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5 Scheduling Challenges Teams Face and How Sync Link Saves the Day

Hey there, fellow corporate warriors! Let's talk about scheduling meetings – the necessary evil of our professional lives. You know the drill: the back-and-forth emails, the "what time works for you?" dance, the inevitable "oops, I double-booked" fluster. It's enough to make you want to pull your hair out. But fear not, friends, because Sync Link is here to change the game.

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Is this app private and secure?

We do not store your event names or any associated data. We grab only your teams available-to-book slots. When we display your team’s availability, we do not display your company name or the names of the attendees. Also, we enable you to set a date for the link to expire so that the availability is not published…

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How does this app compare to booking tools like Calendly?

Calendly and similar tools provide real-time availability, but only for one person. Sync Link provides real-time availability for an entire team and on-the-fly combinations of different people. If you only need to provide availability for one person, then Calendly would definitely be a tool to consider!

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How does this app compare to FindTime?

FindTime does not display real-time availability. It relies on each invitee responding (which they may or may not do). All it takes is for one person to not respond in a timely manner to bog down the whole meeting planning process. If those involved in your meeting planning all respond immediately to your polling request, then FindTime…

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Will this app work on my company account?

If your company allows you to install Outlook plugins, then yes, you should be able to use Sync Link. We offer a 30-day free trial so that you can add Sync Link to Outlook to confirm that it works. Sync Link does not store your calendar data, events or attendees in our system.

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Whose calendars can I include in my Sync Link availability calendar?

Sync Link will work for you whether or not anyone else at your company uses Sync Link. If you can see your co-worker’s free/busy information in the Outlook Scheduling Assistant, you can include that co-worker in your consolidated availability calendar. Example Let’s say Mylie has three co-workers who work with her at MyCo Inc. The…

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How does Sync Link compare to Microsoft Bookings?

Sync Link and Microsoft Bookings are two very different tools. While Microsoft Bookings is a booking tool, Sync Link is an availability-sharing tool. Microsoft Bookings allows other people to see your available time slots. So it’s a great tool if someone outside your company needs to book a meeting with only you. However, if you need…

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Power Tip: Use “soft-bookings” when calendars are full

As an Outlook user, you are likely familiar with the three response options for a calendar invite: Accept, Decline or Tentative.   Most people are not aware of the fourth option…to Accept and also be Tentative.   It is possible to respond with an Accept response (letting the meeting requestor know that you plan to attend), but on your own calendar mark the same meeting as Tentative on…

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Why is it so hard to schedule meetings across time zones?

To address these challenges, consider using scheduling tools or apps that can automatically convert time zones, and be sure to communicate clearly and confirm the meeting time with all participants in advance. Additionally, being flexible and considerate of participants' time zones can help facilitate smoother scheduling across the globe.

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