Moving from Manual Admin or Upgrading Your Club Management System? Read This First!

Written by
Melih Kalender
3
min read
Marketing
Growth

Why Use a Club Management System?

Children’s activity businesses are often built on passion. You fall in love with the way dancing makes you feel or the rush of being on the pitch with your team, and you think, I want to do this every day for the rest of my life. It’s a passion project for many, and plenty of kids’ activity providers don’t even see their clubs as businesses at first.

But as much heart and soul as you put into it, the reality is, you are running a business. And that means having the right systems in place to keep things running smoothly. You want to be able to delegate tasks, provide a professional experience for parents, and keep everything organised so your business can grow and customers keep coming back.

That’s why more and more kids’ activity providers are using club management systems to simplify payments, automate registers, and create a seamless parent booking experience. And when it comes to choosing the right booking and management software, ClassForKids stands out as the industry favourite – trusted for over 10 years for its ease of use, industry-specific features, and reliability.

If you’re thinking about upgrading your kids’ activity business with the best booking software for classes but have questions before making the switch, this blog has all the answers you need.

Won’t I need a lot of time to learn how to navigate a club management system?

Nope! ClassForKids is designed to be simple and intuitive, even for those who aren’t tech-savvy. Our booking and management software makes it easy for you to run your children’s activity business without the frustration of complicated tech.

And if you ever need help, we’ve got you covered:

✔️ Live support from our award-winning team is available right inside your booking system.

✔️ Free onboarding support, tailored to your needs, so you feel confident from day one.

✔️ 24/7 Help Centre with guides to help you make the most of your club management system.

How will I get the parents on board? They aren’t very tech-savvy.

Good news: many parents already use ClassForKids to book classes with other clubs. Since our class booking system has the largest parent user base, there’s a good chance they’re already familiar with the process.

If not, it’s still easy. Just send them a link, ask them to create an account, and… well, that’s actually it; just sit back and watch the bookings roll in!

And don’t worry, you’ll get:

📩 Free email templates to help you explain the switch.

📚 Guides you can share with parents to make the transition smooth.

How long does it take to get started?

Our class booking software is built for simplicity and performance. You can be up and running within 24 hours, but we’ll always work at a pace that suits you.

How do I share my class booking link with parents?

Easy! Our onboarding specialist will show you how to publish your booking link.

You can:

📢 Share it on social media or via email.

🌍 Integrate it into your website with our easy-to-follow guides – no web developer needed!

Got more questions? Check out our [.blue__text]FAQs[.blue__text] or click [.pink__text]here[.pink__text] to get in touch. We’re always happy to help!

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What are your transaction fees for online payments?

For online payments, ClassForKids charges a 3.1% transaction fee. We partner with Stripe to securely process these payments, and Stripe applies its own fees, which vary depending on your location.

In return, you get:

💰 Payments straight into your bank account with no chasing parents for cash.

📊 Clear, automated payment records for easy tracking and reconciliation.

🔒 Industry-leading encryption to keep parents’ details secure.

Prefer to take cash or childcare vouchers? No problem! Our club management system gives you the flexibility to accept multiple payment types so you can run your business your way.

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I’ve seen your competitors always introducing new features. What’s your process for that?

We’ve been in business for over 10 years, which means we’ve had the time to perfect our features rather than rush new ones out just for the sake of it.

Before introducing any new features, we follow a rigorous process (apologies for the technical details, but we think they matter):

🛠 Quality control tests to make sure everything works flawlessly.

🔄 Internal testing and refinement sessions to iron out any issues.

👥 Beta testing with real customers to gather hands-on feedback.

💬 Logging and actioning all customer feedback to keep improving our product.

We prioritise functionality and security over hype. And because our system is proactively monitored daily, you can trust that everything runs smoothly, without unexpected surprises.

Still got questions? Pop over to our [.orange__text]FAQs[.orange__text] or click [.green__text]here[.green__text] to get in touch. We’re always here to help!

Ready to Make the Switch?

Using a club management system like ClassForKids isn’t just about making admin easier. It’s about saving time, growing your business, and providing the best experience for your customers.

Want to see it in action? Start your free trial of our club management system and discover how it can simplify admin, boost your revenue, and transform the way you run your children’s activity business!

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Melih Kalender

Melih’s our go-to for blogs that intrigue, guides that inform, and ads that grab your attention. When he’s not writing content, you’ll find him chasing the stories behind words, experimenting in the kitchen, or plotting his next big adventure.