How much notice should you require for a booking?
Enough to prepare, and no more. The WorkWith setups start with tomorrow for coaching and consulting, and 2 days ahead for therapy. A week suits work that needs reading or a site visit first. Longer notice means fewer last-minute bookings, and fewer bookings.
| Notice | Suits | What it costs |
|---|---|---|
| Tomorrow at the soonest | Coaching, consulting calls, tutoring | Some evenings spent preparing for a morning booking |
| Two days | Therapy and practice, where you want to read an intake first | The client in a hurry books somebody else |
| A week | Work that needs documents read, materials ordered or a site visit planned | Fewer bookings from people who decide fast |
Ask what you do with the time
Notice is useful when you use it. If you read the client’s answer to your intake question and prepare, two days is worth it. If you don’t, it’s a delay you’re charging the client for in lost momentum.
Short notice, by hand
A client you know well who needs you today can still have today. Offer it yourself. The notice rule is for strangers booking from the page, not a promise you can’t break.
Checked 2026-10-11.