Serviced Accommodation Secrets Podcast

During lock down, if you have your SA units open for business like we do, it’s vital to find out the reason that guests plan to stay at your property and keep within the current laws.

This might seem like a challenge, but in fact there are great opportunities here to help people and thus gain new clients, which is what’s happened with us this week.

And as a second part to this podcast, if you worry that you might struggle to keep running your business if anything happened to you or your loved ones, heaven forbid, then here I share tips on this and how to remain true to what’s important in your life.

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How are you getting on with your new 2021 goals?  Here are specific ways to keep on track and manage both your key actions this year as well as your mindset.

And to share how this still works even if you’re going through a difficult time – unfortunately we’ve had the most traumatic week because a serious car accident has left my eldest grown up child Skye (still your kids even when they’re 21 years old aren’t they?!) with a fractured pelvis and a long recovery expected after surgery this past week.

Obviously, this is distressing and more important than anything else in my life right now, family comes first.  Miraculous that Skye is still with us, and we’re so grateful for this. 

However, because we have systems in place, our SA units are still fully operational, and expansion plans still in place.  This is not to boast, but to share this with you – if you’re struggling or want a better way forwards too, this will help you.

Yes, I’m delayed getting this podcast out, but our actual business and goals are still all fully working and in place.  The methods I share are going to help you through lock down and through life to keep moving towards your vision and what is most meaningful to you.

Our deepest gratitude to everyone for all the support we have had, and the amazing NHS for their awesome skill and support too.

For show notes and resources in my podcast, go to my website www.servicedaccommodationsecrets.com and Facebook page: http://bit.ly/SASecretsPage

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I hope you’re weathering the storm of second lock down and the tier system in the UK, and anywhere in the world!

If you’ve felt frustrated by the limitations government restrictions have placed on your SA business, know that you are not alone, and now is the time for you to step up and take positive action.  Make the difference to your SA business by helping your guests, your community and your wider audience of potential guests – create and evoke their experience staying with you.  Realise that you can help people this year, next year and into the future.  You can be empowered.  Go for it!!

For show notes and resources in my podcast, go to my website www.servicedaccommodationsecrets.com and Facebook page: http://bit.ly/SASecretsPage

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Sometimes managing your bookings can be a challenge.  You either have none, or lots come along at once.

Here are some tips on things to do, and what not to do.

With increasing financial pressure caused by the impact of COVID-19, there can be increased pressure to bend your rules or not follow your policies in order to secure bookings.

Here I share a few tips to help you through this rocky period in our history.

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It was my absolute good fortune and privilege to interview one of the leading speakers in the Short Stay Rental sector, Chris Maughan recently, which is full of practical knowledge and insights that you can apply to your SA business right away!

You may know of Chris as CEO of I-PRAC, which is key to building trust with your potential guests, but did you know he has 20 years’ experience in the industry as CEO and co-founder of AES Accommodation Ltd and AES Events Group?

Providing events for commercial clients such as Twitter, Google, Spotify and Disney including beautiful places to stay along the French Riviera, has meant that Chris and his wife, also his business partner, have been through their share of challenges.

The way that Chris has managed not just his business, but also his mindset, is incredibly inspiring and thought-provoking.

You can benefit from his reading and podcast lists, which he has generously given to me, especially in the face of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Chris shares how, despite harsh life lessons, you can find ways to overcome traumas to become fulfilled.  A treat for us all.

For the list of books and podcasts that Chris listens to regularly, go to my website www.servicedaccommodationsecrets.com and Facebook page: http://bit.ly/SASecretsPage

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Lots of SA operators have asked for more guidance on how to outsource, and where to find a VA or more varied types of contract workers to complete the many tasks that you want to delegate to someone else.

These may be either things you don’t like doing, don’t have time for, or simply to manage the overwhelming amount of daily tasks that have kept you in a new ‘job’, something you were trying to avoid when you started your SA business!  Here are 3 key tips about how to successfully outsource these different types of work.

For show notes and resources in my podcast, go to my website www.servicedaccommodationsecrets.com and Facebook page: http://bit.ly/SASecretsPage

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You can enjoy the great mutual benefits of working directly with developers of apartment blocks.  In our rent to SA business the developers retained the freehold of their blocks, and this creates numerous advantages on all sides.  Here I talk about how finances, logistics and guests all receive the positive impact when you work with developers, and how you find them in the first place.

It’s a real win:win!

For show notes and resources in my podcast, go to my website www.servicedaccommodationsecrets.com and Facebook page: http://bit.ly/SASecretsPage

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Are you feeling overwhelmed in your SA business?  Do you spend your whole day busy with tasks, but at the end of each week you realise you have key actions still undone?

You’ve heard lots of people talk about how hiring a VA is the answer!! “Outsource everything,” they say… and you think it could help, but how on earth do you start this and how much will it cost?  I’ve devised a plan to help – find out more here.

For show notes and resources in my podcast, go to my website www.servicedaccommodationsecrets.com and Facebook page: http://bit.ly/SASecretsPage

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We will know more after the  announcements on Thursday 5th November,  but here are “Lock down actions” that you can start with now till we know for sure what we’re allowed to do till 2nd December.

There are many opportunities for us to help a lot of people in lock down and to serve our clients - focus on what you can control and stay positive!!

For show notes and resources in my podcast, go to my website www.servicedaccommodationsecrets.com and Facebook page: http://bit.ly/SASecretsPage

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In your SA business, are you working out how to serve your community, talk to businesses working on developments in your area and at sites for short term projects.  Are you getting to know the people who are potential guests in your area?

Local networking is of course online and it’s easier than ever to get to know contacts who will want to book and know other people who want to book short term accommodation too – especially as lock down tiers come into force and key workers and contractors as a target market reduce the risk for your business.  More thoughts on what you can do to successfully generate bookings.

For show notes and resources in my podcast, go to my website www.servicedaccommodationsecrets.com and Facebook page: http://bit.ly/SASecretsPage

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