When it comes to your software, however, certain browsers can offer distinct advantages. “At EZFacility, we recommend Chrome to our clients,” says Greg Barra, Manager of Support & Training. “Not only is it a popular browser, it’s also easy to use and offers some of the best add-ons and customization, which makes it a good option for our users.”

Why is Chrome our favorite web browser?

While each browser offers advantages, Chrome stands apart from its competitors as the most popular choice for e-commerce users. “Since Chrome is the market leader, it made sense for us to optimize our system to perform on the platform,” commented EZFacility’s Director of R&D, Mike Vidal.

Chrome offers best-in-class security, an intuitive interface, and an extensive library of third-party extensions to enhance the user’s experience. It offers excellent malware protection on almost any device, giving you peace of mind as you use your club’s management software. You can also customize your Chrome homepage, which puts your EZFacility software and other vital business tools at your fingertips at all times.

To use Chrome to access your EZFacility software, simply Download Chrome and follow the instructions below to make it your default browser.

How to set Google Chrome as your default browser on Mac:

1. If you haven’t already, Download Chrome.
2. Launch Chrome.
3. Click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of your screen.
4. Click “Settings.”
5. Under “Default browser,” select “Make default.”

How to set Google Chrome as your default browser on PC

Windows 10 or later:

1. If you haven’t already, Download Chrome.
2. Open the Start menu by clicking the blue Windows logo.
3. Click the gear icon to open Settings.
4. Click either “System” or “Apps,” depending on if you’re running the Original or Creators version of Windows. Then select “Default apps.”
5. Under “Web browser,” click your current browser.
6. In the “Choose an app” window, click “Google Chrome” to set it as your default browser.

Windows 8 or older:

1. If you haven’t already, Download Chrome.
2. Click the Start menu at the bottom of your screen, represented by the Windows logo.
3. Click “Control Panel” and then “Programs.”
4. Select “Default Programs” and then “Set your default programs.”
5. On the left side, select “Google Chrome” and then “Set this program as default.”
6. Click “OK” to save your changes.

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EZPayments Launches in the UK

EZFacility is delighted to announce the launch of our next-generation payment processing solution, EZPayments, in the United Kingdom. With the deadline for Strong Customer Authentication just around the corner on 14th March 2022, we’ve leveraged the newest technology to give you the most secure and seamless way to process payments.

In addition to complying with the latest security standards, EZPayments integrates with your EZFacility software to make it easier than ever to track and manage your payments. This allows businesses to streamline payment processing while guaranteeing security and improving the customer experience—all for a competitive rate.

Currently, EZPayments is only available in the United Kingdom. To learn more about switching to EZPayments, please contact our team today. 

What Is Strong Customer Authentication?

On 14th March 2022, the way businesses process e-commerce payments will change. New rules, referred to as Strong Customer Authentication (SCA), will enhance payment security and limit fraud through a mandatory authentication process.

The rules will apply whenever a payer:

• initiates an electronic payment transaction 
• accesses their payment account online
• carries out any action remotely that may imply a risk of payment fraud, unless an exemption applies

Thanks to compliance with new SCA standards, EZPayments will offer EZFacility’s UK clients the safest, most secure way to process payments. 

Smartwaiver in the New EZFacility Experience

EZFacility’s integration withSmartwaiver is the latest feature to join the New EZFacility Experience. Now, users can manage digital membership documents, contracts, and waivers built with Smartwaiver from within EZFacility’s new user interface.

Smartwaiver provides customizable digital waivers and releases that can be signed at your location or online from any computer, tablet, or mobile device. Turn your tablet into a dedicated waiver signing station with Smartwaiver’s free kiosk apps for iPad and Android.

With the EZFacility + Smartwaiver integration, if a new or existing member signs your waiver, the member will be created or updated in the EZFacility database, saving your staff time. Get in touch to learn more.

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What is the Groups feature, and how is it used?

For most sports and fitness facilities, hosting teams, leagues, camps, and other group-based events is an important part of the business model. The Groups module includes a variety of tools to help create, manage, promote, and measure the success of your team and events.

Groups feature include:

• Online registration
• Pricing and payments
• Waitlists
• Sub-groups and related groups
• Website integration through our API
• Integration with EZLeagues for tournament schedules, rosters, and standings

Common use cases for Groups include:

• Leagues for sports teams, college intramurals, and community rec centers
• Tournaments for sports and competitions of various kinds (unique examples include cook-offs and video game tournaments)
• Camps for summer sessions, weekends, and special retreats
• One-time fitness bootcamps, special classes, or sessions
• Clinics, training programs, and workshops
• Special events such as birthday parties, fundraisers, or other events

Groups in the New EZFacility Experience

Today’s release brings several meaningful enhancements to Groups, including simplified workflows, improved displays, icons, filters, and more intuitive navigation.

