Optimize Appointment Scheduling with Service Finish Blocks

Key Benefits of Service Finish Blocks

Time Management: Automatically allocates time for breaks, cleanup, and prep between services.
Online Booking Optimization: Ensures online bookings accurately reflect total service time, including buffers.
Flexible Scheduling: Adapts to standalone and multi-service appointments.
Improved Reporting: Supports accurate reporting by linking blocks to appropriate categories.

Steps for Setting Up Service Finish Blocks

Create or Edit a Service
- Navigate to the service category in your scheduling software.
- Select an existing service or create a new one.
Define Service and Processing Times
- Set the primary service duration (e.g., 60 minutes for applying highlights).
- Add processing time if needed (e.g., 45 minutes for processing hair color).
Add a Finish Block
- Insert a finish block for cleanup, prep, or buffer time (e.g., 15–30 minutes).
- Name the block appropriately (e.g., "Blow Dry," "Clean & Prep," or "Finish").
Configure Pricing and Reporting Categories
- Set the finish block’s price to zero unless it has a separate fee.
- Assign the correct reporting category for accurate tracking.
Enable Finish Block Settings
- Tick the box to designate it as a finishing component.
- Ensure it is automatically removed when multiple services are booked together.

Example Use Cases

Hair Coloring Appointment:
Primary Service: Full Head Highlights (60 minutes)
Processing Time: 45 minutes
Finish Block: Blow Dry (15 minutes)
Outcome: Inclusion of prep and processing time in the schedule.
Facial Treatment:
Primary Service: Cleansing Facial (60 minutes)
Finish Block: Clean & Prep (15 minutes)
Outcome: Ensures sufficient time for room turnaround between clients.

Viewing Appointments with Finish Blocks
Appointments in the booking system display:

When multiple services are booked, the finish block is automatically removed to streamline scheduling.

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Implementing service finish blocks allows businesses to optimize time management, account for processing, cleanup, and preparation, and ensure seamless transitions between appointments. This guide outlines how to set up and utilize service finish blocks effectively.