Overview

ThinkSmart Software provides a comprehensive suite of tools for businesses that manage classes, bookings, and customer registrations. It helps owners automate time-consuming administrative tasks such as scheduling, invoicing, and student management. By consolidating these functions into a single platform, it replaces fragmented spreadsheets and generic software, helping class-based businesses save time and improve operational efficiency.

Founder story

Founded in Australia, ThinkSmart Software was developed to solve the administrative challenges of class-based businesses. The team created a specialized software package designed to automate scheduling and booking, helping owners move away from inefficient paper-based systems. They continue to evolve their product suite to support a wide range of extracurricular and sports organizations globally.

What it does

• Provides a centralized scheduling engine to manage class timetables, enrollments, and facility usage across multiple locations
• Automates the invoicing and payment collection process, allowing businesses to track fees and student attendance efficiently
• Features a dedicated customer portal and mobile app that lets clients update details, book classes, and pay invoices online
• Includes robust reporting tools that give owners clear visibility into their business performance, enrollment trends, and financial health
• Supports specific needs for various sectors like dance, music, swimming, tennis, and gymnastics through tailored product versions.

Who it's for

• Dance and Music Studios
• Swimming Schools
• Tennis Coaching Programs
• Gymnastics and Fitness Clubs

Why it works

• Centralizing business administration into one system eliminates the inefficiency of managing separate tools for scheduling, payments, and communications
• The platform is built specifically for class-based operations, ensuring features directly address the unique workflows of these industries
• Automation of manual tasks like reminders and invoicing significantly reduces administrative workload, allowing staff to focus on teaching
• Cloud-based accessibility ensures that business owners can monitor operations, enrollments, and payments in real-time from any device.

Growth strategies

• Targeting niche class- based industries with specialized product versions (e.g., SwimBiz, DanceBiz, TennisBiz) to capture vertical-specific markets.
• Investing in customer- facing mobile applications that improve the user experience for parents and students.
• Expanding support and implementation services to ensure high adoption rates for new clients switching from spreadsheets.
• Developing regional support infrastructure to maintain high service standards in Australia, the UK, and international markets.

Alternatives

• Mindbody
• Vagaro
• Jackrabbit Class
• Glofox

Comparison overview

• ThinkSmart Software is specifically optimized for class-based extracurricular businesses, while alternatives like Mindbody are broader platforms often geared toward larger gyms and high-volume wellness studios.