One of the newest trends at charity auctions is mobile bidding — using smartphones, tablets, laptops, or other mobile devices to browse the catalog and make bids, purchases, and donations. Mobile bidding can add excitement, quicken the pace, and raise the profitability of a silent auction. But is mobile bidding […]
Welcome back to Theme Corner, a blog series full of fun ideas for auction themes! Giving your auction a theme can turn a conventional event into an exciting affair — think African Safari! Cabaret! Mysterious Masquerade! But finding the perfect theme can be difficult. If you are aiming to delight […]
Welcome to Theme Corner, a blog series full of fun ideas for auction themes! Giving your auction a theme can turn a conventional event into an exciting affair — think African Safari! ’20s Speakeasy! Mysterious Masquerade! But finding the perfect theme can be difficult. If you are aiming to delight […]
We’ve just released the latest update to ReadySetAuction Live, right on schedule! The emphasis of this release was threefold: Make it even easier for your eBidders to become registered Streamline eBidder registration for walk-in guests Provide a full array of printed materials for those of you holding a traditional — […]
We’re thrilled to announce the latest update to ReadySetAuction Live. This new release merges a full suite of cashiering tools with our mobile electronic bidding solution. The result is a user-friendly, no-compromises solution for running your fundraiser auction event. Check-In and PayReady™ Check-in bidders and save their credit card info […]
Looking for a fun way to close a night of successful bidding? A Dessert Dash can help your organization bring in additional cash by keeping anticipation high and satisfying your guests’ sweet tooth. Read on for a step-by-step guide to ending your event on a sweet note. It’s a piece […]
It is with great pleasure and excitement that we announce the launch of our new mobile bidding service — ReadySetAuction Live™! ReadySetAuction Live is now available for purchase. You’ll be up and running immediately and can begin preparing for your fall auction. Your auction may take place anytime after September […]
Does your charitable organization hold an annual fundraiser auction? Has attendance started to drop as guests begin to expect the same thing, year after year? If so, consider changing things up by giving your next auction a theme. A theme will naturally refresh and enliven the atmosphere of your event […]
In the first two installments of our “sneak peek” series on our upcoming product ReadySetAuction Live, we’ve focused on the amazing new wireless/mobile bidding experience bidders will enjoy during your live/silent auction events. Exciting stuff to be sure. The world is clearly going mobile, so it is likely that many […]
In our last post, we introduced you to ReadySetAuction Live™ — our soon-to-launch mobile bidding platform for charity auctions. With Live, your auction guests place bids electronically from their own smartphones and tablets, using your venue’s existing Wi-Fi or cellular network coverage. By replacing traditional bid sheets with electronic bidding […]