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We did well in 2022, income up about 50%, but also saw an even larger proportional increase in merchant processing fees from tee sis a... -
Tom replied to the thread Just Opened in Kona...well May 1.Nice facility, you built well. Vrbo and Air will be useful, but ideally you will become known and will get direct bookings. With...
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Tom replied to the thread How I Ended Up Looking for a Recipe....Shaking my head; yup, that's the innkeeper's life. I'm reading it while I had the guest list open, thus inspired I looked up a guest...
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Flashbacks to the guest who wanted to return after being a major-league PITA the year before. "I'm sorry, I don't have a room for...
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Exactly! Knowing your market and setting your goals early in your hosting endeavor is paramount if you are in this for the long haul...
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Excellent. That's my plan, to keep things low stress and easy FOR ME, while bringing in some welcome income to supplement my social...
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Tom replied to the thread 10 Year Anniversary.We opened July 9, 2009. Hard to believe it's been that long. Cooked thousands of breakfasts. Ooof!
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Tom replied to the thread Cancellation (and asking for future credit).As usual, interesting comment. Cancellation and policy are perennial problems. I've usually been pretty lax on cancellation so don't...
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Tom replied to the thread Guests Smoke Weed In Room.Yes: "enjoyed seeing this thread and so many old friends again!" My up-date, we have had no problems with legalized marijuana in...
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I have found the obliviousness of amateur innkeepers astounding. They'll ask me for business advice. They'll ask if there's any... -
I love the post-holidays. Tis the season when all the people who got charged because they cancelled their Christmas-week stay (the...
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Tom replied to the thread Is anyone using texting to communicate with guests?.Not individual codes -- rooms still have old -fashioned key. There is a one guest code for the main and side door entry. Wi-fi lock...
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Tom replied to the thread New Member Intro for Flora House Denver.Welcome and best of luck!
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Tom replied to the thread Is anyone using texting to communicate with guests?.Text all the time. I have about 8 stock texts like "Looking forward to your visit, when do you expect to arrive?" and road directions...
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Tom replied to the thread Additional Guest Fee.We charge $25 for an extra person, includes breakfast. They get a separate full queen or a roll-away twin for that. Children under ...
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