What sort of software are you asking about?.
I think she is referring to reservation software or guest management software. I am not aware of any one place that offers comparisons of them. You just kind of have to do your own research.
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Yes, that is what I meant. Oh well, I thought that would be the case, I will make my own cheat sheet comparisons. Any suggestions of things to watch out for?
Also, I was thinking of using Quickbooks for the general business, anyone using something better?
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I think Quickbooks has pretty much become the standard for general business. I used to use Quicken but everyone I know has gone to Quickbooks. You can do on line credit card with them as well without having to buy the machine etc. I think SWIRT uses that system and likes it alot. I just talke a friend of mine into using it as she never even took credit cards before. She seems real pleased with it.
As far as Guest Management software, I think you can read some o the other threads here that people like. Many people I know have gone to on line guest managment with Reservation Nexus. For a size operation like yours, the cost is probably good for you. For me with only 3 rooms, I couldn't see it. But the folks there are great to work with.
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Thanks, I have been reviewing the old threads. I figured on Quickbooks, but reservation/guest management? Reservation Nexus is one we plan to look at.
Eventually, yes we will be a good sized operation, but starting out with just the motel and trying to re-capture business in a down economy I know our numbers stand to be pretty poor starting out. I am interested in finding something that can grow with us, or plan on switching it out as we grow but not eat us alive as we go. We will be seasonal, and this means paying for months with no income during the down time too. Am just trying to figure out a least expensive option here for now.
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Then I would definitely go with Webervations, it is far and away the least expensive and is very functional, and it can grow with you. It does not have the "guest management" aspects that some of the others do, but if you are going to use QB for your books and cc processing, I don't really think you need it, just my two cents.
Take it from someone who tried, you do NOT want to have to change gears mid-race. It is a total nightmare. So try to pick something you can afford now that can grow with you.
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