October 14, 2020
You’ve decided to implement a new lettings software management system in order to streamline your lettings administration, save valuable time in managing bookings and take advantage of the efficiencies online software can bring to your operation, so now what? Our Sales and Customer Account Coordinator, Kimberley, takes you through the 5 simple steps to getting […]
October 2, 2020
St Mary’s Neighbourhood Centre is a youth focused community space in Islington, London, that uses its space to provide preschool and exercise facilities. The Centre also lets out much of its space to over 50 other health, support and extra-curricular organisations including self-help groups, staff training, language schools and birthday parties. St Mary’s has used […]
October 2, 2020
Kajima Community are the company behind online school lettings software, BookingsPlus. Here, our Business Development Manager, Domenico Forgione explains the top 5 reasons for choosing us as your lettings partner, enabling you to reactivate your lettings with total confidence 1. A company you can rely on Kajima Community has been in the school lettings business […]
August 27, 2020
COVID-19 has shown the true importance of schools for our communities and, as lockdown eases, they will be at the heart of helping people to reconnect — from classmates who have been learning online to local businesses, community groups and sports clubs. Many schools have financially benefited in the past by letting their fantastic facilities […]
August 5, 2020
Covid-19 has shown the true importance of community. So, venues such as the Grange School in Hartford, Cheshire, which is reopening its facilities for hire, have been at the heart of helping people to reconnect. As lockdown eases, BookingsPlus from Kajima Community has helped The Grange School to power a safe and effective phased reopening […]
July 22, 2020
As the lock-down restrictions ease, we are seeing lots of interest in activities restarting across our partner schools. The Government’s up-to-date guidance for community facilities sets out how venues can start to introduce activities safely and confidently. Take a look online at the latest Government guidance around sports and recreational activities: COVID-19: Guidance for the […]
June 19, 2020
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new management software package, SpaceBooker. The platform has been designed to support the safe return to work for office-based staff across a range of sectors and will assist workplaces to meet the required safety and social distancing guidelines, during and following the COVID-19 pandemic. To view […]
April 8, 2020
During this time of uncertainty, most of us will be spending an exceptional amount of time indoors, which is perhaps way more than we’re used to. Many will be finding this a stressful time and if you find yourself being challenged mentally, don’t worry, you are not alone. If we were to take a positive […]
March 26, 2020
Our resident photographer, Saron Solomon, gives some hints and tips on how to take the perfect facility photo and improve your website. Did you know that the digital world has turned us all into photographers? It is now suggested that more than 1 trillion photos were taken in 2018 alone! First impressions count and how […]
March 19, 2020
LinkedIn is constantly growing as a social media platform and now has over 600 million people registered. LinkedIn can be an effective tool for digital marketing, but it is also great for building communities and gaining relationships with people in similar industries. I have been using LinkedIn for a number of years now (and gained […]
March 10, 2020
Most schools will have a dedicated website which focuses on; providing important notices to parents, informing academic progress and achievements, supplying staff details, promoting the school to prospective students and more. But not all will have a website which specifically targets the community and how local people can become involved with the school. How can […]
March 10, 2020
You’ve decided to let out your facilities for hire. So now what? There’s certainly a lot to think about, from how to manage the administration of running a lettings programme, to how you will showcase your facilities to potential hirers. But what about managing the operational side of things; ensuring your staff are equipped to […]
February 25, 2020
Twitter is an extremely popular social media platform and is used by a number of different individuals and organisations. Twitter tends to differ from other social media platforms as the focus is so great for public conversation and exposure. If you understand it well, Twitter has the ability to increase your online exposure and awareness […]
February 21, 2020
A lettings management system can help bring real efficiencies to your lettings administration, allowing you more time to focus on other areas of your business, whilst potentially boosting your lettings income. For those venues who currently operate a paper-based or offline system, we’ve outlined our top 5 reasons to make the move on-line. 1. Easily […]
February 13, 2020
There are multiple payment platforms to choose from and it can sometimes be tough to work out which is best for your needs. If you hire out any form of facilities, this guide will help you establish the best payment option(s) for you. GoCardless: allows your customers to easily make payments simply by using the […]
February 4, 2020
If you’re currently offering community use through letting your school facilities, or if this is something you’re looking into, our top 5 Facebook tips will help you to easily create and grow your online presence. Name & Profile Picture – Having a relevant name and recognisable profile picture is important. You can use your school name, […]
January 30, 2020
A multi-use games area or MUGA can generate sizable levels of income if let out to the local community. Not only are they a great revenue generator but MUGAs also allow for multiple sports to be played on just one surface, excellent if you have space constraints, but they’re also durable enough to cope with […]
January 7, 2020
As of the new year, we are pleased to welcome Domenico Forgione to the team. Dom has spent the last two years working within our BookingsGuru team, marketing our customers’ facilities for hire and promoting the many community activities taking place across our portfolio of venues. Dom will now focus on seeking new business opportunities […]
December 17, 2019
Julie Moorhouse, our Regional Manager in the North, talks about her fundraising efforts in aid of Macmillan Cancer Research. Over the weekend of 13th and 14th July, a group of friends and I completed a 40-mile hike from Brampton, Cumbria to Newcastle’s Quayside along the World Heritage Site of Hadrian’s Wall, which runs a total […]
December 17, 2019
Kristis joined the BookingsPlus Development team in August 2018. He is one of our team of in-house developers dedicated to improving and updating our BookingPlus platform, ensuring users get the best and most secure online experience. As we gear up for our biggest development project so far, bringing some brand-new and exciting features to our […]