Summer is already well underway, but its faltering start due to the COVID-19 lockdown has left many in the boating industry wondering, “what happens next?” Arguably, we haven’t been in this position before. But, in a way, that’s actually pretty exciting. We’re literally entering uncharted territory, and in an industry that is more resilient than most, that… (more)
Some of the best marketing strategies are the most obvious – you just need pointing in their direction. Take destination marketing. It’s a relatively new term and while it is often (and understandably) linked to the destination itself, it’s just as useful for service providers within the destination. For instance, if you’re running a marina… (more)
DockMaster’s award winning app simplifies labor scheduling, eliminating paper and physical contact between departments DockMaster has brought the power of mobile to current and new customers. DockMaster Mobile time keeping app, allows technicians to enter time on work orders using a mobile time clock or time card, as well as review their scheduled jobs. Best… (more)
With industry hands-on experience since 1984, we have seen a lot of products and technologies come and go over the years. Through all of this change, technology has played a big factor and has likely impacted more areas of our businesses than anything else. One change that has been slower, but is starting to happen… (more)
Guest post from James Copeland, CEO of Swift Harbour, a proud partner of DockMaster. This post was updated on May 22, 2020. The new season is already getting into gear, and now is a great time to streamline your transient reservation process. You can do this with SwiftMaster, the brilliant online reservations platform for DockMaster that’s… (more)
While plenty has been said on this blog about the benefits of a marina-based business management system as well as application programming interfaces, what if your operation isn’t quite there yet? Let’s first establish that you have a sparkling website with all sorts of attractive pictures, background information on the company, and what your business… (more)
With more marine businesses set to reopen, DockMaster is here for customers While restrictions are largely varying by state, marine businesses now have a clearer picture of when business can resume and return to some form of normalcy. While businesses should still consult with appropriate jurisdiction in reopening, the DockMaster team remains available to customers…. (more)
Boating could provide some liberation, while respecting distancing rules While everyone yearns for getting outside and mobile, it must also be done responsibly. With the summer months just around the corner, marine enthusiasts can’t help but start thinking about ways to do what they love, while continuing to practice social distancing. With boat shows around… (more)
Working from home isn’t particularly easy if you’re not used to being away from the office. But, here’s a secret: working from home isn’t easy for those who do it regularly, either. It’s true, as so many people are currently finding out. Working from home is challenging with so many distractions, family members and pets… (more)