Watch the webinar for a full tour of the new Groups features.

Get the Groups data you need—fast

When reviewing your list of Groups, you’ll now see the most important information first. We reduced the number of columns to provide the data you need without needing to scroll horizontally.

Standard data will include:

• Group Name
• Group Description
• Registration Balance
• Invoice Balance
• Total Subgroups

If you’d like to see additional data, you can hover over the convenient tooltip icon or customize your columns to display other information.

You’ll also find quick action icons that will allow you to send an email, edit, or delete your Group.  

View related Groups in a simplified grid

The new Related Groups grid will show all of the groups with a connection to the one you are viewing—including any parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, and other related Groups that exist. This comprehensive display allows you to more easily navigate your sub-Groups to manage settings and registrants. When viewing the grid, the current Group will be bolded.

Filter and search your Groups

We’ve re-built this popular feature from EZFacility Classic to give it an upgrade in the new user interface. Simply click the filter icon to build custom views that show active, upcoming, or completed Groups.

Easily navigate to the tools you need

Effortlessly locate the tools for Online Registration, Publish to Self-Service, Publish to EZLeagues in tabs across the top of the screen within each of your Groups. In addition, you’ll find tools to copy, export, and generate Groups in the Global Dropdown within the new EZFacility Experience.

Quickly create Groups and register clients

In the New EZFacility, any time you need to create or edit an object, a consistent side panel will appear with all the fields and settings you need. Following today’s release, you can expect the same experience when you create a new Group or register a client to one of your Groups. This consistency helps speed up day-to-day tasks, while also making it easier to train and onboard new staff.

How to access to the new Groups features

If you’ve already opted in to the New EZFacility Experience, you’ll see these new Groups features automatically. If you’d like to request access, please submit a support ticket.

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“When we first thought about redesigning our POS system, we knew we wanted to combine our knowledge of next-generation SaaS and payment trends with direct feedback from over 1,700 of our users,” said Mike Vidal, Director of R&D at EZFacility. “We focused on implementing the latest cloud-based technology while improving the user experience—reducing clicks, increasing speed, and enhancing valuable features.”

The platform transforms the process of selling products for fitness, sports, and recreation businesses. From any device, users can lead their customers through an accelerated sales experience, complete with automated receipts and reporting. At these facilities, speed is critical to keep customer traffic flowing and operations running smoothly. As a result of the new streamlined process, businesses experience increased productivity and customer satisfaction.  

As the popularity of mobile point of sale terminals continues to rise, the new POS platform is poised to meet the needs of a wide variety of businesses, such as small fitness facilities to growing health and wellness organisations, and established franchises. The mobile-responsive design provides a true anytime-anywhere sales solution for these rapidly evolving industries.

Several features of the new POS system can be customised to meet individual business needs. “We understand that every client has unique needs, which is why our point of sale was built with flexibility in mind,” Vidal explained. In addition to integrating with their chosen printer hardware, businesses can personalise register layouts, sales reports, and promotional offers.

Additionally, the POS module supplies vital business management tools to the growing health and fitness market. Business leaders can use the platform to track revenue sources, manage supplier contracts, and automate inventory alerts for popular retail items. Point of sale integrates with EZFacility’s all-in-one management software, linking sales figures to key marketing, operations, and financial metrics.

“The POS release kicks off a series of user interface enhancements that strengthen our offering to existing customers and pave the way for features that appeal to a broader audience,” said Bryant Strozinsky, Director of Operations at EZFacility. “We’re encouraged by the positive response we received following the upgrade, and we look forward to working closely with customers and industry experts as we develop future innovations together.”

After delivering the seamless point of sale solution, EZFacility plans to complement the changes with additional inventory management functionality and a sequence of upgrades targeted at enhancing the software’s overall user experience.

About EZFacility

EZFacility, Inc., a division of Jonas Software, is a global leader in scheduling, management, and membership solutions for the health, fitness and sports industries. Since its launch in 2003, EZFacility has offered simple, yet highly-effective, web-based club management tools that enable its thousands of users in more than 30 countries to streamline operational performance; improve the efficiency of their staff; and increase their bottom-line. For more information visit ezfacility.co.uk or call 020 3327 0480.

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