An important part of every business is the scheduling app or apps you use. Pick the right one and you will get the most out of your employees while boosting morale at the same time. But if you pick the wrong one you will negatively affect the work ethic of your employees which will destroy both long term and short-term profits.
So, to make it easy for you to choose the right tool(s), I have made a list of the common mistakes people making while choosing scheduling apps for their businesses. Makes sure you avoid these…
Choosing an app that worked for a friend:
Just because a scheduling app worked for a friend or their business, it doesn’t mean that it will work for you too. Every business is unique in its own way. They could be in different niches, have different employees, cultures and clients.
Therefore, if you pick the same app, it doesn’t mean that you will achieve the same results too. Instead of doing this you should conduct your own research to learn more about your company and your employees needs.
After that you can begin looking for apps that will suit your business best. You should only pick a tool your friend suggested if your research shows that it could potentially have the same effect on your business and employees.
Going with the cheapest option:
There are many cheap tools out there, but they are probably costing less because the company is cutting costs somewhere. In your business time is money.
If you choose a top quality scheduling app it will help you get more out of your employees and as a result you will generate more revenue. Therefore, the app will pay for itself. But if you use a cheap one it will make it harder for you to manage your employees. So, you will lose money.
This is why even if an app is expensive and it has some really cool features that other tools don’t that you feel will make things easier for you, you should go for it.
Not following a robust testing plan:
An app might look good initially. But it might not always be the best option for your business and your employees.
This is why Instead of just picking a tool because it looks good on paper, test it out to ensure it really is. And don’t do a superficial test, do a proper test that lasts 2 to 4 weeks.
Use it just like you plan to use your final tool to check if it really has all the features the company advertises. Get your employees to use it too and find out how they feel about it. Their opinion matters the most as they will use it more than you.
Also, test out other factors like response rates, quality of support, loading speed, etc. as they usually get ignored.
Most scheduling apps like this one from Deputy offer a free trial, so test as many tools as you can before you decide on the final one.
Avoiding the custom scheduling app option:
Many people avoid getting a custom scheduling app developed as it can be a bit of work. You need to hire a developer to create one for you. After that you need to test it out and get it to work. And then you need to hire someone to maintain it. This can take months and cost a lot of money. But if it gets you to standout from your competition it should be a worthy investment.
Most of the businesses out there use the same apps. They have nothing that will give them an edge. Therefore, if you get a custom one created that fits in perfectly with your businesses’ and employees needs, it will give you an edge of over the competition and you will be able to manage your employees and help them achieve better targets.
So, take plenty of time to consider this option instead of automatically rejecting it.
Conclusion
These are the mistakes you must avoid while choosing scheduling apps for your business. If you avoid them, you will most certainly pick the best one for your business.
