The Stages in Developing a Short Term Rental Business are Many and before starting on the process need to have a clear goal as a business. IS the business viable, what will be involved in running a business full-time- have a clear idea of what you are expecting to do in business. The ideas you have in your head for the project is the starting point. Write it down and describe the project, make a rough labelled sketch of the project. This is the starting point. It needs to get down on paper as a starting point. This may change as the project develops, as you meet professional along the way, but change is good as you are refining your proposed project.
1 Research Stage
Gather information, images and details on your proposed business., Take photos of the site and have a variety of plans. Have a Scrapbook or file for the project. Become an affiliate member of the national association/federation so you can get all details on the
2 Consultancy
Meeting with Consultant to discuss ideas and plan to develop a viable business plan. Develop a clear strategy with costs and supports can access. Feasibility study may be needed.
Engagement Plan for meeting Planners, local officials, community and other stakeholders,
Barriers Identified
Barriers to development and support which can be accessed identified. Clear information on all data gathered in 1 place so budget can be secured with funding from various sources
Planning
Pre-planning meeting to discuss proposals with planners with rough drawings. They will have guidelines for site or area development
Then develop the Planning document proposals and apply for Planning
Business Plan
Have a clear business plan to discuss with the local development agency. Include sources of funding, land, buildings and have a clear costing for developing the project
Management Set up
Finance Sorted for full development including all elements of the build process
Cost Insurance for development and for final Glamping business in place. A Health and Safety Statement will be needed and this will be required for Insurance.
Marketing Plan for Business – Plan rates. Make a marketing plan with business name and set up. Have a Booking System + Terms and Conditions of Booking Link with other tourism business in area
Building
Once planning has been given depending on the site you may have to do groundworks with footpaths, roads in place. Clear details of Water supply, electrics , plumbing, sewage and sustainable power provided. Groundworks completed and certified. Renovation of existing buildings, central management block and pre-fabricated units developed with additional services
Set Up
Get Stafff organised and trained – may need clanging staff, office staff and site management.
Tidy the site, decorate the interior and make the site as attractive as possible. Add the furniture and testa all equipment. You many need to set up a laundry area and will need an office area and reception centre. Develop links with local community
Opening the Business
Officially open your business with local businesses, dignitaries and organisation who have helped you in the set up. Get some publicity and make clear your offering to all. Have a marketing plan and sell your offering linked to other businesses in the area, national and internationally. Be clear what you offer and who your ideal guests are