Reading this thread I'm always thankful that I don't have to have many bookings to do well. I know I couldn't manage loads of bookings as my anxiety would go through the roof. I work from home so there are no overheads and I'm extremely picky of who I let through the door.

I did thinking about touring but there are costs that go with that so decided against it.

I wish you ladies who do tour a busy week 

Unbelievably slow for me at the moment, barley any calls and enquiries. What’s going on? Is anyone else experiencing this right now? I was wondeif this is to be expected this time of year?

TBH I'd expect things to be picking up now after the school summer holidays.

For me I've been medium busy. I'd have a look at your advertising spend if you're still quiet. New photos, blog, etc.

For those of us who believe in the planets and their influence there is an inclement issue to do with venus that rules finances, for a couple of months.

It usually limits business somewhat but we all have our own individual fate/chart so not set entirely in stone.

I recall it was slower two years ago when venus was retrograde although we all still got through lol.

I spent yesterday in Leicester (was due to include today as well but I came home despite pre-paying for the room) and I'm not sure what to think. On the one hand, it's still the Summer of Hell in full swing and my 4th tour in a row to fall flat - hence me throwing the towel in and coming home early. But on the other, and unlike my recent tours, I got a ton of enquiries - over 20 texts and 20 calls in the one day from 12pm-1am - and though they were all timewasters I wonder if it hints that the market is alive and well (or just full of timewasters).

Of course it could be a cost issue. I have increased my rates to the average in my line of work even though other newbies haven't and maybe that's putting people off -  maybe because places like Leicester aren't affluent enough (I don't know, just musing) or maybe the other girls at this price range get reduced business as a result so maybe there's value in dropping my prices? The downside with reducing my prices is the impression it gives those who clock the decrease.

It’s better today.

Have had a few bookings today.
Feeling positive for a change lol....
Have a guy who is PUSHING for a booking outside
My scheduled hours. I think he is a timewaster anyway but he actually then enquired for the last available slot. I said yes. He then ‘cheekily’ ( his words) suggests I keep that hour free( as a break!) and see him at the time he originally wanted...told him where to go!

Otherwise I’m positive that things are picking up a bit. May it continue!

Frustrating on tour as today as I have literally had 6 no shows. 6. And all bar one seemed very legitimate which makes me feel like here the TWs are very practiced. I've got one more booked in, if he is another no show I am going to pull my hair out. Or do the mature, sophisticated thing and go get pissed in the hotel bar...

I've never known as many TW pricks as I've encountered this week. I feel your pain!

I left my tour a day early and I'm never going back to the destination as it's always been tricky. This week really took the biscuit though!

I went home early on Tuesday because I had a last minute cancellation which pissed me off because I'd cancelled Aquafit to do it, then loads of twatcalls (plus some nutter I'd already blocked from emailing me texting) and I felt a bit out of sorts, then woke up after a nap with a stinking cold which is only just on it's way out now .

I ought to pull myself together tomorrow, but I may just write it off as a crap week and have cheese on toast in front of the TV instead .