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Starting a bed and breakfast isn't as easy as most people think. The B&B industry is a competitive one, especially these days with so many inns around. B&Bs are becoming more popular these days because it offers an affordable solution for travelers. Economic times are not so great today and most people want a cheaper alternative to hotels.You will need a lot of information about running an inn to make it a successful business venture. A great way if starting a bed and breakfast is by writing down some notes about areas of the business you will need to attend to. This list will help you get things done one thing at a time until you become as knowledgeable in the B&B business as a veteran innkeeper. You'll need the info you can get to make a business work.Find a location if you still don't have an ideal place to .. more»

Opening a bed and breakfast is a challenging task and not for everyone. If you've always dreamed of having your own B&B, make sure you know what's involved so your dream doesn't turn to a nightmare. Follow these steps:1. Assess whether or not you have the personality to be a good B&B host. You need to be outgoing and friendly at all times. You need to be on call 24/7. Talk to some bed and breakfast owners. Ask about their day-to-day activities. Is this the kind of life you're prepared to lead?2. Find a location that is not only a place you'd like to live and work, but is also a place visitors would come to. This might be in or near a popular tourist spot, or it might be an out-of-the-way corner where passers-through can stop for rest and good food. Make sure there is something distinctive and alluring .. more»

You want your bed & breakfast to be a prosperous business for you. This is going to take some effort on your part to offer guests everything they are looking for. Many of them will decide to stay with you or not based on the look of your bed & breakfast. You have to be ready to give them a good impression so they will make that reservation.You want your bed & breakfast to appear to be warm and inviting. If people aren't happy with what they initially see, it can discourage them from making the reservation. The outside of your bed & breakfast is the first thing they are going to see. Choose warm colors that compliment each other. If the paint is worn or it is peeling you need to take the time to have it redone.You may discover that you need to make some significant updates to .. more»

Running a Bed and Breakfast ("B&B") sounds great at 5pm rush hours in the streets of Manhattan during the cold of winter. The fact is it can be a real job. Let me give you a taste of what it's like in the life of a typical B&B owner.Imagine it is 8pm on a Friday in the middle of summer at your lovely B&B. You just finished clearing out the dining room, in which your guests recently indulged in some light fare and beverages. You're tired. It's been a long day. You're about to begin to do the dishes, which will take you an hour or so, and the phone rings. It's John Smith, a late arrival guest, who was to check-in at 9pm. He tells you he will be there no later than 10pm.It's now 9pm, you've just finished the dishes and now you are tossing the dirty towels .. more»