Clubs have cut back personnel everywhere they can without impacting member service but, has this forced to cut back so far where handling reservations for member events has become very difficult? The good news is that Jonas released an Event Registration system that is incredibly user friendly for your team and accessible via the web for member reservations.
Reservations absolutely makes "cents". Simply put: Member Service = Increased Foot Traffic = Higher Revenues = Happy Members = Member Retention & More Members.

Many clubs struggle with how to handle their beverage inventory. Over-pouring, theft, tedious physical inventory practices, and breakage problems can rob a club of that little bank we like to the "bar".

The Excitement! The Thrill! The long awaited Dining Reservation is now in Beta. Jonas just released a sneak peak to us, at TTA, of the new Dining Reservations module and it looks g-r-e-a-t.

As with all of Jonas products it's fully integrated with the member database, POS Sales items & categories, reporting, etc. This makes an extremely easy tool to setup and use not to mention all of the robust existing capabilities such as flow of data such as member file, demographics, etc. Here is a quick list of functionality that I've only quickly scratched the surface on:

Orders from the waiting staff can be transmitted directly from the terminal to your Jonas network for processing via the wireless network. With its 4.3” widescreen LCD and touchscreen and 4 way direction sensor, the terminal will eliminate operator errors and improve customer service.

Packed with comprehensive features and accessories, the OT-100 is a very affordable handheld terminal which will enhance any hospitality solution. Features of this mighty little POS workstation include:

Screen: Small and discreet, with a stunning 4.3” widescreen touch LCD

Connection Interface include:

Jonas' promotion has me thinking of an article I published in the TTA Update several months ago. Below is that article on the importance of rewarding your membership and some ideas on how to accomplish this.

A strategic, well thought out loyalty program can have a tremendous impact of member club usage, satisfaction, and retention. Reward and entice your members for their participation and spending at your club. Jonas has a flexible loyalty system that when paired with the Cash (or Gift) Card module will draw your members back to the club.

Loyalty Programs

More and more clubs are requesting information on magnetic cards. Surprisingly, many of the requests I'm receiving is from conservative, staid clubs. The conversation usually begins with with the need for identification at the fitness or pool area but these little gems can do so much more: member identification within your building, speed up POS processing, assign a cash value for Gift Cards, employee identification, clocking in purposes, and the list goes on as clubs become more creative.

Mobility, Is it really useful and cost effective for a POS? HHHmmmm.... let's explore the benefits.

At TTA we recommend going with a light, small but not too small unit called the WebTab DT. This unit has about an 8 1/2" touchscreen which is large enough for most of us to see and use a menu.

The Jonas Activity Management (JAM) reservations tools enable you to integrate key areas where detailed reservations systems are essential with your current software system. Whether you are just beginning to offer services or you are running full-service facilities, the JAMS will simplify your daily operations, providing a more relaxing experience for your staff and clients alike. Join us on for an overview of the four modules: Spa Management, Event Registration, Court Booking, and Class Scheduling and a sneak preview of the Dining Reservations.