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Explore practical insights and expert advice from SuperControl and industry leaders. Learn from real-life success stories in self-catering, with tips and strategies that truly work.
Knowledge base, Reporting and analysis
Get the most out of our updated Arrivals & Departures report
4th September 2015We have changed the Arrivals & Departures report within SuperControl to make it more customisable to your needs. If you log in to your account…
Channel manager, Knowledge base
Automatic enquiries from HomeAway
30th July 2015Did you know about our fantastic new development, which enables enquiries from HomeAway (and any HomeAway affiliate site, eg Owners Direct) to be captured automatically within your SuperControl account? This…
Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart
Switch on to the benefits of channel management
28th July 2015As a holiday rental owner or manager, success depends on filling availability and getting as many bookings as possible. And, one effective way of doing this is by flogging your…
Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart
A winning integration for owners of large properties
10th July 2015Eaton Manor is a family farming business in the beautiful Shropshire countryside. It’s also home to six luxury self-catering properties, five of which are suitable for large parties of guests.…
Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart
Do you invest in the experience economy?
24th June 2015There’s been a lot of discussion centred on the “guest experience” recently. It was a major theme at last year’s ASSC Conference and Booking Staff’s Niki Nutsch talked in depth…
Admin, Booking engine, Knowledge base
Do you need a helping hand with your admin?
22nd June 2015We’re delighted the team behind Booking Admin have chosen SuperControl to provide the booking system for their new booking and admin service for self-catering owners. Booking Admin provides a tailored…
Industry forecasts, Self-Catering Resources
How are your summer bookings shaping up?
1st June 2015It’s June, so your attention is likely to be directed towards the peak summer season. We thought it might be useful to have a look back at our statistics for…
Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart
Tips for boosting your midweek bookings
27th May 2015We’re often asked for tips on how to boost bookings and, in particular, midweek bookings. There are various simple things you can do (all of which are relevant to boosting…
Admin, Booking engine, Knowledge base
Make the most of our Grid view function
25th May 2015There are many benefits of using our Grid view feature: It provides an overview of all your bookings in one place, in an easy-to-manage calendar format.You can see the status…
Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart
Tips for creating a winning property listing
30th April 2015How do you make your property listing rank above your competition on the big accommodation sites (aka distribution channels such as Booking.com, HomeAway, TripAdvisor, HolidayLettings)? What do these channels measure…
Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart
Is your website mobile-friendly?
24th April 2015Earlier this year, Google announced that it was planning to adapt its algorithms in favour of mobile-friendly websites. This means that if your website’s not optimised for use on a…
Booking engine, Knowledge base, Pricing
Get next year’s prices online
8th April 2015Some guests plan their holidays well in advance and you want to make that process as easy as possible for them (and stop them from looking elsewhere) by providing up-to-date…
Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart
Innovative upselling is the key to profitable self-catering
30th March 2015From dogs to hot tubs and semi-nude butlers, some self-caterers offer a riot of extras to tempt guests and maximise their profits – and SuperControl is on a crusade to get…
