How to Start a Bed and Breakfast Business

An increasing number of people are turning away from highly stressed office jobs to move to the country and set up their own business. And for many the first business that springs to mind is running a bed and breakfast; you get to live and work from home, in a location you love and you get to be your own boss. On the downside, you’ll probably double the hours you work, have strangers living in your home and have to learn how to smile and do small talk at 7.00 in the morning, whatever your mood!

Have a clear Vision and Goals

Being clear about your objectives. Deciding what type of B&B you are going to run.

What do people want from a B&B?

Getting the basics right when running a bed and breakfast, and working on the extras that will make you stand out from the crowd.

Investing in your business

The importance of a financial plan, and budgeting.

Marketing your B&B

How much of your budget to allocate to marketing when starting your own bed and breakfast; the types of expense you will incur; analysing the success of your marketing activity; getting free promotion.

Get a Website

The importance of getting a website for your B&B, and how to promote it.

Legal Requirements

How to find out about local and national legal requirements on how to start a bed and breakfast.

Paperwork and Administration

The importance of getting your administration right, and having a smooth check in procedure.

Setting up the B&B

The practical elements of running a bed and breakfast – defining guest areas, managing family life while running the B&B.

Setting boundaries – both physical and mental

Setting boundaries for guests – times of arrival and departure as well as physical boundaries.

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