When I post a short notice thread it means I take visits without any advance appt needing to be set up. So if I know I will be available to hang out for a few hours I post those hours and take the calls as I get them/as they come in. The only flaw for the consumer is that when I post the ad and 3 people call and I book them consecutively - the fourth person may call and I wont be able to see them until the first 3 have been seen which means that fourth one may have to wait anywhere from an hour or more. Additionally, I have to set a few minutes aside for myself before and after every visitor to clean up, change sheets, shower, redo make up and hair, etc. plus an extra few minutes for convo/ welcome and goodbye greetings as well as a few minutes (not much because I am a stickler for punctuality) in case a client is running a couple minutes behind due to traffic etc. So there are alot of things to factor in thus it is important in order for everything to run smoothly that we are on both sides always on time and that the provider be organized, not over or double book etc so that all TCB is all around professional and smooth.
Basically, to me, short notice is being available to take appts during the times you have specified availability. It is based on first come first serve premise. The early bird gets the worm, so to speak.
KKA
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