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Weekend Seminar
'How to Open and Run a BED and BREAKFAST Inn'

Over the years, we have offered numerous options from one to three day seminars. We have noticed, however, that an intensive two-day seminar is the best way to balance considerable information while maintaining a high level of energy for learning. Our seminars begin on Saturday morning at 9 AM sharp and continue until 6 PM. This day includes 4-5 sessions, inn tours, and guest speakers. We then continue into Sunday to finish the last sessions and to provide individual time with each attendee.

Here is the 2008 Seminar Schedule

SESSION 1 - Locating a B&B Inn

Who is an Innkeeper?
The Dream vs. the Pocketbook
Advance Preparation
Doing Market Research
Understanding Location
Purchasing a Failed Business
Seasonal Business
Start Up vs. Existing Inn
Innkeeper's Quarters
Part-Time Innkeeping

SESSION 2 - Financing Your Inn

Approaching the Banks
Using a Realtor
Preparing a Business Plan
Alternative Financing

SESSION 3 - Numbers, Numbers, Numbers

Understanding Income and Expenses
Capitalization Rates
Overpriced Properties
Determining a Fair Price
Researching Potential
Discretionary Income

SESSION 4 - Local Inn Tours

SESSION 5 - Marketing

10 Rules of Marketing
Advertising
Creating Publicity
Promotion
Creating Voices for Your Inn
Creating a Marketing Plan
Using the Internet

SESSION 6 - Nuts and Bolts of Innkeeping

Daily Operating Procedures
Decorating and Themes
Problem Guests
Staffing
Bookkeeping/Taxes
Use of Credit Cards
Telephone Manners and Procedures
licenses, Insurance and Zoning
Food Preparation
Personal and Family Time

SESSION 7 - Individual Time

At the end of the seminar, we sit with each attendee to discuss their personal goals and objectives.

(Guest speakers are also invited such as a local realtor, banker, and accountant/tax consultant.)

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