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Updated April 30th, 2025 by Ambrish Patel

Manually Downgrade QBO

After going to Subscriptions & Billing, manually change the link from https://qbo.intuit.com/app/billing to https://qbo.intuit.com/app/changeplan  ...

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Updated March 9th, 2023 by Ambrish Patel

[Scam] [March 2023] Scam Emails Requesting Help

Since early March 2023, a phishing (malicious email) campaign has been targeting staff from the hospitality industry. The cyber criminals use malicious emails that contain subjects related to booking reservations:  “help,” “requesting for assistance,” “route map,” “this is me from booking.com,” and “booking reservation.” Some of the emails may inclu...

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Updated June 20th, 2022 by Ambrish Patel

Processing Invoices from Google Ads

Step 1 Sign into Google Ads (ads.google.com) Delete 2 Go to Tools and Settings > Documents Delete 3 Download the relevant invoice Delete 4 Split invoice by client as needed and bill to client under the following codes 5890 Other Prof Svc (company side) 103010 Advertising (client side) Delete...

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Updated December 23rd, 2021 by Ambrish Patel

Use Asana

Asana Sign In & Settings The following is best completed on a computer internet browser as opposed to on your mobile app. Step 1 After receiving your invite, sign in using google. If you do not have a gmail or gsuite account, then you will log in using your email and password. Step 2 Set up your profile information Set your name Set a profile ph...

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Updated June 11th, 2021 by Ambrish Patel

SOP - Weekly Rent

A J1 will typically pay rent weekly. Here is an example: Step 1 2...

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Updated August 30th, 2023 by Ambrish Patel

Getting Setup - Front Office Computers

Step 1 Factory reset the computer. When setting up the new computer, note the following steps: Use all default parameters such as US Keyboard, no second keyboard, all reporting / analytics features on. Set up for an Organization > use email instead of domain join Login using "FrontDesk@ hoteldomain . com" and it's associated password. If a phone ...

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Updated October 25th, 2022 by Ambrish Patel

Airbnb Revenue & Tax Reports

Step 1 Login to airbnb.com and select Switch to hosting Delete 2 Click on Menu > Transaction History > Gross Earnings THEN, Select the date range requested Ex: Quarter 2 would be April 2022 to June 2022 Team Transaction History Most accounts will only see data if you select "Team Transaction History" Delete 3 After date selection > Export C...

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Updated December 18th, 2023 by Ambrish Patel

Service Animal & Emotional Support Animal Policy

Quiz Required After reviewing this document, all staff are required to take the quiz located here. If any responses are of concern, a supervisor or manager will review with you and potentially require you to retake this quiz. Summary Emotional Support Animals vs. Service Animals Emotional support animals are not considered Service Animals, therefore...

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Updated March 30th, 2021 by Ambrish Patel

Sales Leads & Contracts

Update Table of Contents Contract Type Applicable Segment Setting Rates This article outlines the various types of sales contracts, segments, rate generation, and contract terms. Other articles may discuss lead generation and contract implementation / tracking. Contract Type Group Contracts are straightforward rate structures. It takes a few years b...

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Updated June 7th, 2022 by Ambrish Patel

Gsuite Account Management

Labels Email Labels Setup for Front Desk Emails _Room Tickets _Guest Correspondence CC, Taxes, Accounting Guest Reviews Reservations - OTA (Expedia, Booking, etc) Reservations - Brand.com Sales Tech Support Delete Signature Under the General Settings tab, scroll to the middle of the page to find the Signature section. Preferred Signature (font:  Ser...

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Updated August 24th, 2021 by Ambrish Patel

Common GL Codes for Managers

Though there are hundreds of accounting codes, the common general ledger codes used by managers are noted below. A full list of accounts is available if needed....

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Updated June 23rd, 2023 by Ambrish Patel

Mews - Creating NPR Travel Agency Bookings

Instructions for NPR Agents Use the Promo Code provided by the hotel and then book the reservation as if you are the guest.  Do not select “Booking for others”. This is reserved for when you (the booker) are using your own payment method. Add the Note: “Booked by National Park Reservations”  Afterwards, email the hotel with the confirmation number a...

