Oct
13
2009

ServiceU Resdesigns Website From Top to Bottom

If you haven’t visited the ServiceU website recently, stop by and check it out! You’ll be in for a big surprise! We’ve recently redesigned the site from top to bottom. While our newly designed website is geared to help educate prospective clients about our products, there’s a lot of new information on the site that you, our valued clients and friends, will find interesting and beneficial.

Here’s a look at some of the new additions:

• Expanded product information: We’ve added much more detailed information about all of our products. If you are currently using only one of our products, take a look at the other product sections. From FAQs to pricing to a downloadable brochure, you’re sure to learn something new about our products.  Since all of the ServiceU products work together seamlessly, there might be an opportunity for ServiceU to help you in another area of your organization.

• Easier access to the blog: We’ve made it easy for you to find our blog by putting it front and center on the homepage!  In our blog, you’ll find the archived UNews stories, hints and tips on using the ServiceU products, the latest ServiceU news, and much more.  We want to encourage interaction and lively debate, so check out our articles and leave your response. Don’t forget to keep coming  back or subscribe to the RSS feed; we post new stories frequently.

• Enhanced Resources Section: In this section, we’ve complied tips, hints and best practices to help you reach your goal.  Do you have a pearl of wisdom that other organizations can benefit from? We’re always looking for great advice to share with our clients.  Just drop us a line at mfrazier@ServiceU.com, and we’ll work with you to get your helpful hints posted!

• Webinars and Training Schedule: While you will no longer find this on our home page, we’ve relocated it to our Support section.  Here you’ll find an overview of all the Support resources ServiceU offers.  And while you’re here, don’t forget to sign up for one of our webinars using our enhanced calendar and registration system!

• PCI Compliance: At ServiceU, the security of your data is our top priority.  We go the extra mile by offering you PCI Compliant products.  What is PCI Compliance and why is that important?  Visit this page and learn more.

• Get to know “Our Team”: At ServiceU, you’re always working with real people, (not automated robots) so why not learn more about the people you’re working with?  We know you’d like to put name and voice together with a face, so check back frequently.  We’re going to be posting mug shots soon!

• Client Success Stories: Our clients really do say it best!  In this section, we’ve compiled testimonials and quotes from our clients who want to share how ServiceU is making it easy for their organizations to serve others.  Take a look; you may find your organization featured or learn about an innovative way another organization is using ServiceU products.  Plus, we’re always looking for more stories to tell.  If you’d like to share how ServiceU’s products have benefited your organization, email our marketing department at mfrazier@ServiceU.com.

And much more! Be sure to visit us online at www.ServiceU.com.

Oct
13
2009

EventU Green featured on Worship Facilities website

EventU Green was recently featured on Worship Facilities website in an article highlighting “efficient systems (that) can actually save both time and money down the road, enabling organizations to invest in the reason they were established in the first place: ministering to their congregations, communities and to those far from God. Click here to check out the article. And, visit  www.EventUGreen.com to how your organization can reduce energy costs by automating temperature control.

 

 

Oct
13
2009

October Founder’s Letter

Dear Friends,
If you haven’t visited the ServiceU website recently, I would encourage you to stop by.  We’ve recently redesigned the site from top to bottom.  While our newly designed website is geared to help educate prospective clients about our products, there’s a lot of new information on the site that you, our valued clients and friends, will find interesting and beneficial.

To accompany the newly redesigned website, we’ve unveiled a new slogan: ServiceU: Serving others-simplified. I’d like to take a moment to share with you why I think this new motto embodies who we are and what our products do for you, our valued clients.

Most of our clients, from churches to schools to non-profit organizations, exist to serve others.  Whether it is sharing the Word of God, educating young minds or feeding the homeless, your organizations put the needs of others ahead of monetary gain.

Unfortunately, there are many obstacles that can get in the way of serving others.  Limited financial resources and time-stretched staff members are just a few of the challenges many of you face.

But, as you know, your organizations can still benefit from the cutting edge technologies that help improve efficiency by getting more done with less, reducing expenses and saving time.

That is where we come in.  At ServiceU, our goal is to bring you technological advances in easy-to-use software tools.  Our software makes it easier for you to get your jobs done.  But, for us, it goes even deeper than that.  We strive for our tools to play a pivotal part in helping you accomplish your mission of serving others.   I feel “Serving others-simplified” captures the essence of what our products do for you.  Our tools simplify and automate administrative processes by moving them online.  This way, you can focus on doing what you do best:  serving others.

As always, I appreciate the opportunity to serve you and partner with your organization to accomplish your inspiring goals.

Sincerely,
Tim

Aug
31
2009

Five Ways Online Ticketing Helps With Outreach

Not only are Christmas and Easter the two most important dates on the church calendar, but they are also the most valuable times for outreach.  Many churches use their Christmas production as a tool for sharing the word of God with those in their community. A great way to generate interest in your event and reach the community is by providing performance details on your church’s website.  Going one step further, have you ever considered online ticket sales as a way to reach guests and visitors? Here’s a look at how online ticketing can be a beneficial outreach tool.

Top five ways online ticketing helps with outreach:
1. Online ticketing reduces costs and frees up money for outreach
Online ticketing cuts costs by reducing postage fees to mail tickets.  It also reduces the administrative burden of selling tickets. This releases more financial and personnel resources to utilize in other areas of your ministry.

2. Fewer volunteers in the ticket box
Online ticketing can reduce the number volunteers needed to sell tickets. This allows them to help in other ways, including meeting and greeting the guests.

3. Follow up
Another great aspect of using online ticketing for outreach is the follow up capabilities your organization has once someone has purchased a ticket. With TicketU™, patrons enter their email address when purchasing tickets and check a box to indicate  if they are interested in other events.  This provides churches another way to communicate with people in the future.

4. Reserved seating encourages guest attendance
Reserved seating eliminates the hassles of finding a seat or meeting a friend who saved a seat.  This makes guests feel much more comfortable and more likely to attend your event.

5. Flexibility
Many guests may not feel comfortable going to an unfamiliar church office to purchase a ticket.  By offering online event ticketing, your guests can order tickets from the comfort of their home.

Learn MORE

Learn how to simplify the process of selling tickets to your production, and learn more about how to sell event tickets online or onsite with TicketU.

Aug
31
2009

September Founder’s Letter

Dear Friends,
As the summer winds down, you may feel that you have plenty of time to plan for your church’s Christmas production.  The truth is, the Advent season will be upon us before we know it. Now is actually the best time to start planning for your Christmas programs, performances, concerts,  or other ticketed holiday events.  While there is a lot that goes into coordinating and planning these productions, TicketU can help you eliminate the hassle of selling event tickets. In addition, it is a great tool for outreach.  Read the five ways in which online ticketing can be a beneficial outreach tool.

If you’re considering an online ticketing system for your Christmas production, I would encourage you to attend one of our TicketU webinars. You’ll learn more about how TicketU can dramatically improve the way in which you sell your event tickets. And, if you participate in a TicketU webinar, you’ll be entered to win a free iPod Shuffle!  Learn more about how to eliminate the hassle of selling event tickets.

As always, I truly appreciate the opportunity to do business with you,

Tim