#04 Is running a bed and breakfast the right business for you?
In this week's episode I'm going to share the things you need to consider when deciding whether running a bed and breakfast is the right business for you.
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It may be your dream business, but is running a bed and breakfast the right business for you?
Owning a B&B might mean you can work from home, be your own boss, have more time for your family and hobbies, maybe live in your dream place by the sea or in the countryside and meet new and interesting people.
It sounds perfect doesn't it?
However owning a B&B is a business like any other small business and it isn’t for everyone. And for it to be a success and for you to enjoy running it, you really need to get clear on a few things first.
In this post, I’ll walk you through deciding whether it really is the right business for you.
I'm going to cover:
- Is running a bed and breakfast the right business for you?
- What is a bed and breakfast?
- What makes a good bed and breakfast?
- What makes a good bed and breakfast owner?
- Buying a bed and breakfast versus setting one up from scratch
- Do your research
- Get clear on your reasons for wanting to run a B&B
- What sort of B&B do you dream of owning?
- What sort of B&B owner do you want to be?
- Who is your ideal B&B guest?
I’ve been running a B&B for over 17 years and I’ve made an awful lot of mistakes along the way! I set up my training courses and started writing my blog to help other new B&B owners avoid those same, often expensive mistakes.
Don’t get me started on the sisal carpets and the chenille headboards ….
If you do decide you want to explore your options for running a bed and breakfast further, I've written a comprehensive online course to get you started. I also run an amazing community of B&B owners, who have gone through my training.