What's New @ Clubspeed

Unhappy with your current software? Afraid that changing to a new provider will be risky and time consuming? A lot of karting tracks, trampoline parks and other activity centers feel stuck with their existing software, paying too much money for a system that doesn’t deliver the features they need. You also might be dealing with a lengthy list of vendors taking care of only one aspect of your business and you’re realizing that you can make your job easier and save money by consolidating software vendors. While you may be aware that your current provider(s) is not a good fit, it can be an overwhelming process to convert and you are afraid to make the switch - so much so you become stagnant and avoid change altogether. This is arguably the most harmful approach of all and results in lost revenue, inefficiencies and an apathetic team that isn’t excited about being there. It’s time to embrace change and give it a hug because it can transform your business. Here are 4 tips for switching software providers.

Our team is thrilled about the multitude of positive changes we've experienced this year including; investing in advanced features, adding more and more customers and expanding into a variety of family entertainment centers (FEC). While our name is well-known as the first to develop software serving the FEC market, we are excited to reintroduce Clubspeed to you, how the company has evolved and what's in store to help our customers grow their business now and in the future. 

Utilizing email automation to maintain your existing customer base and grow your business seems simple but there are several things to keep in mind to ensure your communication is as effective as possible. First, let’s consider all of the information you can easily gather from your customer during their initial visit. Whether you run a karting facility, trampoline park or other family entertainment center (FEC), you are able to collect some basic information about your guests when they sign waivers. This data is 'gold' to providing your business with the foundation for strong email marketing campaigns. Let's take a look at the top mistakes to avoid when creating your marketing emails so you can maximize results. 

Sometimes it is the smallest, most basic practices that get overlooked when running your business. When it comes to running an activity center, it’s critical that potential customers can effectively search, view and engage with your brand on the platform of THEIR choice. If your customer searches for your activity center via the internet or social media does your business present a fun, energetic atmosphere with accurate, up-to-date and engaging content? This interaction will likely be their first impression of your business before ever setting foot in your activity center, so make it count. Here is our checklist to convert those searches to paying customers. 

Last week we published an article on the latest Clubspeed features that were recently deployed. This week we're excited to share the new improvements our team is working on right now in preparation to deploy before the end of the year.  Our feature updates are a direct reflection of customer requests and we look forward to serving the growing requirements of family entertainment centers we serve worldwide.

It's been a quite a year here at Clubspeed and we're excited to share that we have been especially busy working on many long-awaited and much needed improvements. Our goal is to continue developing a solution that addresses the demands of our customers so they can streamline their operations and focus on what matters most. Take a look at the latest Clubspeed changes and stay tuned for next week's post on our roadmap of more exciting features and functions to come.

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Updated User Interface

Our front end user interface has undergone a long awaited update with a modernized look and feel. This is a stepping stone to a complete overhaul on the interface and bringing it into the cloud. 

We're excited to share that Clubspeed is returning as an exhibitor at IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida beginning November 18^th through the 22^nd. 

Clubspeed offers a robust list of features for karting and activity centers that continues to grow as the demands of our customers become more complex. The needs of karting facilities are unique and we are committed to delivering features that help our customers run their business with ease and efficiency.

Clubspeed proudly sponsored the Second Annual American E-Kart Championship (AEKC) held this past weekend at Accelerate Indoor Speedway & Events in Mokena, Illinois, showcasing 22 of the fastest indoor e-kart drivers in the country. The three day event began with qualifiers on Friday, August 23^rd and completed on Sunday. Ryan Wilson emerged victorious, winning a cool $10,000 cash prize for first place. Coming in a close second, Koby Phipps walked away with $2,500 and third place Bailey Tolson is going home with $1,000. 

An integrated payment solution offers you the ability to combine payment processing with other tools used to run your business. While it can be daunting trying to understand payment technology, an integrated solution provides you with streamlined operations so your team can focus on what matters most.