As the author I have a couple of things to profess:
alarmist titles get people to read....(I'm sure you get the point)
I bet if you look down really deep, most - not all - of your guests are very similar to you...friendly, enjoying meeting new people, sharing experiences, like to learn new...
Blogs do great things for SEO - which is worth doing them even if they don't bring in reservations directly. In order to maximize the value of the time you are spending on your blog, it really should be part of your web site. Check out RSS graffitti to be able to connect your blog with your FB...
If I may sum up the discussion, it sounds like a third segment needs to be added to that point - what types of support are available to help you promote your B&B?
P.S. Would love a proof-reader for my posts! Any volunteers?
The point I was trying to make was the fact that cleaning up after others (as opposed to cleaning up after family) is that the same issues seem to be worse when it is a stranger/guest's hair...hence the diaper analogy. As for inconsiderate guests, again a lot of it is just lack of knowledge of...
"Know thy self" is a powerful tool when setting up your bed and breakfast. Check out this post on BedandBreakfast.com for some of the things you need to think about
As the author of the blog post and a B&B owner for more than seven years now, I really don't feel like I'm a "newcomer" to the industry - or this forum. For those of you who are wondering, I have been registered for a few years now; just don't have lots of spare time to spend adding my 2 cents...
Hi All!
I remember very well making the decision that I wanted to own a bed and breakfast; and the fear that followed me as I made my torturous journey to actually getting my bed and breakfast doors open. It ended up taking me 5 years..two years doing research (and waiting for kids to get big...
I'm with Breakfast Diva - I don't make New Year's resolutions - I make written plans instead...and I always find the ones that get written down are the ones that get done! :)