Simplify your bookings: From Classes to coaching sessions
If you’ve ever tried to manage bookings with email threads, Facebook messages, or a diary scribble, you’ll know how messy it gets. Clients double-book, payments slip through the cracks, and you end up spending more time coordinating than actually delivering your service.
That’s where online booking systems like Acuity Scheduling (also known as Squarespace Scheduling), Calendly, or HubSpot Meetings come in. They don’t just save you time they create a smoother, more professional client journey from the very first interaction.
From Class Bookings to Coaching Sessions
I’ve used Acuity for class-based businesses — yoga sessions, workshops, and wellness classes. What worked so well in that space applies just as easily to life coaches, consultants, or any service provider running 1:1 or group sessions.
For Classes & Workshops: set maximum attendee numbers, accept payments upfront, and keep sessions full with waitlists.
For Coaching & Consultations: let clients choose their slot, pay when they book, and reduce no-shows with automatic reminders.
For Any Service-Based Business: sync bookings to your calendar, customise forms to capture client info, and connect payments so admin happens in the background.
Why It Matters for Small Business Owners
Save hours every week → no more back-and-forth emails to confirm times.
Look professional → clients book directly from your website or link.
Reduce no-shows → reminders and payments at booking mean clients show up.
Stay flexible → whether you’re running weekly classes or ad-hoc sessions, the system adapts to you.
Which Booking System is Right for You?
Acuity is a fantastic option, but it’s not the only one. Every business has different needs:
Coaches and consultants often like Calendly or HubSpot Meetings for their simple integrations.
Wellness and fitness providers often lean on Squarespace Scheduling (Acuity) for class management.
Businesses running sales calls may prefer HubSpot for its CRM integration.
That’s the piece most small business owners struggle with choosing the right tool and setting it up properly.
Bringing It All Together
When your booking system is working in the background, you get back more time to focus on what you do best. Clients find it easy to book, pay, and show up and you finally ditch the admin juggle.
Whether you’re running classes, coaching sessions, or client consultations, I can help you find the right system and set it up so it just works.
Ready to take bookings off your plate? Check out our Squarespace with Acuity Scheduling Service or get in touch to talk about the best fit for your business.
