Thursday 13 May 2010

How To Run Your Own Bed & Breakfast

How to Run a Bed & Breakfast

Just trying to get a room makes you realize that bed and breakfasts are popular all over the USA & UK and you could even discover one in Trinidad and Tobago. Why are they so popular? A private guest room, fluffy towels, personal service, private bathroom, and a restful environment are some of the premiere reasons people pick a bed and breakfast instead of a motel.

Have you seriously thought about opening your own bed and breakfast? It's not as basic as decorating a few guest rooms, cooking a few meals and opening your doors to guests. There are several necessities to meet before moving forward with your own bed and breakfast plans.

One very valuable way to begin is to spend some time in a successful bed and breakfast. Spend a couple of months with a skilled innkeeper and you will experience first hand every thing that is involved with starting your own B&B.

Once you consider those factors, you will need to consider whether or not you have the character it takes to run a bed and breakfast. You'll be interacting with all sorts of people from all walks of life every day. Also note that you'll be getting up early, completing paperwork, marketing your business, dealing with contractors and vendors, answering the phone and interacting with your guests.

Pick out a spot for your bed and breakfast. Not only that, but you should decide whether you'll live on site or not. Talk to the city about zoning regulations that regulate businesses at your chosen site. Determine that you'll be permitted to serve the dishes you want to have available to your guests. Determine how many guests you can accommodate in your B&B.

A business plan is essential to your success. Marketing and advertising decisions need to be implemented prior to opening. Make sure your prices are competitive with others in the area.

Your guests are obviously the number one priority when you are running your B&B. Treat each visitor as someone special and appreciated. Providing the best service and being picky with details are necessary to a prosperous B&B. The rooms need to have the white glove inspection and be comfortable and attractive. Provide a full mean deal for breakfast, complete with hot and cold items, and (of course) be delicious. Guests who feel as though their needs have been selflessly met will recommend your B&B to their family and friends and they will also try to come back again. Come up with a special event or service the guests will remember and want to share with others.

A bed and breakfast is a unique business that will bring people from every continent to your doorstep. Count the cost to your personal life, marriage and finances, and then press onward if you decide that it is the right decision for you. Above all, enjoy the journey!

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