1. Capture the booking request
A form, a message or a call that records the customer details, job type, suburb and preferred timing.
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2. Confirm the booking
A short SMS or email confirming the time, address and what to expect. Reduces no-shows and callbacks.
3. Send a reminder
A reminder the day before or the morning of the job. Keeps the customer informed and reduces wasted travel.
Choosing the right level
Simple to more connected options
Start with a manual booking form, a shared calendar and SMS confirmations. Only move to a booking app when the volume demands it. Many mobile tradies never need more than a good calendar and a reminder habit.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
A shared Google Calendar with a booking form linked from the website. Enquiries come in, you confirm by SMS, and the job goes into the calendar.
Maybe. Apps like Calendly, SimplyBook.me or Acuity work well when you have fixed availability. For variable trade jobs, a form and calendar is often simpler.
Yes. AI can draft booking confirmation and reminder messages. The timing and sending still needs to be managed by a person or a simple automation.
Send a confirmation when the booking is made and a reminder the day before. A simple SMS is enough for most jobs.
Only if your schedule is regular enough to support it. For urgent or complex jobs, phone or email confirmation is usually safer.
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