Mom-and-Pop motels, romantic bed and breakfasts and five-star resorts all thrive on two key factors: guest satisfaction and occupancy rates. To keep these high, properties must be managed effectively, supplying the standard of service that guests expect from their booking costs.

Staff training and development is, of course, crucial, and both payroll and time and attendance systems can be vital here. But carefully investing funds into key technologies such as customer relationship (CRM) software and Point of Sale systems (POS) can help your accommodation business meet and exceed the standards of even the most difficult customers. Learn more in the guides, below.

Phone Systems

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The Top 5 Hotel Phone System Suppliers

What's the best hotel phone system for your money? Compare the best hotel phone systems and get tailor-made quotes from top suppliers with Expert Market.

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Best Small Business Phone Systems in 2024

The best small business phone systems include 8x8, Zoom Phone, and Nextiva. Read our full ranking to learn who made our small office top 10.

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What’s the Best CRM for Hotels? Everything You Should Consider

Getting the best CRM for hotels is key to keeping your guests happy and driving repeat stays. We explain how to choose the right CRM for your hotel.

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Compare CRM Pricing and Costs 2024

Find out how much you can expect to pay for CRM pricing in 2024, and compare pricing from some of the best CRM software providers.

Best Hotel POS Systems: Tested, Compared and Ranked

Read our ranking of the top-rated hotel POS systems featuring all the benefits and drawbacks of each POS system.

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How Much Does a Point Of Sale System Cost?

POS systems are used by all manner of businesses - and for a number of different reasons. Apart from their obvious financial processing capabilities, they can be used by merchants of all sizes to understand which products sell well and which don't, which sell together and the times when sales are typically made.

Payroll

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Payroll Services Cost: Average Prices for Outsourcing Payroll

Find out how much the average cost is to outsource payroll services. We discuss outsourcing, running payroll in-house and more.

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The 5 Best Cloud-Based Payroll Solutions for Your Business

Read our expert guide to the best cloud-based payroll solutions. Explore our top picks, pros, cons, pricing, and more.

Websites and Digital Services

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How Much Does a Website Cost? The Definitive Guide

Starting your business website comes with a range of design and build costs. Learn what you'll spend with our definitive guide.

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Best SEO Agencies and Companies

We've rated and ranked the top 5 best SEO companies. Find out who to hire for improving search engine visibility for your business.