/using the already established services from a company such as appointment quest and reselling it but I would need a specail feature to differentiate myself fromt the rest of the pack. With my clientel hopefully being doctors, chiropractors and personal trainers I would need somthing that would make them want to choose me instead of the other companies who have virtually the same product as I do. I was thinking along the lines of reviews/ directions / forms placed online but although these are practical certain companies may not find them essential. So Im still confused Ive written a business plan but Im still lost about what else the service should offer. Thanks.

paul2145r · 06-18-2007, 03:31 PM

Why not just use open-source software? DotProject and PHProjekt are two exampales of great scheduling/ Virtual Office software solutions.

Young Spark · 06-18-2007, 05:33 PM

^^ That is a good idea as well, why not get something free and build it to be something much much much much MUCH more powerful then your average open-source software that you got.

jblake04 · 06-18-2007, 08:24 PM

Thanks for the advice Ill look into both and keep you updated.

jblake04 · 06-18-2007, 10:18 PM

Using appointment quests software also allows me to get them their customer service but there are alot of improvements that I want that they dont offer. So Im kind of in a bind right now. Also thanks for all of the advice syia and young spark.