So you’re in charge of hosting or planning this year’s family reunion. Sounds simple enough, but if you’ve ever put together an event like this before, you know how quickly it can get out of hand. Maybe you’re tracking food allergies and preferences. (Is cousin Anne still avoiding dairy? And is your niece still vegan?) Maybe you’re trying to check on who’s camping versus who’s going to find a hotel. (Your mother will never sleep in a tent.) Or maybe you’re trying to get a good rate by booking in bulk at an all-inclusive resort (good thinking!) but you don’t want to count on Uncle Fred to remember to write you a check for the cost of his room. And don’t get us started on ordering novelty tshirts for the whole gang, between getting sizes right and getting the $13 everyone owes you.
Good news: A Google Form and the free Payable add-on can streamline the process. You can get information from your family members, down to who wants to make an awkward toast at dinner and/or their preferred karaoke options, and also use the Form as a check-out to collect cash for room booking, tshirts, dinners, or whatever expenses your reunion is costing. You can even add in things like paying for certain optional activities (ziplining, anyone?) or collecting money for a group gift for grandma.
Dozens of families have used the Payable add-on to make their reunions go smoothly—a bit of organization ahead of time means way fewer family feuds on the day. And because you likely have already used a Google Form (and so has your great-aunt), it’s easy to set up and easy for family members to use. The Google Sheet that’s created when you make your Form also helps you keep track of who’s attending, and who has paid their part of the bill. Take the stress out of the planning and cash-gathering process: Payable also sends automated reminders when someone still needs to pay up, helping you avoid the awkward text or phone call asking for money.
Get the free Template here to speed up the creation process… all you need to do is copy the Form, install the Paybale add-on, and change the questions to match your family’s needs. Setup is simple and only takes a few minutes! And Payable only makes money if you do: No subscription fees required. Simply connect to your payment processor (like Stripe, Square or Paypal) and start bringing in cash.
