Jay Karen’s Video Blog and the following posts on the PAII Forum got my brain a racin’. Like Jay we at The B&B Team visit many Inns and are also a witness to the good, the great and the not so terrific. On the subject of hangers let me first reveal a story from my […]
C is for Cost of Doing Business Read More »
Unlike lifestyle or financially viable inns, by “feasible” we mean “properties with a size and location that have the realistic potential to become financially viable. They may include unique hospitality properties that are distressed, closed, under-performing, or currently used for other purposes.” What kinds of bed & breakfasts are we talking about?
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We all like to think that we are being treated “the right way.” One can argue that “the right way” may vary from person to person, as what is “right” for one person may not be so for another. But there are some fundamental practices that embody values and “the right way” to treat others in business. In the simplest and broadest sense, being honest is core to the concept of values. Honesty is not subjective; either someone is telling the truth, or they are not.
V is for Values in Business Read More »
Countless inns are participating in the Living Social and Groupon craze (not sure if I should use the word “fad” there, which implies a short-term shelf life) and, as seen in previous postings from Janet and me, there are a number of “rules of thumb” that can make participation worthwhile. One thing that is happening,
Is Living Social or Groupon Confusing Your Performance Indicators? Read More »
The Lakehouse Inn & Winery in Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio is the subject of our second interview with innkeepers who have used Living Social or another of the social commerce sites available. The opportunity for innkeepers to take advantage of these sites to pump up the volume of their business in the off seasons have become more
Living Social Interview II Read More »
Younger audiences are consumed with ‘cool hunting’ and Lewiston/Auburn Maine is cool. What is ‘cool hunting’? According to Wikipedia it is a term coined in the 1990s referring to a new breed of marketing professionals, called ‘cool hunters’. It is their job to make observations and predictions in changes of new and exciting cultural trends.
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Here in Maine we have a great magazine, Down East, which has been the best source for all things Maine for decades. In every issue they have a feature called ‘Where in Maine?’ Readers can try to identify a place and send in their response and in the next issue the place will be revealed. So
Where Is This Bed & Breakfast? Read More »
Way back when, historically speaking and not so long ago (1973) there were a couple of travellers who started writing travel guides. The guides were first aimed for backpackers and adventurous travellers like themselves. They picked the name from some misheard lyrics in ‘Space Captain’, a song written by Joe Crocker and Leon Russell. The words
Lonely Planet – 15 Weekends of Summer Read More »
Asheville, North Carolina is a city known around the country as a wonderful destination. Not only does it enjoy a moderate, temperate climate that can be enjoyed four seasons, but it boasts an array of activities for virtually any taste, from music to crafts, art and theater to hiking and biking, architecture and museums to
Among Asheville’s Best Bed & Breakfasts for Sale Read More »
The B&B Team’s next stop for learning is in Newcastle Maine and the Newcastle Inn Bed & Breakfast. The mid coast of Maine in June is magical. It is that time of year when spring has definitely sprung and summer is peeking through with promise. What better time or place to visit, stay and
Starting a Bed and Breakfast – In Your Future? Read More »
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