We have been in business for 25 yrs running a small motel and it was a great business to run. It not only allowed us to spend more time with our family, but it taught our children great values as well. It is a family run business and everyone in the household particiapted in the day to day operations of the business. Great article to read below about running a small motel business.
Mariner Motel,
Woodstock ON
T: 519-537-5332
Running a small motel can be a good option for those looking for a business in which the whole family can participate. There are enough jobs at a motel for everyone to be involved, and you must use forethought when hiring. You must also have a decent understanding of financing. There are a number of issues to consider while you learn how to run a small motel, which are explored in this article.
By : Linda Ray
Bring the talents and skills you've accumulated from other endeavors to the motel business. Skills that transfer well to the motel industry include bookkeeping, customer service, sales and maintenance. Update the skills you lack with training and online courses in computers, advertising and accounting.
Purchase a software program that allows you to track your business easily. All transactions, from payroll to laundry services, guest registers and receivables should be available through one desktop application. Go online to Motel-Reservation (see Resources) for access to a variety of motel programs that can make your operations easy to manage.
Keep the outside grounds as clean and litter-free as you do the rooms, especially if you rely on drive-by traffic and tourism. Invest in landscaping and parking that create an inviting environment.
Invest in a talented Web creator who can keep your Web site updated and devise ways to direct traffic to the site. Utilize tour videos to show guests the inside of the rooms, the pool area and any other amenities that may boost reservations.
Partner with other attractions in your area, such as ski resorts, golf courses, shopping malls or whitewater rafting expeditions. Offer deals to the businesses that they can then pass on to their own customers. You'll build a steady stream of clients while serving and supporting other community businesses.
Join an industry association such as the American Hotel & Lodging Association to stay abreast of new ideas and changes in the industry that could affect your business. Use the seminars, conferences and meetings to build partnerships with other motel and hotel owners and to find opportunities for training that can help you succeed.
Read more: How to Run a Small Motel | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_4841088_run-small-motel.html#ixzz1MGI413Sq
Mariner Motel,
Woodstock ON
T: 519-537-5332
What a great article guys!
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