Copperhead
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Really don't know which topic this falls under?! (Edited Subject)
Have any of you been contacted by the census regarding your B&B?
My question stems from the following:
Back 3 or so months ago we had a person from the regional office come by and ask a few questions about our B&B. Such as how many guests we have staying with us during certain dates and how long they would be staying. I could not help but laugh. They have no concept of our business although a B&B is classified with Hotels and Inns under their business groupings. I asked, does your office know what a B&B is? She laughed and said that they discussed this prior to her field trip. These are questions generated by the head office, not this regional one.
Now yesterday I received a call and after identifying herself, she asked if I would be open during a certain time frame (about a month window). I said yes, why? Well they will be coming by to interview me and my guests!!!
When I asked why she said to find out if they are what the census would call residents! I told her that my guests are usually here no longer that 2 days with an odd guest staying a week or so. That we are considered SHORT TERM lodging and there are laws indicating that we can not have anyone here for longer than 29 days.
I also told her that we are a home and as a home while we are open for business, our business is by appointment only, meaning that our doors are not open for anyone to just walk in so they need to schedule an appointment.
Ok - anyone else been contacted? What is your take on this?
Have any of you been contacted by the census regarding your B&B?
My question stems from the following:
Back 3 or so months ago we had a person from the regional office come by and ask a few questions about our B&B. Such as how many guests we have staying with us during certain dates and how long they would be staying. I could not help but laugh. They have no concept of our business although a B&B is classified with Hotels and Inns under their business groupings. I asked, does your office know what a B&B is? She laughed and said that they discussed this prior to her field trip. These are questions generated by the head office, not this regional one.
Now yesterday I received a call and after identifying herself, she asked if I would be open during a certain time frame (about a month window). I said yes, why? Well they will be coming by to interview me and my guests!!!
I also told her that we are a home and as a home while we are open for business, our business is by appointment only, meaning that our doors are not open for anyone to just walk in so they need to schedule an appointment.
Ok - anyone else been contacted? What is your take on this?