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Bodywork Buddy: business management software for the solo therapist that keeps you organized and makes tax time a breeze.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

FAQ

Once we are users of your product do we have access to a live person via phone or live chat? And is there an additional cost for this support?
  • There is no additional cost for support.  Email support is always available and we will respond to your email within the same day.  If you prefer phone, we will gladly give you a call.

How are your contracts written up and how is payment made?  If I want out of the contract how do I do that? How long can you lock me into the price?
  • Regarding payment, we work with Google Checkout. (Similar to PayPal). You will be charged once a month or once a year, depending on your preference when you sign up. You can cancel at any time – you will simply go to your Google Checkout account to cancel your subscription. As for being locked in to the price, we are offering to be locked in to the $35/month to anyone who signs up now through the end of the year. We are currently working to add online scheduling and also have many other features planned, and these features will be added to your subscription for no extra charge.

How long have you been in business?


  • We created Bodywork Buddy in 2009. Berin Iwlew is the software developer and has 11 yrs experience creating custom-made software programs. I am the massage therapist and have 11 yrs experience running a private practice. We worked together to create Bodywork Buddy – including all the features I have always wanted to help me run my massage business. We spent much of 2009 creating the program and beta testing to ensure it’s usability, and we’re continuing to add new features and updates after our "official launch" in April 2010.

Can the information I put into your server be printed out so I have a hard copy of it or can it be downloaded onto excel?


  • Your information can be printed out, but it cannot be downloaded onto Excel. Client sessions can be printed out and include the client address and contact information. Expense and income reports can be easily printed out (they have been designed to be printed out for your accountant for tax preparation).
 
In the event your server goes down, how do I access my information?
  • Backups are done daily on the server, so in the event it goes down, we will still have your information.

Monday, July 19, 2010

Bodywork Buddy to be featured on Massage Nerd / BlogTV

Watch for us LIVE on Wednesday, July 21st at 9pm Central on BlogTV with The Massage Nerd - Ryan Hoyme - as we talk about Bodywork Buddy massage software and what it can do for your practice management!
Can't catch the show live?  Ryan will have recordings on his site for viewing later, so check back!

Thursday, June 17, 2010

2010 is half over....

So here we are in June.  Amazing how time flies!  We get busy with work and life and before we know it, the year is half over! 
Now is a good time to evaluate how you are doing with your 2010 bookkeeping.  Do you have a pile of paperwork still waiting to be organized? 
I find what works best for me - is to enter in my sessions and expenses throughout the day, as they happen.  (It's so easy with Bodywork Buddy massage software!) While my client is getting off the table, I enter in my notes and session details, so that when they come out all relaxed, I am ready to enter their payment into the system.  Seriously, it only takes a minute.  Getting into this habit will save you so much time & energy come tax time/year end.
This is a quote I love - it reminds me to focus:
Small things done consistently and in strategic places produce the greatest results.
I don't recall where I first read this, but it has always stuck with me.  And it's a great philosophy for keeping up on the business end of your massage practice!

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Free Trial

Bodywork Buddy offers a free 30 day trial to make sure it's a good fit for your massage practice.  If you have any questions or concerns, just email us - we're always just a click away!  We will respond within the same day.
We are not some huge corporate company...we are a grassroots, family owned company who is currently active in the massage therapy field - we care about your practice and helping you succeed!  We are in touch with the current day-to-day needs of the busy solo practitioner  - I am currently running a successful private practice myself.
You will also notice on the Dashboard is a "submit feature" button.  Is there something you would like to see added to the massage program?  Let us know - we want to hear from you.
Are you already using Bodywork Buddy?  How is it helping you run your practice?  We'd love to hear from you.  If you want to give a testimonial, contact us today.

Friday, May 7, 2010

Client Referrals

Do you have a referral program? With Bodywork Buddy, it's easy to reward clients who refer their friends to you. Just check out the "reports" page to quickly see who your top referrers are. Encourage word-of-mouth advertising - people are more likely to try something if it's recommended by a friend. Better than paid advertising any day!


Bodywork Buddy: Loyal and friendly massage software.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Client Birthdays

Do you remember and recognize client's birthdays?  You should!  Sending out a quick birthday postcard with 10% off a massage during the month of their birthday is a nice little treat for your clients who regularly visit you throughout the rest of the year.  Even if you don't offer a discount, just remembering their birthday with a card is very thoughtful and will mean alot to your clients! 
With Bodywork Buddy, it couldn't be easier to keep track of client birthdays.  Our massage software displays upcoming birthdays on the dashboard, so you're never caught off guard. 

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Why Web-Based?

