WNiF Magazine - Autumn 2013 Edition | Page 48

market leader in Australia, clubs are choosing to change from other software products because of the ease of use of the product and its ever-expanding features.’ Links is an Australian company that has been operating since 1999. They have many well-known clients including Genesis Health Clubs in Queensland, Recreation Health Clubs, and YMCA Australia. What sets you apart from the competition? Links Modular Solutions is a software program written in Australia for the Australian and New Zealand markets. Australia’s needs are unique in the world and as such we produce a product with a wide variety of functions to address those needs. In short, Links provides a total turnkey solution for leisure facilities and fitness clubs. What’s new or different about your software? How many centres currently use your system in Australia? Links is the market leader in Australia – there are currently in excess of 800 facilities using our system in Australia alone. It is constantly growing, with over 100 clubs joining in the last 12 months. Software for Personal Trainers, Studios & Clubs will help your business Find, Manage & Keep Clients. What advice do you have for someone considering a member management system? Make sure you do your research! Providers should be able to provide a demonstration of the software, and don’t be afraid to ask questions relating to your own experiences in facilities, from both the management and member point of view. And don’t focus only on the present. You need to ensure that your software provider is growing with the industry. So be sure to ask what the future developments of the software are, and how are they going to help you achieve more in your business for you and your members. OPEN DAY joi no r t Fies sion s s EE Fening e FR AY bring a 7D IAL friend TR ap C Links is currently just about to release our new members web program called Active Carrot. Active Carrot allows for customers to purchase memberships, create an account, book and pay for appointments, casual workout etc, check their workout schedules and fitness assessment details, purchase product from the club, view attendance records and so much more. E RE L F IA TR The Kiosk module of Links provides a virtual customer service agent, allowing for sales of casual entries, visit passes and memberships as well as class bookings and PT check-in. Experience the best of all worlds ture L eads Find Clients Centaman has enabled us to have a single system that integrates all of the centre’s needs from front of house admissions to membership marketing in an integrated solution. – Dan Skakavac, Sydney Olympic Aquatic and Athletic Centre Grow your database Build rapport Convert more sales Track marketing ROI Manage referrals . IP No ERSH MEMB CLUB CARD .au com are. 7 2 37 ectsoftw nn 00 80 Ph: 13.clientco www Manage Clients Automate billing Manage booking schedules Check in members Complete fitness assessments View attendance reports Keep Clients Retain more members Know your clients Engage members Cross sell & up-sell Analyse client data Also available WorkOutConnect GymBrand.com.au CENTAMAN (www.centaman.com) Mobile Apps for your Fitness Business Centaman is a complete solution for managing a fitness centre. The software is built around best practice processes and designed in conjunction with industry experts to provide a wide range of functionality. The system allows operators to have a fully integrated system from the front FW6