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3rd September 2010
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How to buy and manage a Gite BusinessBuy the definitve handbookThis popular and successful workshop is run by Margarete Isherwood and Tim Williams. See below for information about the presenters and a summary of the contents.HOW TO ORDER The 90 page Course Handbook which accompanies the workshop costs £44.95 (incl. post and packing to UK or France) and can be can be ordered direct from the publisher. Please complete the Order Form to place your order. On receipt of your order and payment the Guide will be despatched by return. Please ensure you send your name and address details with your cheque. About the course presenters Margarete Isherwood B.A. (Hons) P.G.C.E. 10 year French teaching career in UK/France followed by 12 year French property career, owner/manager of Jacwood Estates French Properties (est. 1989) ...and... Tim Williams B.A. (Hons) an experienced, successful gite complex owner and operator who gave up a life of running his own marketing business in the UK to experience life in SW France. Between them they have experience in every aspect both of the finding and buying process, dealing with French bureaucracy, the teething problems of French properties (drains, plumbing, and laws surrounding pool operation amongst other things), learning how to get started, what works and what does not, how and where to advertise, how much to charge, how extra money may be earned and so much more. Tim has two small children at school in France – benefit from his experience of the French education system, the health system, French bureaucracy and where to find help! Margarete, and husband John (a construction engineer with 30 years experience in construction worldwide, and owner/manager of s.a.r.l. Laurier - est. 1991 - French property developers of gite complexes) divide their time between homes in UK and France. They have also dealt with holiday property/gite rentals in SW France since 1992. The course contents include - Being clear about your motivations. - Do you have the right skills? (not just speaking French!). - Do you have the right level of commitment? - The French tourist market and where gites fit in. What is a gite? - Aspects of life in France, including education, healthcare, tax and bureaucracy. - Choosing and buying a property – what are your aims? Where to buy. What to look for. To renovate or not. We have a tried and tested property selection process which ensures that you are not distracted by property “features” you don’t need! - The day-to-day practicalities of running a gite, including: - Buildings – what to expect - Refurb, fosses septiques, plumbing, electricity, phones etc - Occupancy - Gite standards – checklists - Equipment - The competition - Welcome packs - What actually happens on a changeover day (even at 40 degrees centigrade!) - First impressions etc. - The process, rhythm - Setting and maintaining standards - Running a pool – the law. - Introduction and welcome - Departure - Money making opportunities and additional services – what you can and cannot do. - Cleaning, washing and ironing - Linen, towels - Fridges and food - Dealing with complaints - Management companies - Pitfalls and how to avoid them - Sales and promotion – you may have the most delightful gite, but how do you fill it? - Keeping control of your business To find out about the next available workshop visit www.gitecomplexes.co.uk or contact timdwilliams@wanadoo.fr FEEDBACK Want to comment on this article? We value all helpful feedback. If you simply want to let us know about something related to this article please email feedback@frenchentree.com. If you have something you would like to contribute please follow the instructions on our (weblet 8 "Contributors Page") and don’t forget to mention which article you are referring to at the top of your text. Thank you. Site Map FrenchEntrée.com Home Page Gîte Business Home Page 
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