Webinar Recap: Highlights from "Spring Break Prep Tips with Gingr"

Spring break is one of the busiest times for pet-care businesses, and staying on top of operations is crucial for success.

In our latest webinar, we covered three powerful tools within Gingr—peak date pricing, automated deposits, and waitlist management—that can help you navigate the seasonal rush with confidence. Here's a recap of the key features and best practices shared during the session. Jump in to unlock spring break success!

Boost Profits with Peak Date Pricing

Spring break is the perfect time to adjust your pricing strategy to reflect increased demand. Gingr’s peak date pricing tool allows you to set custom rates for specific dates or holiday periods, ensuring your prices align with the value of your services during peak times.

Key benefits of peak date pricing:

• Flexible Pricing Options: Set rate increases for individual dates or a range of dates.
• Automated Scheduling: Schedule recurring price changes for holidays that fall on the same date annually.
• Clear Communication: Display price adjustments clearly on customer estimates and invoices.

Pet-care businesses can seamlessly handle peak periods without constant manual updates by planning ahead and setting pricing rules in advance. Our recommendation: review and schedule all holiday pricing adjustments at the start of each year, reducing last-minute stress.

Lock in Revenue with Automated Deposits

Handling cancellations during busy periods can be challenging. Gingr’s automated deposit feature allows businesses to secure revenue upfront by requiring a deposit at the time of booking. This practice protects your bottom line and reduces the risk of revenue loss from no-shows.

How to make the most of automated deposits:

• Set Custom Deposit Rules: Apply deposit requirements by date, reservation type, or location.
• Choose Flexible Payment Options: Collect deposits as either a percentage or a flat dollar amount.
• Automate Communication: Enable system emails to notify pet parents when a deposit is required or has been paid.
• Deposit Enforcement: Activate settings that prevent check-in unless the deposit has been paid.

To maximize this feature, we recommend creating a deposit schedule for busy periods like spring break and summer vacations. By requiring deposits, businesses can reduce last-minute cancellations and maintain a stable revenue stream.

Manage Capacity with the Waitlist Feature

When your facility reaches full capacity, Gingr’s waitlist feature allows you to accommodate last-minute cancellations and organize requests efficiently. This tool also allows you to manage bookings manually and find the best fit for available slots.

Best practices for waitlist management:

• Manual Reservation Approval: Businesses can review the waitlist and choose which reservations to confirm or reject.
• Automatic Waitlist Enrollment: Allow pet parents to be added to the waitlist directly through the customer portal when capacity is full.
• Capacity Monitoring: Check availability quickly with the “check capacity” feature that provides instant feedback on booking limits.
• Clean Waitlist Management: Entries are automatically removed once the reservation dates pass, keeping your waitlist current.

We recommend regularly reviewing the waitlist and quickly filling open slots when cancellations occur. This proactive approach helps maintain occupancy rates and keeps pet parents happy.

Spring break doesn’t have to be chaotic. With Gingr’s advanced features for peak date pricing, deposit management, and waitlist coordination, pet-care businesses can stay organized and profitable during high-demand periods. Remember to check out Gingr’s knowledge base for detailed step-by-step guides on each feature, or contact Gingr Support if you need additional assistance. Stay tuned for future webinars packed with tips and tools to elevate your pet-care business!

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Missed the webinar? Watch the full recording here.