Turning passion for boating into a cool start-up – guest blog by SkippersReview’s founder

09.10.2017 Natalya Walker
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Today we are thrilled to be on the Boataffair blog! Like us, Boataffair stands for building trust in the boating community and we are pleased to be here. It is our pleasure to introduce ourselves to your audience. SkippersReview.com is a destination website to find great resources to make your boating lifestyle easier, less stressful, and overall more fun! The concept behind Skipper’s is to build a community of boating enthusiasts who recommend, review, and communicate with each other, ultimately building a very trusted boating community online!  I am Sarah O’Kelly and the founder of SkippersReview.com. What is my personal story?

How a boat owner had his first successful rental – a story of an exceptional experience

27.09.2017 Natalya Walker
This article shows a real example of a successful motor boat rental from the owner - made via Boataffair This article is based on the feedback we had from the boat owner and the boat renters. We feel it will be interesting for people considering this service to hear the real user experience from both parties.

Win with your boat listing. A boat owner’s guide

21.09.2017 Natalya Walker
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Do you know what AirBnB found out very early on that helped their hosts? That just by cleaning your windows when hosting, you as a host, will substantially increase chances to earn fantastic reviews! AirBnB founders discovered, this is the first thing people do, when they come to a house – they look out of the window and by cleaning it, the first impression is bound to be positive.  Then there are professional photographs of the property, which increase the bookings by as much as 50%. These are just two of many tips and pointers for the hosts.  What about boats? What makes a boat listing attractive? What will increase the chances of a client sending a booking request? What do clients look at when they step on board? 

From assets to experiences: a wacky story of one inspiring entrepreneur

21.08.2017 Natalya Walker
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This summer I met a very inspiring entrepreneur Rob. Rob is British, who now lives in the South of France and runs his business from there. Rob’s story fascinated me, not only because he has changed his life completely 2 years ago, but also how he realised his dreams with his venture, enjoying a new lifestyle and creating experiences for himself and others.  | One day, he simply decided it’s enough, bought a camper van, packed his family and headed off  

Our CEO reflects on the hiring process in a startup

03.08.2017 Adrian Walker
I often ask myself if hiring in a startup is an easy process and how to attract and retain talent. While I believe that having a strong founding team is a prerequisite to gain momentum and attract the attention of the market, the ability to hire talent from the outside will strongly determine the success rate of any startup. Have I always got it right? No, absolutely not.  

Family of five rents with Boataffair for a birthday celebration in Cyprus

06.07.2017 Natalya Walker
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Last week a family of five rented a motor boat with Boataffair in Ayia Napa, Cyprus. They chose Boataffair to celebrate the third birthday of their son. We are immensely happy and proud to have organised this bespoke rental and to have enabled the family to have a unique experience they will never forget. At Boataffair we value authentic experiences in a safe and bespoke manner and we want our customer to feel valued.  
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