Kudzu
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Hello Everybody,
I found this forum last week while researching info on running a small Inn. Everyone who posts here seems very knowledgeable and helpful. I have read quite a few threads and learned a lot! Thank you for sharing what you have learned from years of experience.
Let me introduce myself. I have just been hired to run a small 8 room Inn. It is located in a small tourist area in Western North Carolina. The current owners call it an Inn but by your standards it might be considered a small hotel. The rooms are large and all rooms are equipped with microwave, coffee makers, toasters, & mini fridge. 3 rooms have stoves. Each room has a jacuzzi tub and walk in shower. It is not a B&B, no food will be served. I have no experience running such a place. I worked customer service for an airline for 23+ years and have traveled the world. I have stayed in everything from a 5 star hotel to a dorm room in a hostel. I have always wanted to do this and this opportunity has presented itself to me.
I came into this job as a result of the unexpected death of one of the owners who was the primary caretaker of the property. The owners do not want the responsibility of the day to day operations, they are up in years and winter in Florida.
The property has been on the market for over a year. They really want to sell but in this economy who knows when that will happen. As a result marketing dollars will be pretty tight until spring.
So why am I posting here when this is not a B&B? There are several reasons.
1. I want to emulate a B&B as much as possible by offering a warm and comfortable stay.
2. Marketing: We are small like B&B's with similar a customer base. I have already learned so much about websites and the internet from you guys. I hope to learn about the most effective and innovative marketing techniques. Marketing is very important because my compensation is commission. Other than a basic website and some flyers marketing is non existant.
3. Day to day operations and challenges are similar.
4. Maximize every dollar spent to ensure the most return on investment.
If the moderator or posters feel like this is not the place for me I will just hang out on the sidlines and glean as much info as possible from existing posts.
Thanks!
I found this forum last week while researching info on running a small Inn. Everyone who posts here seems very knowledgeable and helpful. I have read quite a few threads and learned a lot! Thank you for sharing what you have learned from years of experience.
Let me introduce myself. I have just been hired to run a small 8 room Inn. It is located in a small tourist area in Western North Carolina. The current owners call it an Inn but by your standards it might be considered a small hotel. The rooms are large and all rooms are equipped with microwave, coffee makers, toasters, & mini fridge. 3 rooms have stoves. Each room has a jacuzzi tub and walk in shower. It is not a B&B, no food will be served. I have no experience running such a place. I worked customer service for an airline for 23+ years and have traveled the world. I have stayed in everything from a 5 star hotel to a dorm room in a hostel. I have always wanted to do this and this opportunity has presented itself to me.
I came into this job as a result of the unexpected death of one of the owners who was the primary caretaker of the property. The owners do not want the responsibility of the day to day operations, they are up in years and winter in Florida.
The property has been on the market for over a year. They really want to sell but in this economy who knows when that will happen. As a result marketing dollars will be pretty tight until spring.
So why am I posting here when this is not a B&B? There are several reasons.
1. I want to emulate a B&B as much as possible by offering a warm and comfortable stay.
2. Marketing: We are small like B&B's with similar a customer base. I have already learned so much about websites and the internet from you guys. I hope to learn about the most effective and innovative marketing techniques. Marketing is very important because my compensation is commission. Other than a basic website and some flyers marketing is non existant.
3. Day to day operations and challenges are similar.
4. Maximize every dollar spent to ensure the most return on investment.
If the moderator or posters feel like this is not the place for me I will just hang out on the sidlines and glean as much info as possible from existing posts.
Thanks!