Again, visiting other innkeepers from this forum is so nice, not only can you now picture them in their setting, but it really helps to understand why and how they do things. We always say we are all different, and we all operate our inns differently, but until we see why others do what they do, we cannot see past our own eyes.
This is the reason we always say to visit as many inns as possible, before opening your inn and during as there are so many different ideas on how things can be done. One might work for one that will not work for you or anyone else. Lay out, number of rooms, how much help you have, region, niche, occupancy rates all impact your M.O.
I mention from this forum for a reason - the fellowship with other innkeepers is terrific, you can let your guard down and share with each other. You can't do that with other inns unless you have a personal relationship with them. Like we always say, no one is going to be as open with you about the REAL day to day workings of a B&B - the behind the scenes stuff.
This is the reason we always say to visit as many inns as possible, before opening your inn and during as there are so many different ideas on how things can be done. One might work for one that will not work for you or anyone else. Lay out, number of rooms, how much help you have, region, niche, occupancy rates all impact your M.O.
I mention from this forum for a reason - the fellowship with other innkeepers is terrific, you can let your guard down and share with each other. You can't do that with other inns unless you have a personal relationship with them. Like we always say, no one is going to be as open with you about the REAL day to day workings of a B&B - the behind the scenes stuff.