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Updated May 16th, 2023 by Ambrish Patel

From Preauthorization to Release

Card Authorizations Are Required All reservations must have a valid authorization on file in order to guarantee the reservation. The time to implement this is 2 days prior to arrival.     Steps From preauthorization to authorization to payment or release     1 Preauthorization Two days prior to arrival, if the reservation is for only 1 or 2 nights, ...

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Updated July 12th, 2022 by Ambrish Patel

SLH INVITED Guests

Detailed training guide of the SLH INVITED program https://www.myslh.com/globalassets/invited-hotel-guide-2020.pdf ^ MySLH login required Welcome Letters Click here for Welcome letter for Members in the Intrigued tier Click here for Welcome letter for Members in the Inspired tier Click here for Welcome letter for Members in the Indulged tier How do ...

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Updated June 30th, 2022 by Ambrish Patel

How to Post Hyatt+SLH Franchise Credits

Reminder for Guest Folios For guests staying using WOH Free Night Rate and WOH Free Night Promotion Rate, Collect and authorize a credit card for incidentals only .  Do not make changes to any WOH Free Night reservations . Any changes must be pushed by Hyatt directly. When checking out, move the balance to the folio "Paymaster Hyatt". Keep only one ...

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Updated October 3rd, 2022 by Ambrish Patel

Scheduled Reports in Opera

Reports The following reports need to be sent to accounting regularly. Daily - Manager Flash Daily - Tax Exempt Daily - Financial Payments & Revenue Daily - Market Code Statistics Daily - Trial Balance Monthly - Tax Exempt (Monthly Summary) Delete 0 Go to Misc > Scheduled Reports > New Always select "Fax/Email" and then select "OK" Set the...

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Updated May 17th, 2021 by Ambrish Patel

Getting Set Up - QBO

QBO Payments How to change subscription payment methods for QBO Step 1 Step 2 Step 3...

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Updated May 15th, 2021 by Ambrish Patel

Revenue Strategy 2021

Update Table of Contents Rate Windows Peak Dates Rates Breakdown by Market Segments Historical Statistics This article outlines the information needed to implement the revenue strategy to use for 2021.  Rate Windows Peak Dates & Events (*needs updates) Rates & Segments by Rate Window Rates & Segments by Month Rate Windows These are the d...

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Updated May 15th, 2021 by Ambrish Patel

Common Plumbing Issues

Update Table of Contents Tips/Tricks for Common Plumbing Issues. This is a live document and will be updated frequently. Never Snake a Toilet Snaking a toilet leaves a lot of marks. If you can't solve your problem with 6ft of snake in a toilet, then you should remove the toilet and inspect the clean out valve under the toilet or snake directly under...

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Updated May 27th, 2022 by Ambrish Patel

D-Edge

Main Website d-edge.com Support https://extranet.availpro.com/Assistance/AccountManager...

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Updated November 6th, 2023 by Ambrish Patel

W2 Delivery Method on Gusto

  Steps In a few quick and easy steps, you can edit your preference.  Flexibility and Convenience Electronic W2 delivery is flexible and convenient. It is available to you immediately, and always.    The same or similar steps can be taken on the mobile Gusto Wallet App     1 Go to Gusto > Job & Pay Mobile App: Profile Icon > Tax Elections ...

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Updated July 17th, 2023 by Ambrish Patel

[Visual Matrix] Transfer Charges from One Folio to Another

Transfer a Charge from an Individual Folio to Another Type in the room number of each folio and the folio letter you wish to transfer charges between in the Room # and Folio fields. Both folios can be whithin the same room number.2. Check the Detail Checkbox instead of the Summary box.3. Click the arrows at the end of each line to transfer the line ...

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Updated March 27th, 2023 by Ambrish Patel

[Scam] [March 2023] Fake Bills

Recently, hotels are being scammed with fake high dollar bills. Here are quick ways to verify notes. Textured shoulders / collars Security thread on the left side of the portrait Color changing note amount in bottom right (20, 100) Additional Resources : https://www.uscurrency.gov/denominations/20 https://www.uscurrency.gov/denominations/100...

