Workflow at a glance
Handle a service request without pretending it is checkout
- Record the requested service time as an event.
- Align staff availability, participants, and reminders.
- Publish a service window as available; a client can request it, and the team still confirms whether it becomes an appointment.
What stays separate Payments, inventory, automated checkout, and sales reporting remain in dedicated business systems.
What the shared booking calendar covers
- Appointments, open time slots, and schedule changes in one calendar.
- Staff availability and handoffs visible to invited team members.
- Event reminders configured for the people who need them.
- A request flow for a listed open slot; the organizer still confirms the booking.
Choose a calendar for your service
Barbershop
Coordinate barber shifts, chair availability, appointments, and walk-in windows.
Open the barbershop calendarBeauty salon
Line up specialist schedules, treatments, and salon preparation.
Open the beauty salon calendarTattoo studio
Schedule consultations, longer sessions, and time to prepare the studio.
Open the tattoo studio calendarAuto service
Coordinate vehicle intake, workshop time, parts arrivals, and handover windows.
Open the auto service calendarHow an open time slot works
Mark suitable time as available for booking. A client can send a request for that slot; the request is not an automatic reservation or payment. The organizer reviews it and confirms the appointment separately.
For general group scheduling beyond customer appointments, see the shared calendar for teams and groups.
FAQ
Does a request for an open slot confirm an appointment?
No. The client asks for the listed time, and the organizer reviews and confirms the booking. The request does not charge a payment.
Should I use the general booking calendar or a service-specific one?
Use the general calendar to coordinate a straightforward appointment flow. Choose a service-specific calendar when chairs, specialists, studio sessions, or workshop bays shape the schedule.
Does SotiDo replace customer management or point-of-sale software?
No. It coordinates calendar events, participants, and reminders. Payments, customer records, stock, and business reporting belong in the tools your service already uses for those jobs.