The most common conversation I have with prospective customers surrounds one particular aspect of our product design: it’s a subscription, which allows you to run multiple events for your organization (no sharing with other schools or nonprofits, please) during the subscription term. This can cause panic (that’s not our intent, I promise!) – I’ve had
... continue reading.Here at SchoolAuction.net, we’re continuously upgrading our auction software throughout the year, and this summer, we will be rolling out some awesome upgrades. In addition to everything currently listed on our Pricing Page, the Standard, Plus, and Premium levels are all going to be getting new features: Standard subscribers will now also get basic mobile-bidding
... continue reading.So, I’m the marketing guy here. And that means that I’m supposed to find all sorts of ways to advertise and promote us and toot our horn, so that we can sell more software, and stay in business. But really, most days I kind of feel like a fraud when I think about that. See,
... continue reading.If you have used our software in the past 7 years (and you aren’t based in our hometown of Portland), you probably found us through an internet search. That might have taken you to our website, but it also might have taken you to a different site, where various software products are rated by real
... continue reading.If you’re already a customer of ours, you probably know a few things about us: We’re independent – not a part of any other company. We’re bootstrapped – there is no Venture Capital behind us. We’re in this for the long run. In addition, you’ve probably come to realize that we’re not exactly the most
... continue reading.Every day (weekends included), we are available to our prospects and customers, to answer questions and provide help on a wide variety of fundraising topics. Here’s a handy guide to help you get your inquiry to the right person on our team: For auction chairs or team members with paying customers, please start with the
... continue reading.Our company, and our product, grew out of a desire to make a difference in our school communities, to support quality education; and to offer a framework for accomplishment for future generations. We’ve been able to move toward that goal by developing effective software, training and support for large and small organizations around the country.
... continue reading.A great measure of our success is when you tell other schools and organizations about your success with our software. We’ve built our business largely on the basis of such referrals, and we can’t imagine doing it any other way. Our referral program is our way of recognizing those who are helping us get the
... continue reading.Hi, I’m Delila Olsson and, along with being a mother and small business owner, I am a professional volunteer and the newest member of the SchoolAuction.net team. Professional volunteer… isn’t that an oxymoron? If you are nodding and chuckling right now, you know exactly what I mean. Like you, I’m one of the 20% of
... continue reading.We got some very exciting news this week – SchoolAuction.net was named a Top Product of 2012 by Christian School Products magazine. It’s nice to be recognized; we have many, many Christian schools on our customer roster, and they’ve said very nice things about us over the years. Good to know that at least one
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