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Updated April 9th, 2021 by Ambrish Patel

Setting up Suppliers on the Fly on BirchStreet

Add SOTF To add a Supplier on the Fly, gather the following preliminary required information Official Company Name (ex: Mountain Milk) Contact Phone number Email Address to send PO Primary Address, City, State, ZIP Add Order Guide Creating Order Guides Click the Create OG button on the Order Guide Tab Type the Order Guide Name and Click OK Remember ...

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Updated June 9th, 2021 by Ambrish Patel

Mews - Front Desk Notes

Pre-Checkin Checklist To a guest, a reservation is a reservation. However, when you are behind the counter, each reservation can be one of a variety of types of reservations (such as direct bookings, walk-in, OTA, direct bill, OTA Direct Bill, OTA Pre-paid, and so on) The pre-checkin process helps us resolve any outstanding issues prior to a guests ...

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Updated May 2nd, 2021 by Ambrish Patel

Getting set up on Gsuite

Quick guidelines on using your gsuite email, calendar, drive, etc. Settings Settings Select the gear icon and then "See all settings" General General Settings Recommended Setting Maximum Page Size 50 or 100 Undo Send 30 seconds Default Reply Behavior Reply All Default text style Only Sans Serif or Serif allowed. No other fonts are allowed. Nudges Al...

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Updated May 17th, 2022 by Ambrish Patel

Overview of Birch Street by HSM

To Login, go to http://www.hsm-online.com Playlist of all videos Enabling approval by email Attachments: BirchStreet_HSM_eProcurement_Overview_2020 (1).pdf BirchStreet_YouTube_Training_Videos (1).pdf...

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Updated January 25th, 2021 by Ambrish Patel

Tracking COVID 19 Statistics

Update Table of Contents US Statistics California ICU Capacity by County California Regional Stay at Home All in one location to track relevant statistics related to COVID-19 US Statistics California Nebraska New York California ICU Capacity by County California Regional Stay at Home...

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Updated July 12th, 2022 by Ambrish Patel

SLH Qualifying Night

To claim qualifying night credits, go to the following website. https://www.myslh.com/invited-qualifying-stay/ https://www.myslh.com/invited-qualifying-stay/...

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Updated July 12th, 2022 by Ambrish Patel

SLH Gift Cards

Introduction All SLH customers have the opportunity to purchase monetary value eGift cards on slh.com which can be redeemed at every SLH member hotel. They are available in four different currencies (USD, EUR, AUD and GBP) at a starting value of 50. Valid for 12 months, the recipient will receive the SLH eGift Card in a personalised email and an SMS...

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Updated May 17th, 2023 by Ambrish Patel

Helpful Keyboard Shortcuts for Symbols

Shortcut Symbol ALT + 0162 ¢ - Cent ALT + 30 ∆ - Delta  ALT + 0167 § - Section  ...

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Updated January 26th, 2023 by Ambrish Patel

Visual Matrix - Mini POS Setup

https://help.visualmatrix.com/portal/en/kb/vm-cloud-user-guide/point-of-sale https://help.visualmatrix.com/portal/en/kb/articles/mini-pos-pre-setup-cloud-video...

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Updated April 9th, 2021 by Ambrish Patel

SiteMinder - Failed Delivery

Sometimes, SiteMinder is unable to deliver reservations to the PMS system for an unknown reason. In that case, they will email the frontdesk email address. Step 1 Sometimes, SiteMinder is unable to deliver reservations to the PMS system for an unknown reason. In that case, they will email the frontdesk email address. Here are steps to take to verify...

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Updated July 24th, 2024 by Ambrish Patel

R&R - GM, FOM, Supervisors

A high-level breakdown of some of the tasks and how the responsibility might be shared.  Operations HSKP Housekeeping Task HK Supervisor* FOM GM Inspect each room ✓  Daily ✓  20 per week ✓  20 per month Inspect Public Areas ✓  Daily ✓  Daily ✓  Weekly Check HK Reports ✓  Daily ✓  Daily ✓  Daily ENGR Facilities & Engineering Task ENGR* FOM GM Mai...

