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New Users
Rules and Policies: Read before you register!
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Sun Nov 20, 2005 10:00 am Inn at Elizabethville  |
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About Us
What you need to know about, Steve Wirt, Bobbi Zane and Kit Cassingham
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Wed Nov 30, 2005 9:30 am swirt  |
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Newsletters
Yellow Brick Road, a bi-monthly newsletter by Bobbi Zane; and Innfo, a monthly eZine by "The B&B Lady" -- Kit Cassingham
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Wed May 25, 2005 1:42 pm Kit Cassingham  |
| What's Hot! |
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On the horizon....
The latest in trends and ideas happening in the B&B industry
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Tue Feb 21, 2006 6:42 pm swirt  |
| Buying a B&B Inn |
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B&B Brokers
What are they, How to Find One
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Sun Dec 18, 2005 6:46 pm viachar  |
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Conducting Research
Getting a loan, forms of ownership, taxes, general questions to ask
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Sat Sep 08, 2007 11:16 am ASHLEY  |
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Getting a Good Deal
You may be a buyer "today", but you will be a seller "tomorrow"
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Sun Nov 20, 2005 9:54 am Inn at Elizabethville  |
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Making an Offer
Pricing/Valuation, Inspections, Due Diligence, Inventory
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Mon Nov 07, 2005 3:08 pm Inn at Elizabethville  |
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Property Wanted
A place buyers can list what they are looking for in a purchase. Let me urge you to not publish your email address or personal contact information here -- no point helping spammers, and there is a button for anyone to use to send you a personal response.
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Tue Mar 29, 2005 6:24 am Haoleman  |
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Starting a B&B
Building from scratch or renovating a building to be a B&B.
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Sun Nov 20, 2005 10:09 am Inn at Elizabethville  |
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Brochures, Websites & Advertising
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Fri Dec 08, 2006 5:34 pm swirt  |
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Budget
How much is enough, How much is not enough
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Wed Nov 09, 2005 9:41 am Inn at Elizabethville  |
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Market Niche
Defining your niche, Fine-tuning your concept, Promoting your brand
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Sun Jan 15, 2006 10:21 am swirt  |
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Packages / Specials
with other local businesses / for a complete B&B experience
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Mon Nov 07, 2005 12:39 pm Inn at Elizabethville  |
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Ratings
AAA, Mobil, etc
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Wed Dec 06, 2006 7:11 pm SwantownInn  |
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Website Suggestions
Website suggestions, questions, and challenges
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Mon Aug 17, 2009 1:05 pm Gliebster  |
| Selling a B&B |
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B&B Inns For Sale
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Sat Jul 15, 2006 5:45 pm Kit Cassingham  |
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Bad Deals
Deals that fell through, or should have
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Mon Feb 27, 2006 10:36 am swirt  |
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Marketing
What works and where?
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Sat Aug 12, 2006 6:43 pm swirt  |
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Pricing
How? What's included?
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Thu May 04, 2006 5:34 am Kit Cassingham  |
| Other Income Sources |
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Gift Shop
Why, What to carry
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Wed Nov 23, 2005 8:19 am Inn at Elizabethville  |
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Meetings, Weddings, & Special Events
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Tue May 09, 2006 5:36 am Kit Cassingham  |
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Before
How and why to learn about the industry before getting in, Buyer training
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Wed Jun 07, 2006 5:14 am Kit Cassingham  |
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After
Continuing Ed
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Mon Nov 07, 2005 1:45 pm Inn at Elizabethville  |
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Staff Training
The how, what and why of your support team
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Fri Apr 21, 2006 8:03 pm dragon22  |
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Breakfast
Continental vs Full, Commercial kitchen or not, Served or Buffet
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Tue Apr 25, 2006 6:49 pm swirt  |
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General
Food costs, Fixed menu, Canned food, Dietary Restrictions
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Tue Nov 15, 2005 3:50 pm Inn at Elizabethville  |
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Recipes
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Fri Dec 02, 2005 7:23 am Kit Cassingham  |
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Social Hour & Snacks
Tea Time, Wine & Cheese Hour, etc
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Mon Mar 21, 2005 10:14 am egoodell  |
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Special Approaches
Wedding Cakes, Edible Flowers, etc
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Mon Nov 07, 2005 3:52 pm Inn at Elizabethville  |
| Daily Operations |
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Amenities
Toiletries, robes, fireplaces, in-room refrigerators, etc
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Thu Jul 20, 2006 9:19 am AmericanGuestHouse  |
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Cleaning & Laundry
Guidelines to help you clean your inn, Laundry tips, Laundry costs, Job descriptions
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Wed Nov 23, 2005 10:13 am Inn at Elizabethville  |
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Computers & Reservation Software
Computers, Reservations, Accounting, Websites
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Fri Jun 23, 2006 9:38 am swirt  |
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Customer Service
Guest Services, Hospitality
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Sun Jan 29, 2006 8:25 am Kit Cassingham  |
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Employees
Wages, benefits, perks, etc
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Mon Sep 04, 2006 4:15 pm Kit Cassingham  |
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Environmental
The green steps you take to save money and the environment -- recycle, water and energy conservation, using natural cleaning products vs harsh chemicals
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Thu Nov 09, 2006 11:53 am Kit Cassingham  |
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Getting A Break
Options for how to get your break from the inn.
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Sun Jan 22, 2006 2:21 pm swirt  |
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Guest Comfort
Temperature control, lighting levels, etc
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Mon Nov 21, 2005 6:53 am Inn at Elizabethville  |
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Legal & Insurance Issues
Issues facing the daily operations of innkeeping -- liquor, minors, ADA, coverage, etc
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Sun Nov 13, 2005 7:37 pm swirt  |
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Minding Business
Hiring help, Pricing & Discounts, Insurance, Policies, Gift Certificates, Decorating
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Sat Dec 03, 2005 10:02 am swirt  |
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Safety & Security
Emergency lighting, smoke/CO detectors, Secondary egress, Sprinklers, Door locks, Privacy locks, theft
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Sat Sep 16, 2006 5:46 am Kit Cassingham  |
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TV, phone, Internet, etc
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Sat Sep 16, 2006 5:54 am Kit Cassingham  |
| Serendipity |
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What's On Your Mind
... that's not covered in one of the Categories or Forums within those Categories.
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