Why there is a need for a SaaS booking platform?

With the growing demand for online booking of services, it’s impossible for the vendors to invest time in offline bookings and manage bookings manually.

If you are receiving regular booking for your services, then there is a need of having an online tool which can manage bookings automatically and save your time so that you can invest in meaningful work growing your business.

Having an online booking system opens up the area of opportunities. You can now be easily found on internet and customers from any segment of industry and book online for your services.

The question arises is whether to use subscription-based software like SaaS or to purchase licensed version.

SaaS is a delivery model in which resources are stored in the cloud and you just need a device with the internet connection to access the services.

In this basically, you rent for a service from the vendor and pay for only that you use which saves money on maintenance cost.

Licensed version software are those that you purchase from the vendor and requires installation which increases your expenditure as it requires you to purchase the hardware and also keeps on updating the software.

Online software need not have to require the additional setup of hardware and installing software otherwise it will churn down your business cost in managing the hardware and keeping the software up to date.

We at Booking Commerce have developed a SaaS-based booking platform which can be used easily by any internet connected device.

The platform offers a subscription-based service which can be used either monthly or annually at a very low cost.

Because of ease of overall booking process and functionality, the platform has found its usability from personal use for doctors, consultants, freelancers to SMEs to large-scale enterprises.

Reasons to opt for SaaS-based booking platform:

Low cost

One of the major factors behind SaaS adoption is absolutely no hardware requirement except an internet connected device to access the web application.

No maintenance

As everything is online, there’s no need to upgrade the services or manage hardware. Based on the subscription plan that you are using, you are applicable for defined features and updates.

Flexibility

With SaaS, you get options to switch between multiple cost-effective plans or choose the one as required by you and enjoy the pay as you go service.

Global Reach

The availability of services online enables customer from any industry or anywhere from the world to get their hands on it. This not only increases your reach but also increase your revenue.

Reduce workloads

The online booking platform manages your bookings, generate sales report, send e-mailers and reminders which reduces your work and you can focus on your company’s growth.

Mobile workforce

Since there is no limitation on agents using the service as in license version of software delivery, it means your overall workforce can enjoy the usage of services.

Easy installation

As there is no hardware is required neither no software installation, it’s just a matter of few clicks on web-based form and you are into the software to enjoy its services thus removing any installation cost.

Accelerated product development

To fulfil customer demands and expectation, new development should take place at the fast rate.

With SaaS product, companies have become more responsive in implementing add-ons and features, which has helped them to remain competitive in the market.

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