It is important to remember that we live in a digital world, where everybody is camera ready to upload snaps on to social media. Make sure that people are photographing your property and outdoors for all the right reasons. Customers love to share positive and negative experiences and the camera rarely lies. So don’t ever let there be an opportunity to snap your outdoors looking anything less than ready to greet customers. Social media is a powerful marketing tool to drive new customers to your business by customers sharing photographs and tagging your venue, so be sure to offer a first-class customer journey.
We have put together a list of top tips to help you keep your property and outdoors looking tip-top and ready to be photographed this Autumn.
Gardening
No matter how much outdoor space you have, it is important to keep it tidy, whether you have pots, flower beds or an ornamental garden. Regular weeding and removing of tired blooms and plants will help keep your outdoors looking picture perfect and customer ready. If you have hanging baskets, remember to feed and water them and don’t forget to mow your lawn until the weather turns cold and it stops growing. Keep pathways and lawn space free from fallen autumn leaves. Not only do they look untidy they can become hazardous when they are wet.
Painting
Take a look around the exterior of your property and check for any paint that has lost its colour or started to peel away. A quick patch-up, replacing worn paint is a quick win to inject some freshness to your outdoors. Remember your customers and prospects can see your property from the road and maybe put off visiting by the condition of your exterior decoration.
Signage
Always ensure your signage is clear and up to date. If you have recently updated your space or service offering, then don’t forget to make it obvious with the use of signs. From bathroom facilities to where the napkins and extra spoons are, you should make your customer’s experience as easy as possible. Nobody wants to be queuing at the bar to ask ‘where the extra spoons are kept.’
Our sturdy Large Chalk A-Boards are the perfect accessory to clearly advertise your current service offerings, from new menu launches to karaoke evenings.
Blankets and Storage Boxes
Having a selection of blankets to snuggle up under on a cold day or night is a wonderful way to add the wow factor to your property. Customers like to feel they are being looked after and the addition of cosy soft blankets to your accessory range is a great way to encourage people to make a return visit. Just remember to launder them regularly to keep them looking fresh and feeling soft.
We are currently offering six complimentary blankets with the purchase of 1 of our beautifully crafted Teak Outdoor Storage Box. The storage boxes fit nicely into a corner, indoors or outdoors and make the perfect repository for your blankets, cushions and games.
Clean Windows
Yes, it may sound completely obvious but keeping your windows sparkling and free from fingerprints, splashed food, drink and rain is a lovely way to show your customers you really do take a pride in the service that you offer. Shining windows are an easy way to freshen up your property and make it sparkle.
Alfresco Dining Cabins are the perfect addition to your outdoors this season to entice customers outside. Featuring a composite, realistic slate-look roof tiles which last for years these trade quality, handcrafted units are ideal for families and group bookings, offering a wonderful element of privacy. The cabins also make a delightful photo opportunity and can be decorated with strings of fairy lights.
If you’re not quite sure about what you need, the terrain you have is a little challenging, or you’d simply like to chat about a particular product or how to look after it, our friendly team would love to hear from you; call us on 01926 889922.