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Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart

Five reasons why verified reviews are great

17th December 2013

So far in our reviews series we have shared some top tips about how to get positive reviews, how to respond to negative ones, whether you should reply to all…

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Booking engine, Knowledge base, Payments

Payment processing with no monthly fees, no PCI charges and no merchant account

18th November 2013

SuperControl and HolidayRentPayment work together seamlessly to offer you an online payment process that promotes simplicity at every corner. HolidayRentPayment is an industry-specific payment platform that is designed especially for self-caterers and is:  Low cost:…

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Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart

When and how to ask for reviews

8th November 2013

Once you have a listing on the reviews website of your choice, and you have a plan in place about how to manage your responses, it’s time to build the…

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Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart

Should you reply to all reviews?

29th October 2013

With articles about people power and review sites dominating the travel media, we continue our series of review blogs by looking at the arguments for and against replying to all…

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Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart

How to respond to negative reviews

15th October 2013

When you list your property on a reviews site, there is a chance that you may receive a negative review. However receiving occasional negative reviews actually provides you with great opportunity…

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Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart

The art of getting positive reviews

26th September 2013

Taking the leap and deciding to list your self-catering accommodation on a review site is a great marketing manoeuvre, explored further in Why we should all be revelling in reviews.…

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Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart

The gorgeous guide to getting noticed

5th September 2013

1. Know your target market This simple concept is absolutely key and should be the first thing you focus on before deciding to install a hot-tub or a state of…

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Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart

Why we should be revelling in reviews

28th August 2013

Customer reviews can become one of the best and most effective marketing tools you have. Making the decision to invite and encourage guests to review your property is the first…

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Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart

Is there a best time to send a marketing email?

19th August 2013

As the owner / manager of self-catering accommodation aiming for maximum occupancy of your properties, you have probably asked yourself this question on occasion. Having spent valuable time deciding what…

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Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart

The travel buying cycle. Stage #5: Sharing

5th August 2013

The final of the 5 stages of travel is Sharing, which is very closely linked to Experiencing. In addition to sending postcards and texts to loved ones, people are increasingly posting…

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Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart

The travel buying cycle. Stage #4: Experiencing

17th July 2013

Stage #4: EXPERIENCING Number 4 in the 5 stages of travel has the biggest influence on all of the other stages. If your guests have a fantastic experience during their…

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Self-Catering Resources

Get online bookings on VisitScotland.com with SuperControl

10th July 2013

If you are a self-caterer in Scotland, you can get a FREE listing on VisitScotland.com (you don’t even have to be Quality Assured); and if you use SuperControl you will…

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