Self-Catering Resources
Booking behaviour, Self-Catering Resources
Top holiday search terms: ‘Pet-friendly’ and ‘Dog-friendly’
17th November 2014You’ve heard of staycations, babymoons and set-jetting; the latest buzzword we’ve heard bandied around the UK holiday sector is petcations. More and more pet owners…
Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart
Why blogs are good for business
10th November 2014We all know the business benefits to being social nowadays – Facebook, Twitter, Google+ et al all provide straightforward and efficient networking outlets. But, it’s surprising how many businesses are…
Booking behaviour, Self-Catering Resources
Are you ready for November?
30th October 2014November is nearly here. Time for fireworks, bonfires and cold, crisp woodland walks. Whilst it is bang in the middle of the shoulder season, and therefore traditionally a quiet time…
Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart
5 Reasons to send an e-newsletter
24th October 2014Do you send out e-newsletters? An e-newsletter is preferred over a print option because there are no printing or postage costs, it is easy and straightforward to do (e.g. you…
Booking behaviour, Market intelligence, Self-Catering Resources
How are your term-time bookings measuring up?
14th October 2014How has the UK ban on taking children out of school to go on holiday during term-time affected your bookings? It is now over a year since the law¹ was…
Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart
How to stay safe on the Internet
26th September 2014Using the Internet has made everything so much more convenient – from running your business and online banking to downloading books and music, to staying in touch with friends and…
Self-Catering Resources
Objections to taking online bookings; what’s yours?
18th September 2014If you don’t already take online bookings for your self-catering accommodation, you probably made that decision after much consideration. However, times change – and whilst the reason you may have…
Booking behaviour, Industry forecasts, Self-Catering Resources
Get ready – 3 self-catering booking trends to expect in August
11th July 2014You probably keep an eye on your own bookings, looking for peaks and troughs to help identify patterns in your guests’ booking behaviour at different times of the year. So…
Market intelligence, Self-Catering Resources
Find out about legal changes to taking online bookings and payments
2nd July 2014The European Union Consumer Rights Directive came into force a few weeks back on the 13th June. It has been designed to achieve a high level of consumer protection when…
Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart
Seven steps to add value and be extraordinary!
11th June 2014Your guests are the experts. They are the critics of the holiday experience you provide, and they aren’t afraid to share their thoughts. In addition to UpFront Reviews and TripAdvisor,…
Booking behaviour, Self-Catering Resources
Making last minute bookings work for you
3rd June 2014This is a guest post by Emily Franklin, Managing Director at LateLettings.com.How frustrating when you have a gap in your calendar! The average year for most of us is 24…
Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart
Our guide to getting the most out of local searches
15th May 2014With search engines now using more and more data to fine tune their results, a local focus can help bring your website to the forefront and rank above your competitors.…
Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart
Find out what web developers like about SuperControl
9th April 2014Ever wondered why web developers recommend SuperControl? Marcus from Binarydrive explains why it works for him, “We looked at various systems out there and we chose SuperControl for it’s flexibility…
