Two Proven Ways to Prevent Booking Cancellations
Cancelled bookings happen to us all at some time or another. Reduce the chances of losing money with these two proven, simple-to-implement tactics.
I started using them on my website over five years ago and I have a steady stream of parents tell me “Oh, I’ve never thought of that. Thanks.” Add to that, I get fewer last-minute panicked phone calls from parents wanting to change dates.
So what are these two elements that will help prevent booking cancellations? Scroll down to find out.
Important Dates List
Add your own version of this dates prompter to your quote or contact page to remind parents of those special days in the year that they should be mindful of when choosing a date for their event.
Educate Parents about Holding a Party in the Park
Don’t let wet or windy weather cancel your bookings.
Help parents understand that a party in the park is often MORE WORK than a party at home.
Copy the text below and make changes to it to suit you. Post it on a separate page on your website and link to it from your quote page saying:
Thinking of holding your party in the park? Read this short article I wrote that might just save you a whole lot of work and a whole lot of worry.
Add this infographic to your website, too, to let your clients know the disadvantages of holding parties at a park. (Get your complimentary copy of the infographic below where you can add your own logo.)
So there you go. Adding these two simple pieces of content will go a long way into preventing those last-minute cancellations you’d rather not get. Give this little but valuable help to your party-planning clients and earn more business for yourself.