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Automated Business Scheduling Apps

'AnyOpening' Takes a Hands-Off Approach to Scheduling

— December 18, 2018 — Tech
Scheduling a meeting or appointment usually requires a lot of back and forth before a time slot can be agreed upon, so 'AnyOpening' aims to change this using a more hands-off approach.

The platform works by letting individuals and teams input all of their availabilities and customizing the look of the booking page before sharing the link with customers or potential clients. This allows users to simply choose the time that works best for both parties, which will effectively eliminate the need for lengthy email chains or cancelled appointments.

The 'AnyOpening' platform brings automation to an otherwise tedious task for professionals to help them create more profitable relationships with their customers by giving them more flexibility when it comes to scheduling.
Trend Themes
1. Automated Scheduling - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an AI-powered scheduling app that uses machine learning algorithms to automatically suggest optimal meeting times based on participants' past schedules and preferences.
2. Efficiency Optimization - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a scheduling app that not only automates the process but also analyzes users' schedules and provides recommendations to optimize productivity by minimizing travel time and maximizing uninterrupted work slots.
3. Seamless Communication - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate an automated scheduling app with popular communication platforms (e.g., Slack, Microsoft Teams) to enable seamless real-time communication during the scheduling process, improving efficiency and reducing the need for back-and-forth emails.
Industry Implications
1. Appointment Booking - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an automated appointment booking platform specifically designed for healthcare professionals, streamlining the booking process while considering various constraints like patient availability and treatment durations.
2. Service Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create an automated scheduling solution for service-based businesses (e.g., spas, salons, personal trainers) that optimizes staff utilization and maximizes customer satisfaction by reducing waiting times and offering flexible appointment options.
3. Sales and Client Management - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an integrated scheduling and customer relationship management (CRM) platform for sales professionals, enabling them to schedule meetings more efficiently, track client interactions, and analyze scheduling patterns for better relationship management.
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