Stop Running Late. Build Breathing Room Into Every Appointment.
SIXPAC automatically adds buffer time before or after any service — so you have time to prep, clean up, travel, or just breathe between clients. No more back-to-back chaos.
Back-to-Back Bookings Are Burning You Out
When clients book back-to-back with no gap, there's no time to reset — and when one appointment runs long, everything else falls apart. It's stressful for you and unprofessional for your clients.
- ❌ One late client makes every appointment after it run late too
- ❌ No time to clean up, prep equipment, or gather your thoughts
- ❌ Mobile service providers have no travel time built in between jobs
- ❌ Manually blocking off calendar time after every booking is tedious
- ❌ Clients arrive to a rushed, unprepared experience
✅ The SIXPAC Solution
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Set Buffer Time Per Service
Go to any service in SIXPAC and set a "before" or "after" buffer in minutes. That's it — SIXPAC handles everything else automatically.
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Clients Only See Valid Start Times
Your booking page only shows time slots where the full service + buffer fits. Clients never know the buffer exists — they just see open availability.
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Your Calendar Blocks It Automatically
Every confirmed booking automatically reserves the buffer time on your calendar. No manual blocking, no double bookings, no surprises.
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Different Buffers for Different Services
A 15-minute cleanup after a facial. A 30-minute drive after a home visit. Set it per service and SIXPAC applies the right buffer every time.
Smart Scheduling That Protects Your Time
Buffer time isn't just a gap on your calendar — it's a fully automated system that keeps your day running smoothly without any manual work.
Per-Service Buffer Settings
Set a different buffer for every service you offer. A massage needs 15 minutes of cleanup. A home visit needs 30 minutes of travel. SIXPAC handles each one individually.
Before & After Buffers
Add buffer before an appointment for prep and setup, after for cleanup and travel — or both. SIXPAC lets you set independent before/after durations per service.
Invisible to Clients
Clients never see your buffer time. They see clean, available appointment slots — and the buffer is silently reserved behind the scenes so you're never caught off guard.
Travel Time for Mobile Businesses
Mobile service providers can set location-based travel time buffers. After each on-site appointment, SIXPAC blocks the drive time before the next one is bookable.
Staff-Level Buffer Settings
Different staff members can have different buffer requirements. Set buffer time per service and per staff member so every team member's schedule is protected individually.
Works With Recurring Appointments
Buffer time applies to recurring bookings too. If a client books every Tuesday, their buffer is automatically included in every single recurring instance — no manual adjustments.
Calendar Sync Aware
When your SIXPAC calendar syncs to Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook, the buffer blocks sync too — so your external calendar accurately reflects your true availability.
Buffer Included in Reports
Your daily schedule view and reports show actual appointment time separately from buffer time — so you can see exactly how your day is structured and where time goes.
Change Anytime, Takes Effect Instantly
Update your buffer time at any moment and it takes effect for all future bookings immediately. Existing confirmed appointments are not affected — only new ones going forward.
SIXPAC vs. Other Booking Tools
Not every platform gives you per-service buffer control. Here's how SIXPAC stacks up.
| Feature | SIXPAC | Acuity Scheduling | Square Appointments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffer time per service | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️ Global only |
| Before AND after buffer | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️ After only |
| Buffer invisible to clients | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Per-staff buffer settings | ✅ | ⚠️ Limited | ❌ |
| Syncs to Google / Apple Calendar | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️ Google only |
| Works with recurring bookings | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️ Limited |
| Built-in CRM + invoicing + POS | ✅ | ❌ | ⚠️ Add-ons |
| Schedule buffer cost | Included at no extra cost | Included (higher base price) | Free tier limited |
Any Business That Can't Afford to Be Rushed
If your work requires prep, cleanup, travel, or just a moment to breathe — Schedule Buffer Time is built for you.
Spas & Massage Therapists
15 minutes after every session to strip the table, reset the room, and prepare for the next client. Your clients always walk into a clean, calm space.
Mobile Home Services
30-minute travel buffers between jobs so plumbers, electricians, and HVAC techs always have time to get from Point A to Point B without being late.
Hair & Beauty Salons
Color treatments need wait time. Add a buffer after each color service so stylists have time to process, clean stations, and start the next client fresh.
Pet Groomers
Every dog needs a different amount of time, and cleanup is always required. Set service-specific buffers for small, medium, and large breed grooming sessions.
Personal Trainers
15 minutes between training sessions to write session notes, reset equipment, and mentally prepare for the next client — without rushing anyone out the door.
Health & Medical Clinics
Patient turnover requires room sanitization and documentation time. Buffer ensures your clinical workflow is never compressed and compliance is always maintained.
Your Time Is Worth Protecting.
Stop manually blocking time and stop running late. Let SIXPAC's automatic buffer system give you the breathing room you need between every appointment — on autopilot.
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