What are Hire Types?
By specifying the hire options available at your business, whether it be bikes, boats, cars, or yachts, potential customers can easily find and understand what you offer.
Hire businesses can select one or more of the following Hire Type options.
Bicycle Hire
Offers bike rentals as a fun and eco-friendly way for customers to explore the area at their own pace.
Boat Hire
Provides boat rentals, allowing customers to enjoy water-based activities like fishing, cruising, and sightseeing.
Campervan and Motorhome Hire
Offers campervan and motorhome rentals, combining transport and accommodation for road trip adventures.
Car Hire
Provides car rentals to make travel easy and comfortable, allowing customers to explore independently.
Caravan Hire
Offers caravan rentals, providing mobile accommodation that lets travellers camp in comfort during their journeys.
Equipment Hire
Provides a variety of equipment rentals, including camping gear and sports equipment, for customers’ adventure needs.
Four Wheel Drive Hire
Offers four-wheel drive rentals, enabling customers to explore off-road and tackle rugged terrains.
Houseboat Hire
Provides houseboat rentals for a unique accommodation experience on the water, combining comfort and exploration.
Minibus and Coach Hire
Offers minibus and coach rentals, ideal for group travel, tours, and events with convenient transport options.
Motorcycle Hire
Provides motorcycle rentals, offering an exhilarating way for customers to experience the open road.
Tent Hire
Offers tent rentals for camping enthusiasts who want a simple and flexible way to enjoy the outdoors.
Yacht Hire
Provides yacht rentals for luxury sailing experiences, perfect for cruising, special events, or coastal exploration.
Venue Hire
Offers venue rentals, providing ideal spaces for events, meetings, or special occasions to suit various needs.
How to update Hire Types
Help potential customers understand all the options you provide and make it easier for them to find exactly what they’re looking for by regularly reviewing and updating your Hire types whenever changes occur to your service offering.
Log In: Log in to ATDW
Profiles: In the main menu, select 'PROFILES'
Find Profile: Find the relevant profile and click the corresponding ‘UPDATE’ button.
View your Hire Type: Select 'Hire Type' in sub menu to view your current Hire Types.
Adjust your Hire Type: Your current Hire Types are shown with a Solid Frame around it. Simply click to remove or add your desired Hire Types.
Review your Summary: Click the 'Summary' button at the top right of the screen. Double-check the summary information to ensure your Hire Types are accurate.
Submit for Review: Once complete, check your Profile Summary and then submit your profile for review. This step is crucial to ensure that your profile is reviewed, approved, and published, making your updated information visible to potential customers.
How to delete Hire Types
Removing unavailable or irrelevant hire types or services ensures that customers always have accurate information, helping to maintain trust and providing a better customer experience.
How to delete Hire Types
Log In: Log in to ATDW
Profiles: In the main menu, select 'PROFILES'
Find Profile: Find the relevant profile and click the corresponding ‘UPDATE’ button.
Hire Types: In the sub menu, select 'Hire Type'. Any Hire Types you've previously selected will have a thicker border around it. To deselect specific Hire Types, click the Hire Type and the thicker border will disappear.
Submit for Review: Once complete, check your Profile Summary and then submit your profile for review. This step is crucial to ensure that your profile is reviewed, approved, and published, making your updated information visible to potential customers.
When to remove Hire Types from my Profile
You should consider deleting Hire Types from your profile when:
The Service is No Longer Offered: If you no longer provide a particular hire type or service, it’s important to remove it from your profile to avoid confusion and prevent customers from trying to book something that isn’t available.
Seasonal or Temporary Services: If a hire type or service is only available during certain seasons or for a limited time, remove it from your profile when it’s not available. You can always add it back when it becomes available again.
Changes in Business Focus: If your business shifts focus and certain hire types or services are no longer aligned with your offerings or brand, removing them helps keep your profile relevant and accurate.
Outdated or Replaced Services: When a hire type or service has been updated or replaced with a new option, remove the outdated service to ensure your profile reflects only current offerings.
Operational Challenges: If there are operational challenges that temporarily prevent you from offering certain hire types or services (e.g., equipment maintenance or staff shortages), consider removing those options until the issues are resolved.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Hire Types can I have?
Choose as many hire types as you need. There is no set limit, so choose all that apply to your business. Doing so helps potential customers understand all the options you provide and makes it easier for them to find exactly what they’re looking for.
Here are some examples of businesses who would benefit from adding multiple hire types:
- A business that offers both bicycles and kayaks for hire. Customers can choose between exploring the coastal trails on two wheels or paddling along the shorelines, making it essential to add both hire types to their profile.
- A company that provides campervans and four-wheel drives for hire. Whether customers are planning a comfortable road trip with overnight stays or an off-road adventure, the business needs to list both hire types to cater to different travel needs.