Hello,
Is there an option, coming up in the pipeline, allowing us to preset deposit amounts for each service? Pending the type of service and or amount, the deposit may vary for each service. Also, there should be an option to require them to make the final payment, by a preset date. We can do this with invoices, as it pertains to setting a due date for the remaining balance.
With my services, if a client desires to make a deposit instead of the full payment, the remaining balance comes due (3) days before their appointment. Allowing them to split the payment. But, also, allowing me to receive the full payment a few days before the appointment. I currently do this, manually, with the invoices. But, it would be great to create a template, or modify deposit amounts for each service, set a predetermined due date for the balance, i.e. 3 days prior to the appointment; and not have to create an invoice to do so. They should be able make a deposit through the website, under our preset terms and conditions. And, allow us to still require pre-payment and approval before booking.
Also, it would be great if our clients have the option to add on "items" while they book. They should be able to select a service, then there be an option for them to add on additional items. For example, I am a photographer. A person should be able to book a photoshoot session, then have the option to add on an item such as extra edited photos. I'm aware multiple services can be booked. But, items should be bookable online by customers, too. And, course, we can determine which items are available to them.
Another matter is having the option to hide the "block extra time," from the customers. I have my photoshoots by the hour. And, I block off extra time allowing me to clean up, etc. before the next session. Currently, clients can see the blocked off time. Therefore, an appointment that is only meant to be (1)hr, and I block off an extra 30 mins for me to prepare for my next appointment, their appointment reflects (1.5)hr upon the client receiving their confirmation email. This is confusing to the clients when the appointment terms states (1). But, when they book it shows, to them, that their appointment is (1.5)
Also, the processing time should be able to be added into the services. I using the processing time to reflect on my schedule that I travel to travel for an on-location. But, the processing time isn't blocked off on the schedule when we add that option. So, anyone else can come in and request that time slot, because it still reflects available on the schedule. But, of course, I wouldn't be available due to traveling for another appointment.