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Updated January 31st, 2024 by Ambrish Patel

Lodging Taxes for Long Term Stays

Summary Once a guest consumes the 30th or 31st day, transient occupancy lodging taxes no longer apply.  Only after the guest room passes this threshold, (1) their folio should be reimbursed for all previous taxes charged and (2) their room rate should become exempt from lodging taxes. The threshold varies from county to county.   Do Not Exempt at Bo...

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Updated March 11th, 2021 by Ambrish Patel

Timetracking in Gusto

Most teams will use another timekeeping solution. However, if your team uses Gusto's timekeeping solution, this article might help get you started! This short video (starting at about 1 min 15 sec for about 1 min) shows how to use gusto's timekeeping system. Setting up Gusto Time Tracking Administrators & HR Managers will need to enable this sys...

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Updated May 17th, 2022 by Ambrish Patel

OTA & Reconciliations

Booking.com Commissions Access your Extranet with your username and password.  Go to the Administration tab + Reservation statement.  Locate the reservation to claim, select the box in the "Claim" column and click on the blue button "Claim Reservation Enter $ 0 in the "Actual Amount" space, choose the reason for the claim and write details of your m...

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Updated May 15th, 2021 by Ambrish Patel

FD Overview - Swing Shift (PM)

Daily Tasks that will help you prepare for the day and anticipate our guests needs. Opening Your Shift  Will update with information.... General Duties & Tasks Will update with information.... Closing Your Shift  Will update with information.......

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Updated August 3rd, 2021 by Ambrish Patel

Stop Payments through Chase Bank

How to put a stop payment on checks issued through Chase Bank Stop Payment Single Check Series of Checks Single Series...

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Updated July 17th, 2024 by Ambrish Patel

Access Previously Scheduled Exports in Mews

If there are certain email errors for scheduled reports in Mews, you might be able to access the report through the Mews application directly. If so, the procedures are below. Step 1 Go to the Mews Menu > Queues > Mail         2 Select Type > Mail Export Edit > Start & End Date >> OK     3 Find the report you need and download....

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Updated January 17th, 2024 by Ambrish Patel

Information Security Policy

This Policy Document encompasses all aspects of security surrounding confidential company information and must be distributed to all company employees. All company employees must read this document in its entirety and sign the form confirming they have read and understand this policy fully. This document will be reviewed and updated by Management on...

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Updated August 29th, 2022 by Ambrish Patel

Posting Vending & Laundry Revenue

Vending and Laundry revenue is posted at least before the end of each month, if not more frequently.  Overview Most PMS Systems require a PM profile against which these charges are posted Mews First : If a guest is in house > open their folio / profile If a guest is not in house > open the Paymaster - Vending profile Next Steps Go to Billing a...

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Updated January 24th, 2023 by Ambrish Patel

Overview - Lodging & Sales Taxes

Lodging Taxes After discussion with various agencies, the general guidelines are taxable items are as stated below. Fee applied to every room sold are assessed a lodging tax. GNS is subject to tax because the occupancy was reserved & held since a guest failed to call in to cancel. Cancellation Fees and add-ons, such as pet fees, crib, rollaway, ...

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Updated January 30th, 2023 by Ambrish Patel

Overview of Market Segments

The primary source of revenue for a lodging property generally arises from the rental of rooms and suites to guests. Room Revenue is divided into four parts:  Transient Rooms Revenue Group Rooms Revenue Contract Rooms Revenue Other Rooms Revenue Transient Rooms Revenue  Transient Room Revenue commonly includes revenue derived from rental of rooms an...

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Updated October 25th, 2021 by Ambrish Patel

SOP - Sensitive Data

Policy Sensitive Data Department ALL Last Updated October 25, 2021 Delete Policy All printed materials containing sensitive data shall be securely stored and destroyed in a timely sensitive manner. Procedures Storage & Destruction Any papers with the following information should be destroyed immediately after it is no longer being used. Until su...

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