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payback calculator
 

Take a moment to fill out our payback calculator. You’ll be amazed how easy it is to start recovering lost revenues! Just enter the number of days you are open for business, the average price per service, the number of service providers working each day, and the average number of open appointments per service provider each day … press “calculate” and see the results!

business days per month average price per service employees working per day open appts per employee
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Unfilled Appointments Per Month



Lost Revenue Per Month

$

 
Appointments Filled % Success Revenue Recovered
1 in 20 5% $
1 in 10 10% $
1 in 4 25% $
1 in 2 50% $
3 in 4 75% $

 
 
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why it works
 

Consumers from around the country will soon recognize velvetbell.com as the premier, one-stop resource for finding their perfect fit in the personal services marketplace—whether on vacation, new to an area, or in need of a last-minute service. As a subscriber to velvetbell.com, you have focused one-to-one access to consumers who are there for the specific purpose of finding a service—unlike advertising in a magazine where readers are not necessarily reading to find a service.

Beginning April 9, 2007, velvetbell.com’s consumer population will make its presence through an aggressive radio and email advertising campaign. Consumers will not only register and use the service, but they will love velvetbell.com for its convenience, ease of use, and ability to help them find exactly what they are looking for without the hassle of visiting numerous sites (and search engines) and making multiple phone calls—no matter what their geographic location. As a free service to consumers, velvetbell.com allows users to research by service, technician, business, location, and rating. It also allows them to find unique aspects of your business, like gift card options, specialty services like couples massage, special events, and jobs.

Consumers also have the option of receiving text messages to their mobile phone or email messages based on alerts they set for a specific service or technician. Even after someone builds a loyalty to your service provider or your business, they will still use velvetbell.com for alerts regarding openings with that provider or in your place of business.

Because it works for consumers, it works for businesses. velvetbell.com was designed to connect consumers with businesses in one easy-to-use website.

 
 
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how it works
 

velvetbell.com is an innovative online tool that enables you to connect with—and market to—existing clients, as well as potential clients. For a low monthly subscription fee, you can list your business, promote open appointments and specials, profile your employees, promote events, post jobs, and manage your own blog.

Want to put your busines in the spotlight? Work with velvetbell.com to put together a customized email campaign or billboard advertisement to grab the attention of your target audience. This easy-to-use online tool can help you recover thousands of dollars of revenue per month. Try our Payback Calculator and see how much revenue you lose each month and how velvetbell.com can help. Then, select the subscription plan that best suits your business needs.

 
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subscription plans
 
Basic Plan - Free to all businesses
Business Listing
Post your business description, contact info, and highlights of your business. When a consumer researches businesses, your listing will allow the consumer to learn more about who you are, where you are located, and how to contact you.
Business Photos
Use this opportunity to showcase your décor and style. You are able to upload 4 pictures of your choice, whether of your business or a possibly a group photo of your staff.
Promotions & Deals
Are you running a special on a particular service or product? Use the Promotions & Deals section to promote these specials. This can lure consumers that wouldn’t otherwise visit your business.
Services/Price List
You may either enter your services into an easy-to-use form or provide a link to your web page that shows your services and prices.
Specialties & Signature Services
Do you offer a service that is unique, or have a technician with a special talent? Specialties & Signature Services will help you set yourself apart from your competition.
 
Premium Plan - $99/month
Includes the basic plan and ...
Business Blogs
The business blog is a space for you or someone you delegate to write about tips, techniques, trends, research, or anything you think the consumer would want to read. The business blog is an addition to your Business Listing and is a great opportunity to promote you and your business as "leading edge."
Direct Link
With Direct Link, we will provide you with a distinct link that brings customers directly to your listing on velvetbell.com. Whether from your own website or another web service (e.g. YellowPages.com), you'll now have the ability to bypass a business search and link directly to your listing. This gives you a step up on the competition, and makes it so easy for your customers to find you and take advantage of all of the velvetbell.com services that you've signed up for. Use Direct Link in promotional emails, campaigns, and other advertisements now!
Employee Profiles
Market research indicates that consumers want to see a photo and a bio of a technician before scheduling a service with that person. For example, they may be looking for a young, female stylist that specializes in cutting curly hair. This is a great opportunity to showcase your staff and their talents.
Event Promotion
Have a special event coming up? Use this feature to help promote it.
Job Postings
Tired of paying $400 or more per week to advertise job openings? You can post as many jobs as you’d like for a low monthly fee that includes MANY other benefits.
Last-Minute Appointments
You are able to post appointments that are open on your books, or even last-minute cancellations. When a consumer looks for last-minute appointments in your area and service category, the openings you have for that day and the next day will appear. This is an excellent way to bring in new clients, as well as provide an extra service to your existing clients who don’t plan ahead. Appointments can be posted as much in advance as you’d like, but they only appear the day before and day of the appointment.
SMS Text Alerts
For $5 or $10/month, consumers have the option to set up alerts for their favorite businesses or technicians. If someone wants to know as soon as there is an opening for a specific service at your business or with a specific technician, they set up an alert. When you post a last-minute appointment for that service or technician, the text will be sent to the email or mobile phone of whomever set up that alert.
 
 
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Let velvetbell.com build you a new web site. We'll integrate your last-minute appointments, events, specials & deals, and employee profiles, so you won't have to do the work twice. Learn more about velvetbell.com's professional web site development now.