How to Analyse Occupancy by Month in Scribe Bookings
Scribe Bookings does not provide a built-in report for occupancy analysis. However, you can export your bookings and use Excel for a detailed analysis. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Navigate to the Detailed Bookings View
- In Scribe Bookings, select the Slots menu.
- Use the Filter to apply a date range as required.
- Select the Start Date column to sort your bookings chronologically.
Step 2: Export Your Bookings Data
- In the detailed view, click the Actions button in the top-right corner.
- Select Download CSV to export your bookings.
Step 3: Prepare Your Data in Excel
- Open the exported Excel file.
- Insert a new columns labelled Booked Hours.
Step 4: Add Formulas to Calculate Booked Hours
- In the first cell under the Booked Hours column, use this formula to extract the booked hours:
=(C2/B2)*24
Where:
- C2 = End Date/Time
- B2 = Start Date/Time
If you have amended or re-ordered the columns, ensure you select the applicable cells.
Step 5: Apply Formula to All Rows
- Copy the formula down the entire length of your data:
- Select the cell with the formula.
- Drag the fill handle down the column to apply to all rows.
Step 6: Create Your Monthly Occupancy Summary
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Create a new worksheet called Occupancy Summary.
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Create the following columns:
| Month | Available Hours | Booked Hours | Occupancy % |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 202X | |||
| February 202X | |||
| March 202X |
Step 7: Enter Available Hours
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Calculate and enter the available hours for each month.
Example: Town Hall open 9am–10pm, 7 days a week.
- 13 available hours per day
- January: 13 hours × 31 days = 403 available hours
| Month | Available Hours |
|---|---|
| January 202X | 403 |
| February 202X | 364 |
Step 8: Calculate Total Booked Hours Per Month
- Highlight the Booked Hours column across all January dates. Excel will calculate the total booked hours.
- Enter the total booked hours into your occupancy summary.
| Month | Available Hours | Booked Hours | Occupancy % |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 202X | 403 | 357 | |
| February 202X | 364 | 234 |
Step 9: Calculate Occupancy %
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In the Occupancy % column, enter the formula:
=C2/B2
Where:
- C2 = Booked Hours
- B2 = Available Hours
Format the cell as a percentage.
| Month | Available Hours | Booked Hours | Occupancy % |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 202X | 403 | 357 | 88.59% |
| February 202X | 364 | 234 | 64.29% |