sbFirstDay is appointment-based business software for the independent service professional. Introductory price just $49 (this is a one-time cost, not a recurring subscription). Book appointments; create and send stunning, high impact marketing emails to your customers, track inventory, run reports (income statement, sales detail, sales tax reports, inventory reporting, etc.). Create standing appointments, email appointment reminders, etc. Complete video training fo r every window in the software included in the price.

Perfect for hair stylists, tutors, nail techs, personal trainers, herbalists, cleaning services, consultants, tutors, or other one person operations.

Whether you are a commission sales professional, a booth renter or an independent stylist, sbFirstDay is right for you. Use only the modules that apply to your current situation, e.g., perhaps you are building your clientele while working for a salon...use sbFirstDay to send out beautiful, full-color graphical emails to your clients (use your pictures or the standard ones that are included). Build your client lists...they are the source of your income and the base upon which you build your business.

The multiple staff version (sbNextStep) will be available in 2010. The upgrade cost will be just the difference in the normal product prices (about $40).

Other benefits: Makes filing taxes easy. Tracks expenses. Helps you to communicate with your customers and suppliers. Monitor inventory of products, place purchase requests with your suppliers.

sbFirstDay was built to help you reduce your operating costs while giving you the power to manage your business effectively. It even takes advantage of your free web mail to send out the promotional emails, customer invoices, and appointment reminders.