--- title: Pike13 Blog - Business Tips & News | Pike13 News description: Pike13 News | Advice for fitness, wellness, and other instruction-based business owners. Actionable marketing tips & the latest fitness industry news. Subscribe to our blog to stay updated! ---   ###### 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) Product Updates ### [Major Pike13 Update Improves Android Accessibility and Paves Way for Client App Enhancements](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/major-pike13-update-improves-android-accessibility-and-paves-way-for-client-app-enhancements) New Pike13 update improves Client App functionality for Android users and paves the way for adding dependent management functionality. Katie Zacharkiw May 20, 2021 Inside Pike13 ### [Product Features, Morale Boosters, and Six New Dogs - Pike13 Updates](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/product-features-morale-boosters-and-six-new-dogs-pike13-updates) Product Features, Morale Boosting Ideas, and Six New Dogs. Spring 2021 Updates from Pike13. Katie Zacharkiw Mar 31, 2021 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 Pike13 Pro Tips ### [Connect Pike13 to 1,500+ Apps Through Zapier](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/connect-pike13-to-1500-apps-through-zapier) Pike13 App now available in the Zapier public marketplace. Connect Pike13 to 1,500+ apps to automate your business processes and administrative tasks Cameron Cutter Feb 4, 2020 Inside Pike13 ### [Pike13 Year in Review: 2019](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/pike13-year-in-review-2019) Pike13 Year in Review: 2019. Product updates, new partnerships, customer visits, and life at Pike. Katie Zacharkiw Dec 26, 2019 Business Advisor ### [The Code for Franchise Success: Pike13 and The Coder School Case Study](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/the-code-for-franchise-success-pike13-and-the-coder-school-case-study) Our latest case study explores how national franchise The Coder School uses Pike13 to streamline administration, giving these educators more time to... Katie Zacharkiw Nov 12, 2019 Inside Pike13 ### [Introducing Pike13's Premium Reporting Powered by Looker](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/introducing-pike13s-premium-reporting-powered-by-looker) Pike13 has integrated with Looker to bring you the best reporting option on the market. Pike13's Premium Reporting powered by Looker helps businesses... Nolie MacDonald Oct 1, 2019 Product Updates ### [Pike13 Now Integrated With Zapier](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/pike13-now-integrated-with-zapier) Pike13 now integrates with Zapier to connect your business to 1500+ other software applications. There are now several possibilities to maximize your... Nolie MacDonald Sep 5, 2019 Pike13 News ### [Tips for Getting the Most Out of Idea World Fitness Expo](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/tips-for-getting-the-most-out-of-idea-world-fitness-expo) With so much happening in a short period of time, we wanted to give you some tips for getting the most out of Idea World. Nolie MacDonald Jun 25, 2019 Business Advisor ### [Increase Exposure and Revenue with ClassPass](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/increase-exposure-and-revenue-with-classpass) Pike13 invites your studio to increase exposure and revenue with ClassPass. Pike13 integrates with ClassPass, bringing you business from the popular... Nolie MacDonald Jun 4, 2019 [ 1 ](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/topic/pike13-news/page/1) [ 2 ](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/topic/pike13-news/page/2) ... [ 5 ](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/topic/pike13-news/page/5) ## ![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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