Have you really dreamed of buying your own bed and breakfast? It's not as routine as preparing a few guest rooms, cooking a few meals and opening up your doors. There are a couple of requirements to meet before moving on toward your own bed and breakfast.

A great way to begin is to apprentice in a successful bed and breakfast. Spend three to five months with a seasoned innkeeper and you'll experience first hand every thing that is required for opening your own B&B.
Once you consider those factors, you'll have to consider whether or not you have the personality it takes to operate a bed and breakfast. You'll be interacting with all kinds of people from all walks of life on a daily basis. Also note that you'll be rising early, cleaning, answering the phone, marketing your business, cooking and interacting with your guests.
Decide on a locale for your bed and breakfast. At the same time, decide whether you'll live on site or not. If you are in a city, find out about zoning regulations that govern businesses at your chosen location. Determine that you'll be allowed to serve the menu you desire to prepare for your guests. Figure out how many guests you can
A business plan is a requirement for your success. One tremendous resource is the American Bed and Breakfast Association. They can provide all the details you'll need to establish your business. Advertising and marketing decisions need to be in place well ahead of opening. Make sure your fees are consistent with others in the area.
Your guests are the number one priority when it comes to running your own B&B. Treat each guest as very special and appreciated. Providing the best service and being picky with details are necessary to a successful B&B. The rooms need to be attractively decorated, have a cozy atmosphere, and be spotlessly clean. Make breakfast memorable, complete with hot and cold items, and (of course) be delicious. Guests who wish they could stay extra days will praise your B&B to their friends and they will also try to come back again. Come up with a special event or activity the guests will want to share with others.
A bed and breakfast is a unique business that will attract people from every continent to your doorstep. Consider the cost to your pocketbook and marriage, and then tackle it if you decide that it is the right direction for you. Above all, seize the opportunity!
