Efficient Tickets is an innovative online ticketing and box office solution for general admission and reserved seating events. Efficient Tickets, a Blacktie LLC company, combines Blacktie's experience in the online management of fundraising events with the latest technology in the online ticketing industry. The objective of the site is two-fold. First, make the ticket buying experience as simple and straightforward as possible for the purchaser. Second, provide clients with a comprehensive administrative area where they can manage all aspects of their events.

Following are a list of features and benefits of the Efficient Tickets online system:

Online All The Time - Efficient Tickets is web based software so you can access the program anytime from anywhere. No software installation is required and all updates are provided free of charge.

Simple Event Setup - Venue templates make setting up an event quick and easy. Layout templates can be created for reserved seating, general admission or a combination. Reserved seating sections can include Pick-A-Seat or Best Available. Simply select the appropriate layout for your event and you event can be live in minutes. Add photos and descriptions, and easily integrate with facebook, twitter, and other social networking sites. Recurring events can be created in batch mode so events held on multiple dates can all be created at once.

Advanced Pricing Options - Set seat prices by event, section, row or even individual seat. A complete range of pricing discounts are available, including self-selecting discount groups (ie. students, seniors), coupon codes, membership pricing and you can set activation and expiration dates for discounts and deals. Our Dynamic Pricing module allows prices to be changed automatically based on purchase volume and trigger dates.

Season Tickets, Packages and Passes - Turn your events into seasons, packages or passes in minutes. We support priority numbering for annual returning customers, season tickets and packages across multiple venues, package creation by purchasers from predetermined categories, and multi-day passes managed by our access control system. Of course season ticket holders can choose online if they want the same seats, best available or pick their own seat for each event in the season package.

Ticketing Preferences - You control all aspects of the ticket and how it gets distributed. Customize tickets with your logo, legal disclaimers, sponsor logos, advertisements and coupons, or information on upcoming events. Tickets can be printed at home or on pre-printed stock using a thermal printer, emailed to a mobile device or a check-in sheet can be used for smaller events, eliminating tickets altogether. To control ticket reselling, a credit card verification system can be used to ensure only the original purchaser is able to use the ticket. We offer linear or 2D barcoding on all tickets.

Access Control - Our complete access control system uses either linear or 2D barcodes to verify a ticket's validity and status. This prevents re-use of a ticket and tracks in real time which tickets have been scanned, at what time and which entrance (by scanning device) was used. Barcodes can be set to allow for in/out access or varying security levels, so one ticket can be used to access both the venue and a separate VIP area. Efficient Tickets rents USB scanners that plug into a computer and hand held wireless scanners.

Unique Features - More than just an online ticketing company, Efficient Tickets offers several unique features that enhance your revenue opportunities and customer service offerings. Additional items can be added to any order, such as parking passes or T-shirts, and you can even "load" the barcoded ticket with items such as concessions or other discounted merchandise. Donations to your organization or on behalf of other organizations can be made during the checkout process. This makes it easy for customers to further support a cause. Donations are tracked separately and customers can automatically receive a receipt with the relevant tax deduction information. You can even print out nametags for attendees right from the system.

Box Office - The comprehensive Box Office Module allows you to take phone and in-person orders, sell tickets at the door, add comps, hold tickets for individuals and groups, reissue tickets and receipts, create Will Call lists, print mailing labels, search and edit all transactions, and perform non-ticket transactions such as selling merchandise. Staff can be assigned varying access levels by show or specific event. A touchscreen option is available for box office locations with high ticket sales volume.

Reporting - The full spectrum of reports are available, including the ability to select and download specific fields into Excel to create your own customized reports. View a complete individual customer history in one report or find out who your top 100 customers are. With our reporting technology, you can easily create sales reports and marketing lists. You can even set specific reports to be emailed to you and your team on a predetermined schedule so you'll always be in control of your data.