Streamline Your Creative Business: Effortlessly Add Teaching and Coaching with Acuity Scheduling
As artists and creatives, most of us are on the lookout for ways to grow our careers and share our passion with others. Many of us have considered offering services like workshops, classes, or consultations. But let's be honest: the idea of managing all the administrative tasks that come with implementing these offerings can be overwhelming. Especially if you'd rather spend your time creating.
That's why I want to tell you about a tool that can be an absolute game-changer for your creative business: Acuity Scheduling. It's designed to work seamlessly with Squarespace websites, and it can help you introduce new services without drowning in administrative work.
Why Consider Adding Services to Your Art Business?
Before we dive into the how, let's talk about the why. Adding services like teaching or consulting can:
Diversify your income streams
Share your knowledge and techniques with others
Build a community around your art
Increase visibility for your work
But I know what you're thinking: "That sounds great, but I barely have time to create as it is. How am I supposed to manage all of that?" That's where this smart scheduling tool comes in.
Introducing Acuity Scheduling: Your Digital Assistant
Think of Acuity Scheduling as a highly efficient assistant who works 24/7. Here's what it can do for you:
Handle Online Bookings: People can book your services at any time, even when you're in the studio or fast asleep.
Process Payments: No more chasing invoices or dealing with payment issues.
Manage Client Information: Keep track of who's booked what, without the need for endless spreadsheets.
Services You Can Offer (Without the Hassle)
With a tool like Acuity, you can easily set up and manage various services:
Online Workshops or Classes: Teach your techniques to students around the world. Acuity can even generate Zoom links automatically, saving you from tech headaches.
In-Person Sessions: Whether it's one-on-one tutorials or group classes, you can manage bookings and set class size limits effortlessly.
Consultations: Offer portfolio reviews or mentoring sessions without the back-and-forth of scheduling.
How It Works
Setting up your services in Acuity is straightforward:
Create Your Offerings: Set up different types of coaching/consulting appointments or classes.
Set Your Availability: Choose when you're available for each service.
Customize Booking Forms: Gather the information you need from clients, including contracts, as required.
Set Up Payments: Decide on your pricing and how you want to be paid.
Once it's set up, Acuity takes care of the rest. It sends reminders to your clients, handles rescheduling, and processes payments. This means more time for you to focus on your art and less time on administrative tasks.
Protecting Your Creative Time
One of the best features of Acuity is how it helps you maintain control over your schedule. You can:
Set buffer times between appointments
Customize your availability
Limit the number of bookings per day or week
This ensures that you're not overbooked and that you still have plenty of time for your own creative work.
Embracing Technology, Step by Step
I understand that for many of us, the idea of setting up an online scheduling system can be daunting. That's why I created the "Acuity Scheduling for Squarespace Users" course. It's designed specifically for artists who want to expand their offerings but are a little nervous about the tech.
In this course, we go through everything step by step, in language that makes sense to creatives. No tech jargon, just clear instructions to help you set up a system that works for your unique needs.
The Impact on Your Art Career
By increasing your overall business offerings and streamlining the administrative side of things, you're opening up new possibilities for your art career. You can:
Reach a wider audience with your knowledge and skills
Create new income streams to support your artistic practice
Build stronger relationships with collectors and students
Free up more time to focus on creating your art
Taking the First Step
I know that change can be intimidating, especially when it involves technology. But remember, it's about working smarter, not harder, so you can focus on what you do best: creating amazing work.
If you're ready to explore how you can add services to your art business without the administrative headache, I encourage you to check out the "Acuity Scheduling for Squarespace Users" course. It's an investment in your art career that can pay dividends in time saved and opportunities gained.
Remember, you don't have to figure this out alone. We're all in this together, learning and growing as artists and creatives in an increasingly overwhelming online environment. Here's to taking your art career to new heights, on your own terms.