Wondering what the advantage is to web-based massage software instead of a program installed onto your pc? 
For starters, updates and new features will automatically be added, no need to check back in and install updates. 
With a web-based program, you can access the system from any computer with internet access.  This enables you to get caught up with some bookkeeping in the early morning hours while you drink your coffee and the kids sleep... or on rainy Sunday afternoons, or < insert convenient time in your life > while NOT being at the office or lugging home a laptop.
Another major benefit to web-based massage software: WE do the backups for you.  When is the last time you backed up your client files?  Do you remember?  How much of a hassle would it be if you were to lose everything today?  Did you have it all backed up - and - do you know where those backups are?  With Bodywork Buddy, you don't have to worry.  That is all taken care of for you, on a daily basis.  Just adding a little more zen to your day, one less thing for you to worry about in your busy practice.

Sunday, May 2, 2010

My Practice

I've been using Bodywork Buddy for my practice management for about 8 months now.  Wow, it has totally simplified my bookkeeping.  Before, I was using a quirky program that had a mind of it's own - if I wasn't careful, it was easy to lose all the information I had just entered.  Talk about frustrating!!  It wasn't web-based either, so I could only use it on my office computer (which happens to be a laptop) but that still meant lugging my laptop home on a regular basis to get caught up on bookkeeping... unless of course I wanted to spend that extra time at the office away from my family.
What I love about Bodywork Buddy is that I can access it from any computer with internet access.  So, I can do some paperwork while at the office, then I can head home and continue where I left off after having spent some time with my family.  No need to be stuck at the office, or drag my laptop home with me.  I can pay my business bills with my online banking, and immediately enter them into my expenses on Bodywork Buddy all while drinking my coffee in the early quiet morning hours.  It really helps to keep me up-to-date on my bookkeeping, no more procrastinating because I don't want to be stuck at the office.
This massage software is SO USER FRIENDLY.  I've always said "I'm high touch, not high tech!!"  With Bodywork Buddy, I don't need to be a computer whiz, it's so simple and easy to use.  And it doesn't freak out on me and lose info I just spent 5 minutes entering.
The system is really designed for the small massage practice.  There are other online based systems out there that are meant for huge up-scale spas, and the pricing reflects that!  We know that you're a one-man show... private practitioners are often the MT, the janitor, the receptionist, the laundry specialist, the marketing director, the bookkeeper, and the list goes on!!  You are busy, wearing many hats.  Bodywork Buddy is designed with you in mind - simplifying your practice management so you can focus on what you love - Massage Therapy!  All while being very reasonably priced, helping you keep your overhead low. 

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Bodywork Buddy featured on BlogTV with Massage Nerd

July 21st - Berin and Cindy Iwlew of Bodywork Buddy will be interviewed on Blog tv with Massage Nerd Ryan Hoyme.  Hear more information about the new massage software straight from the creators themselves. More details to come as the date approaches...

Who is Bodywork Buddy?

Bodywork Buddy is the dreamchild of a husband and wife team. Berin Iwlew - the developer. Cindy Iwlew - the massage therapist. Both have been in their field since 1999, bringing 22 combined yrs experience together to create the most loyal and friendly massage software.



At a glance reports, charts, and graphs are available with the click of a mouse - giving you an instant update of the health of your practice.  Easily track income to expense ratio as well as gift certificate sales, client referrals, even percentage of most popular services rendered.  Bodywork Buddy massage software is feature-rich and user-friendly.  Made for the massage therapist, not the computer tech!

Friday, April 30, 2010

Adding Client Records

Bodywork Buddy is very user-friendly.  Simply add your client information to get started.
Below is an example of what you will see when you begin to add a client into the system.  There are seperate tabs for phone numbers, email addresses, medical history, etc. 

There is no limit to how many clients you can enter into Bodywork Buddy.
Loyal and friendly massage software - we're not kidding!


Thursday, April 29, 2010

Introducing A New Massage Software Program: Bodywork Buddy

Bodywork Buddy is a simple to use, online-based system specifically tailored for massage therapists. Built with the vision to be user friendly and productive, Bodywork Buddy is here to help bodyworkers succeed with their massage practice.
Our massage software is designed to help therapists keep records of clients, appointments, track gift certificates and tally business expenses.
Try it for Free! No credit card required.
Register now and try out the online massage software for free with absolutely no obligations. We're confident you'll love the way Bodywork Buddy will simplify your massage practice management. After the trial you can continue with a subscription for only $35/month.

Visit http://www.bodyworkbuddy.com/ to sign up for your free trial.  More posts coming soon detailing features and more!