Beeline Connect – Free Service-Scheduling Software for IBDs: Associate Member Press Release
Los Gatos, Calif., (April 1, 2020) – Beeline Connect announced today that it has launched Schedule, free service-scheduling software for independent bicycle retailers. With Beeline Connect Schedule, retailers can integrate online scheduling into their shops’ websites, enabling riders to seamlessly book appointments to have their bicycle service needs met. With outdoor exercise and activities even more important as the nation strives to overcome the coronavirus pandemic, getting riders out and riding their bicycles as quickly and easily as possible is critical.
“The original plan was to launch Schedule in late spring, but we accelerated the timeline to respond to the current industry needs with respect to COVID-19,” said company vice president Neil Macc. “Independent bicycle retailers are adapting to meet the growing needs of riders in safe, creative ways and Beeline’s goal is to provide tools that allow retailers to best meet the needs of their riders.”
The schedule is available for in-shop and mobile retailers, integrates with SmartEtailing, features automated email and text notifications to riders, and can be customized to a shop’s branding. The retailer can specify the hours per day for service appointments, and the software allows for an unlimited number of store locations, user logins, and service bookings.
In addition to the free service scheduling software, Beeline Connect launched Fulfillment, a standalone product for independent bicycle retailers specifically interested in product fulfillment. Fulfillment is the company’s proven, core product, with full service — from the first click, through delivery — and draws a constant supply of new riders into retailer’s shops.
Retailers have the option of choosing monthly or annual subscriptions and with Fulfillment, all subscriptions are backed by Beeline Connect’s Fulfillment Guarantee. A retailer that does not receive a fulfillment bike or product in a given month will receive a rebate applied to their account. Visit beelineconnect.com/retailers for additional details, pricing, and to sign up.
About Beeline Connect
Founded in 2013, Beeline Connect’s SaaS platform has facilitated more than 35,000 fulfillments and service appointments for riders booking service or buying bicycles and bicycle components online. Beeline Connect provides seamless, real-time service and fulfillment scheduling at all touchpoints of the consumer journey for the benefit of riders, retailers, and bicycle and component brands. Beeline Connect’s proprietary software provides plug-and-play solutions for Shopify and SmartEtailing, and the company’s sophisticated technology team co-develops complex integrations for leading e-commerce and ERP platforms. beelineconnect.com
Media Contact:
Neil Macc
855-582-4537
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