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Accountants:
Some accountants can serve multiple states. These
professionals understand the tax implications of owning and
running a small inn.
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David Hawkins
and Greg Raetz
Raetz & Hawkins
Lexington, VA
(540) 463-7121Dargis & Associates
Paul Dargis
Biddeford, ME
207-282-7571
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Hospitality Appraisers:
Generally you won't need an appraiser until you buy
or refinance an inn. These appraisers are very familiar with the
unique lodging industry.
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Deborah Collyer
The Collyer Group
(800) 382-8177Robert
"Bob" White
Hospitality Appraisals, Inc.
(757) 877-7319
Henry Damgaard
Henry C. Damgaard
(434) 974-1905
Dick Lord
RDL Appraisal
Exeter, NH
(603) 778-4894
info@rdlappraisal.com
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Attorneys:
Attorneys generally will serve a geographic area
close to their offices. The needs of the lodging industry are
unique, so you'll always want to find an attorney who understands
your needs and who is somewhat local.
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Robert Kroner,
Esq.
Scott & Kroner, P.C.
Charlottesville, VA
(434) 296-2161
Joseph P. Richmond Esq.
Richmond & Fishburne
Charlottesville, VA
(434) 977-8590
Daniel T. Rush, P.A.
Kennebunk, ME
207-985-9850
dan@rushlaw.us
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Architects:
There are lots of architects out there. If you're
designing or remodeling a B&B, find one who is familiar with
commercial standards as well as residential and/or historical
design.
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Ronald Keeney,
RA, CDT
Keeney & Co.
(434) 978-2000Robert Boucheron, AIA
Architect
(434) 971-9752 |
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Aspiring
Innkeeper Seminars: Obviously we think
we're the best! But Kit Cassingham has a unique, one-on-one
approach. There are some other good seminars out there, but some
are less than helpful. Bed & Breakfast associations often offer
brief one day classes, limited in scope, but good to get a
taste of what's involved.
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Rick Wolf
and Peter Scherman
The Innkeeper's
Resource™ Seminar for Aspiring Innkeepers
The B&B Team®, Inc.
www.bbteam.com
Kit Cassingham, "The B&B Lady"
Sage Blossom Consulting
(970) 626-2277
www.thebandblady.com |
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Insurance:
Insurance is critical. It can also vary
considerably in price and coverage. These folks understand the
unique lodging industry, but so do other agencies as well. Ask for
qualifications, experience, and references.
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Markel
Insurance Company
Andi Silver
Glen Allen, VA
800-431-1270
www.markelinsurance.comMorris
Insurance Services, Inc.
Stephen Morris
Kennebunk, ME
207-985-2941
morris@maineinsurance.com
Bed & Breakfast Insurance
Specialists
Micky Porter
800-356-6517
www.bedandbreakfastins.com
James Wolf Insurance
Jim Wolf
800-488-1135
www.jameswolf.com |
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Innkeeping
Consultants: There are many of us
consultants who can offer a range of services, depending on your
need, time frame, and pocket book. Sometimes just "meshing" with
the personality of your consultant is important. Everyone here
knows what they are talking about.
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The B&B
Team, Inc.
Peter Scherman
434-286-4600
www.bbteam.com
scherman@bbteam.com The B&B
Team, Inc.
Rick Wolf
207-967-1995
www.bbteam.com
rick@bbteam.com
Kit Cassingham, "The B&B Lady"
Sage Blossom Consulting
(970) 626-2277
www.thebandblady.com
Hilary Jones
Inngenium, LLC, Business Plans For Innkeepers
(207) 221-5635
www.inngenium.com |
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Interior
Design/ Decoration: Design is not simple.
Ask a pro for input.
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Architectural Concepts & Interiors
Marta A. Tice, CID, ASID
434-973-6065
www.martatice.com |
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Inspectors:
Building inspectors are increasingly regulated and
licensed in some states. Historical buildings or commercial
structures have unique needs. A good inspection when buying or
considering selling is worth money in the bank.
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Online Services: Whether for
website design, SEO,
online reservation systems, or
something else, different companies offer different services. Some
are great at one thing, and someone else is better at another. All
of these folks understand the needs of the unique lodging
industry. Others do, too. But ask!
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Wowi Zowi
Roby and Carolyn La Porte
949-369-1270
www.wowizowi.comResnexus
Jeff Bryce
801-623-1796
www.resnexus.com
Blizzard
Internet Marketing
888-840-5893
www.blizzardinternet.com
Acorn Internet
Services
877-226-7699
www.acorn-is.com
InsideOut Solutions
Jeff Logan
800-500-8401
www.insideout.com
netconcepts, LLC
Stephan Spencer
608-285-6600
www.netconcepts.com
InnVisibility
Lindsay Copeland
207-985-6599
www.innvisibility.com |
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Credit Card
Processors: A confusing area of expertise,
and one that is necessary for all innkeepers.
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Transfirst
Tom Weiskotten
518-963-7272
www.tom-weiskotten.com |
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Lenders:
All of these lenders can handle small lodging
loans. But loan situations are unique: to the property and the
buyer/borrower. Not all of these lenders can do the same thing for
you.
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Carleton
Business Finance
Doug Carleton
Richmond, VA
804.698.4949
sbaloanspecialist@comcast.net
www.carletonbusinessfinance.comGreenwood Lending
Karren Tyler
Charlottesville, VA
(877) 636-4600
ktyler@GreenwoodLending.com
www.GreenwoodLending.com Commercial Capital Network
Rick Newman
Canadensis, PA
877-595-2120
www.bedandbreakfastfinancing.com
Business Lending Solutions, LLC
Dave McElwain
York, ME
(207) 361-8829
dmcelwai@maine.rr.com
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Internships:
For when you want to try the business on for size.
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Inn at
Riverbend
Linda Hayes
www.innatriverbend.com
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Public Relations and Branding:
Professionals at "getting the word out."
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Concept
Branding Group
Tom Kelley
202-344-5043
www.conceptbrandinggroup.com |
