--- title: Pike13 Blog - Business Tips & News | Katie Zacharkiw (2) description: Katie is the Content Marketing Manager at Pike13. She has more than five years of experience in content strategy and digital marketing. (2) ---   ###### Explore our blog ## The Pike13 Perspective #### Actionable tips, smart strategies, industry trends, and personalized insights for your business.   ![palm-trees-bg](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/ph2ft4t1rh9nv01/palm-trees-bg.jpg) Business Advisor ### [Communication and Engagement Strategies During Studio Closures [WEBINAR]](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/communication-and-engagement-strategies-during-studio-closures-webinar) Communication and engagement is more important than ever while physically distanced from clients. Watch the webinar. Katie Zacharkiw May 2, 2020 Product Updates ### [Automate Creation and Posting of Live Stream Links with Zapier](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/automate-creation-and-posting-of-live-stream-links-with-zapier) Zaps are now available to automate the creation and posting of live stream links to your virtual event. Pike13 integrates with Zapier. Katie Zacharkiw May 1, 2020 Business Advisor ### [Launch a Subscription-Based, On-Demand Video Channel for Your Brand with Intelivideo](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/new-partner-intelivideo-offers-a-subscription-based-on-demand-video-channel-for-your-brand) Pike13 partners with Intelivideo. Launch a video channel for your brand, grow business beyond your facility, and meet your clients wherever they are.  Katie Zacharkiw Apr 27, 2020 Business Advisor ### [New Updates from Pike13 Expand Virtual Class Support](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/new-updates-from-pike13-expand-virtual-class-support) The latest product updates from Pike13, plus new partnerships with Intelivideo and Piesync support on-demand video and two-way contact data syncing. Katie Zacharkiw Apr 24, 2020 Business Advisor ### [How to Go Virtual: Tips from the Pike13 Community](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/how-to-go-virtual-tips-from-the-pike13-community) Tips from the Pike13 community on how to go virtual with your business. How to adapt virtually, keep clients engaged, adjust client communication and... Katie Zacharkiw Apr 17, 2020 Business Advisor ### [Two-Way Sync Pike13 Contacts With 200+ Other Apps Using PieSync](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/two-way-sync-pike13-contacts-with-200-other-apps-using-piesync) Two-way contact synching through PieSync allows you to update client data in one app and see the change reflected on your other app in real-time. Katie Zacharkiw Apr 16, 2020 Business Advisor ### [Important Information Regarding Recurring Payments and COVID-19](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/important-information-regarding-recurring-payments-and-covid-19) Some states enacted certain clauses of the Health Club Act that affect how your gym or fitness studio can collect revenue. Here's what you need to... Katie Zacharkiw Apr 10, 2020 Business Advisor ### [How Pike13 Partners are Responding to COVID-19](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/how-pike13-partners-are-responding-to-covid-19) How Pike13 Partners are responding to COVID-19. New resources and tools to help maintain client engagement during the coronavirus threat. Katie Zacharkiw Apr 3, 2020 Product Updates ### [New! Enhanced Notes Visibility Allows Easy Sharing of Links to Online Class Locations](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/new-enhanced-notes-visibility-allows-easy-sharing-of-links-to-online-class-locations) Expose notes to clients in more places during pre- and post-enrollment. Enhanced notes visibility allows easy sharing of links to online class... Katie Zacharkiw Mar 19, 2020 Business Advisor ### [Communicating with Clients During the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/communicating-with-clients-during-the-covid-19-pandemic) Communicating with clients during the COVID-19 pandemic. The more informed they feel, the more in control they’ll feel–and we could all use a little... Katie Zacharkiw Mar 17, 2020 [ 1 ](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/author/katie-zacharkiw/page/1) [ 2 ](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/author/katie-zacharkiw/page/2) [ 3 ](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/author/katie-zacharkiw/page/3) ... [ 15 ](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/author/katie-zacharkiw/page/15) ## ![Pike13 Logo - Profile Icon Round White](https://learn.pike13.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pike13%20Logo%20-%20Profile%20Icon%20Round%20White.png?width=100&height=100&name=Pike13%20Logo%20-%20Profile%20Icon%20Round%20White.png)The Pike13 Perspective **Insights, Advice, and Inspiration** At Pike13, we celebrate, support, and empower the passionate individuals behind the businesses that inspire us every day. Client-focused businesses are our specialty. From fitness studios to tutoring centers, our blog is your trusted source for heartfelt advice, inspiring success stories, and expert tips to make managing your business easier and more rewarding. Whether you’re chasing big goals or appreciating small wins, we’re sharing insights and tools to help you grow with confidence. 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