TallyPrime is primarily an accounting and business management software, but it can also be adapted for managing the financial and operational aspects of hotel and resort businesses. Here’s how you can use TallyPrime for hotel and resort management:
1. Accounting and Financial Management
TallyPrime can help manage core financial tasks for your hotel or resort, including:
- Revenue Tracking: Record income from room bookings, food and beverages, spa services, events, and other revenue streams.
- Expense Management: Track expenses like utilities, salaries, maintenance, and vendor payments.
- Profit Analysis: Use reports such as profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Tax Compliance: Manage GST, service tax, or other regional taxes for hospitality businesses.
2. Room Booking and Revenue Management
While TallyPrime does not offer a built-in reservation system, you can:
- Create Ledgers for Room Types: Maintain separate ledgers for various room categories (e.g., Deluxe, Suite) to track income.
- Booking Entries: Record booking details with unique voucher types for check-ins and check-outs.
- Advance Payments: Handle customer deposits and adjust them against final bills.
3. Inventory Management
For managing inventory like food, beverages, toiletries, or housekeeping supplies:
- Stock Items: Define items in Tally for food and beverage inventory or room supplies.
- Stock Groups: Organize inventory into groups (e.g., Food & Beverage, Housekeeping Supplies).
- Stock Valuation: Track and value stock based on FIFO, LIFO, or other valuation methods.
4. Payroll and HR Management
Use TallyPrime’s payroll module to:
- Salary Management: Calculate and disburse staff salaries, including overtime and bonuses.
- Attendance Tracking: Maintain attendance records.
- Compliance: Handle EPF, ESI, and other statutory compliance requirements.
5. Vendor and Supplier Management
- Vendor Ledgers: Maintain records of vendors supplying goods like linens, groceries, or equipment.
- Payment Tracking: Manage vendor payments, including due dates and advance payments.
- Purchase Orders: Track orders placed with vendors.
6. Customization for Hotel-Specific Needs
For features like room management, guest profiles, and detailed analytics, you might need:
- TallyPrime Customization: Engage a TallyPrime developer to create custom modules for room booking, occupancy tracking, and customer relationship management.
- Integration: Combine TallyPrime with hotel management software for a complete solution.
Reports for Hotel/Resort Management
Some useful reports in TallyPrime include:
- Daily Revenue Report: Overview of daily income from rooms, dining, and other services.
- Occupancy Report: Customize reports to show occupancy rates.
- Expense Breakdown: Detailed view of operational costs.
- Tax Reports: Comprehensive GST or other tax-related reports.