Recent content by EvanD

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    Marketing to small hotels in the UK

    I agree that the software needs to be great, I believe it will be. I will do some user testing soon around some local hotels to get their thoughts and to build some small interest
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    Marketing to small hotels in the UK

    Some excellent advice! You managed to bring up one of my fears which is public speaking, that really would be an ideal way to get authority status. I need to work on my skills in that area. I think a booth is a good way to go when the product is ready and working, or should I think more lean...
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    Marketing to small hotels in the UK

    Thanks for responding I'm not a fan of Linked In to be honest with you, I think its kinda creepy that you can see who views your profile... My problem is that small hotels and b&b's dont really use linked in, so I believe more traditional methods might be a better fit.
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    Marketing to small hotels in the UK

    I have a small startup that's developing a hotel property management system PMS for small hotels and b&b's. I also realise that the task of selling the solution is very difficult, I plan on cold calling and door to door product demonstration. Product will be ready to show in a few weeks time...
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    Hotel /Guesthouse booking sites

    This is pretty normal, what % of your booking come via your own website? You will find for smaller hotels its 1/3rd hotel website and 2/3rds booking sites It's hard to get customers to book direct, but small hoteliers have a few tricks up their sleeves!
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    Hi Guys

    Hey I'm Evan and I have a new software startup for small hotels and bed and breakfasts, I hope I can give some value to the forum and receive good advice on any problems I may encounter