Choosing the right supplier to meet your business needs is crucial. Monica Or, Founder of Star Quality Hospitality Consultancy explains how best to pick your partners.

1. W
hen running your
business choosing the
right supplier will impact
on how profitable your business is.
Take some time to consider how best
to find the right supplier for you:
Review your business needs to work
out what you need your supplier for.
See if your current supplier is still a
fit for your business needs.
Research suppliers that offer the
services you require.
Attend a trade show so that you can
meet these suppliers in person
Always get three quotes to make
comparisons.
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT SUPPLIER TO MEET YOUR
BUSINESS NEEDS IS CRUCIAL. MONICA OR FOUNDER
OF STAR QUALITY HOSPITALITY CONSULTANCY
EXPLAINS HOW BEST TO PICK YOUR PARTNERS.
MONICA’SSTARQUALITYHOSPITALITYTIPS
introductory offers.
Onceyouhavemadeyourdecisionon
who will be your supplier then ensure:
They can give you a consistent
delivery of product and service.
They are flexible to your needs,
think about last minute call outs or
changes.
Ensure they will give you the best
value for your money – this does
not mean they will be the cheapest
supplier, there is a difference.
You build a good relationship with
your supplier.
Where are you going to find your
dream supplier? The easiest and most
cost effective way is to attend a trade
show. The Independent Hotel Show
is designed specifically for boutique
hoteliers like yourselves; it is a good
way to be kept up to date with the latest
trends and meet up with suppliers.
Like many other trade shows, as
well as suppliers exhibiting their latest
products, you can also attend the many
informative talks and discussions that
are held there. Registration is free, and
I will be popping along too so I hope to
see you there.
Whilstyouareintown,rememberthe
Boutique Hotelier Awards are on the
evening of the 15th October, so join us
for the announcement of our Personal
Service Star Award winners.
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