HCH Bitesize 015: Why every host should take a digital deposit

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During HCH Bitesize, a podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully, we delve into essential topics for the short-term rental industry. Each week, we invite expert guests who share valuable insights and practical advice to help you enhance your knowledge and build a successful property management business.
In this episode, we’re joined by Nicolas Francony, International Business Developer, Swikly, to share five reasons why every host should take a digital deposit from their guests.
Nicolas breaks down exactly what a deposit is, how this simple act can build trust between host and guest, and the benefits of outsourcing claim management.
1:43 Digital deposits
2:30 Zero transaction – no money is taken or held
3:34 Reason No. 1: communicate trust
4:28 Reason No. 2: save time
5:42 Reason No. 3: hassle-free communication between the host and guest
7:03 Reason No. 4: delegate the claim management
8:08 Reason No. 5: on the host’s side
9:12 Find out more about Swikly: www.swikly.com
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Holiday Cottage Handbook: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/
Hostfully: https://get.hostfully.com/46p7pafubra1
James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/
Nicolas Francony: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-francony-6a48a226/
Swikly: https://www.swikly.com/en/
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