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Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned expert, our collection of articles offers valuable insights, tips, and strategies to enhance your boat rental experience. From choosing the perfect boat to optimizing your rental business, we've got you covered.
Trends in boat rentals: What you need to know as a rental operator
Get ready for the 2025 season with insights into the latest boat rental trends. From autonomous rentals and electric boats to dynamic pricing and creative marketing campaigns, these trends are transforming the industry.
How to connect an electric boat fleet
A connected fleet is a system that integrates electric boats into a communication and tracking network. The system works for you and for your customers, as with this state-of-the-art software they can use their phones to pick up their boat without any need for a member of staff!
How to schedule boat rentals
Building sufficient buffer time into the daily workings and infrastructure of your business is a brilliant, proactive way to ensure you’re able to deal with the expected and, more often than not, the unexpected.
Advantages of boat rental automation
In the fast-paced world of boat rentals, efficiency and customer satisfaction are paramount. To stay competitive and provide exceptional service, boat rental companies are turning to automation to streamline their operations, and we’re here to tell you what a great idea that is.
Innovative marketing strategies for your boat rental
There are so many ways your boats can be packaged, repackaged and sold to an adventurous customer, whether a seasoned boat goer or first-time renter. By offering packages tailored to specific needs, your boats are an attractive alternative to customers who might otherwise buy their own.
Why electric boats are a game-changer for rental companies
Electric boats are one of the best innovations our industry has seen, and there has been no better time to enter the market than now, benefiting from the latest and fastest chargers, and long-lasting batteries. There are so many extra perks available to you if you have electric boats among your fleet, including connecting your fleet for tracking, communication and collecting analytics to drive your business to the next level.
Crafting the perfect boat rental customer journey
Renting a boat for a memorable experience on the water can be an exhilarating prospect. Whether planning a relaxing fishing trip, an adventurous island-hopping expedition, or a scenic trip through the canals, the important thing to remember is that your customer takes this journey with you.
Membership systems for your boat rental
For boat rental businesses, implementing a membership system, or creating an exclusive, members-only boat club can be an effective strategy to attract and retain customers while providing them with added benefits and value. By offering different membership options, you can create a loyal customer base and generate recurring revenue. You can try out a variety of membership models:
Pros and cons of asking for a deposit
An important decision is whether you will ask customers to pay a deposit before renting a boat. The factors below will empower you to decide what is best for your company.
How discount codes can boost your bookings
We understand the power of discount codes in driving sales and attracting customers. That's why we offer a wide range of options when it comes to creating and using discount codes, allowing you to tailor promotions to suit your unique business needs. Whether it's percentage-based discounts, limited-time offers, or targeted promotions, with our platform you can create tempting deals that boost bookings.
A guide to profitable add-ons
A boat trip is an ideal product to dress up with add-ons such as drinks, snacks or other extras. Let’s Book offers a multitude of possibilities when it comes to add-ons, providing you with the flexibility to enhance overall customer experience and generate extra revenue.
The perfect pricing model for your boat rental operation
Pricing is tricky and something that many boat rental operators struggle with. At Let’s Book we generally see two directions: fixed or flexible prices. Each strategy has its own advantages and disadvantages, and the choice ultimately depends on your unique goals.
How to choose the right boats for your boat rental business
Choosing the right boat is a crucial first step paving the way for a successful boating business venture. With so many different types and models of boats available, it can be challenging to make the right decision.
Your rental business on Social Media: 10 tips to get you started!
Boating is certainly the beautiful life. Who doesn’t love to spend an amazing day on the water? So creating a social media presence with an enthusiastic following is a great opportunity to expand your reach. With our experience in the business, we’ve compiled a list of 10 tips to get you started.
How to start a successful boat rental company
Looking to start a new business within the boating industry? Whether it’s bareboat rental or captained charter, the key to success is a strong business model. Allow us to help you out with a step by step guide to becoming successful within the boat rental business.
Step-by-step guide to improving your boat rental website
Just starting out as a boat rental company or looking to expand your business, a website is one of the keys to your succes. you might wonder how to setup your very own website. A clear website with the right information will immediately make you stand out from the competition. In order to help you with the right design, we’ve come up with a list of the essentials in a step by step guide.