Best Practices for Implementing Venue Management Software into FECs
The article explores best practices for implementing venue management software in family entertainment centers (FECs). It emphasizes the importance of selecting a system that can scale and adapt alongside business growth. Industry expert Kalyn New from Roller Software highlights scalability and integration as key components.
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Key takeaways
Strategically choose a venue management system to ensure scalability.
Focus on integration to streamline operations inside FECs.
Consider long-term growth potential beyond immediate operational needs.
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The implementation of venue management software is a pivotal step for businesses in the entertainment and leisure industry. Kalyn New from Roller Software shared her expertise on this subject in a soundbite from the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo (IAAPA). Her insights focus on two main aspects: scalability and integration.
Kalyn New underscores the significance of choosing a venue management system with a long-term perspective. The ideal software should not only cater to the current requirements of a business or FEC but also have the capacity to adapt and grow along with it. This foresight is crucial as it avoids the need for frequent software changes, which can be both costly and disruptive to business operations.
The ideal software should not only cater to the current requirements of a business or FEC but also have the capacity to adapt and grow along with it.
Integration is another crucial factor in the implementation of venue management software. New points out that businesses often face challenges due to the use of multiple, disjointed systems. This fragmentation leads to increased training time and costs, as staff must learn to navigate various tools. Furthermore, handling data across different platforms can lead to inconsistencies and errors. As a result, businesses struggle to reconcile data effectively, hampering their ability to derive reliable insights.
Roller Software addresses these issues by offering an all-in-one solution. By consolidating various functionalities into a single platform, businesses can streamline their operations. This integration simplifies staff training and ensures consistency in data handling, thereby enhancing efficiency and reducing the risk of data errors.
By consolidating various functionalities into a single platform, businesses can streamline their operations.
The key takeaways from New's IAAPA soundbite focus on the importance of selecting scalable, integrated venue management software. Such systems not only support current operational needs but also anticipate future growth, ensuring a sustainable and efficient management solution for businesses in the entertainment and leisure sector.
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Ben Thomas serves as Head of Pro AV at MarketScale, where he leads content and media strategy for the pro AV sector. With over 15 years of award-winning experience across large-scale events, network television, OTT platforms, and podcasting, he has guided major B2B brands including Intel, Sennheiser, Samsung, and Philips to billions of content interactions. He holds a B.A. in Mass Communications and is recognized for his expertise in podcast hosting, public speaking, marketing, and content strategy.
