The future is looking a lot more digital for many industries, and we think bike rentals should be no different. Noticing that bike rental managers were being left behind, we developed yoyo as a way to resolve this and help them bring their businesses into the digital age. You can now say goodbye to paperwork and instead say hello to a streamlined system that makes life easier for you.
Read on to learn about the risks of more traditional methods, and how going digital can help save your business time and money while increasing bookings and profits.
Doing things manually takes up a lot of valuable time, and while paperwork is something we all need to run a business, it’s also something that can quickly get in the way. This is especially true for bookings, and if someone calls while you’re trying to arrange the details with another customer, then you could risk losing them to a competitor.
Our online booking system can be accessed anywhere in the world, 24/7 with live online availability. Several customers can make a booking at the same time, and these are then automatically added to your calendar. With the whole booking system being automated, you can increase bookings without worrying about double bookings.
Doing things manually leaves your business open to human error, with one misplaced digit being all it takes for double bookings, missed maintenance or lost inventory. If you notice an error, hunting down the rogue digit takes time, and if not, a mistake in your log could leave you liable for any accidents or injuries.
Your bikes and other equipment are logged with photos to make them easily identifiable, streamlining your maintenance process. Then all you need to do is enter the date of each item’s last service and repair history, and the system will automatically remind you when a service is due. This reminder is placed on the main page of your portal, so even if you get distracted, you won’t forget.
If an accident does occur, you’ll have an accurate maintenance log on hand and ready to protect your business.
Spreadsheets need some complicated formulas to work out revenue and profits, which can be confusing and time-consuming especially when it comes to handling multiple venues. Although copy and paste can make things a bit quicker, this can cause formulas to change or links to break, leading to inaccurate reports.
Everything from maintenance and inventory to bookings and revenue is recorded in a clear and user-friendly layout, with no complicated formulas to learn. And with all your information in one place, you can generate reports at the click of a button to see how different venues are performing. This means less time doing maths and more time delivering an awesome customer experience.
The yoyo platform was designed with bike rental managers in mind, giving you the tools you need to streamline your business and keep things running smoothly. Sign up for your free trial and say goodbye to paperwork! And if you need any help at all, our dedicated support team are here for you.