Aspiring Innkeepers Workshop
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THE INDIANA BED AND BREAKFAST ASSOCIATION
INVITES YOU TO ATTEND
ASPIRING INNKEEPERS WORKSHOP

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Aspiring Innkeepers workshops 

Here is your opportunity to learn about the Bed and Breakfast industry first hand.

You will learn about these topics from experienced innkeepers and our business partners in insurance, the world wide web and marketing.

Welcome and workshop overview

Introduction of Presenters

Getting Started - State Rules Applications, licensing, zone, contacts, resources
Setting & Implementing Basic Standards:  Standards Inspection Program, guest and industry expectations
Business Organization - which is best for you a. Sole Proprietor b. LLC c .S Corp
Insuring the inn: how much coverage is appropriate for property, antiques, liability, liquor, events
Accounting/Record Keeping/Tax Record - keeping yourself and the IRS happy, developing income/expense ledgers ... setting up chart of accounts
Important Members of your Team...
Operations and Staff - Should you just offer bed and breakfast or should you also host weddings, special events and dining? What are the legal implications? Can you do it alone or do you need a staff?
Reservation Requirements and systems: online availability / reservations, tracking, policies, incoming call
Promoting your B&B: where to market and how to maximize your advertising dollars
Websites -
What do guests want: Quality Operations / Guest Amenities
Generating Extra Income: additional income sources such as gift shops, special events, rent-the-inn packages etc....

If time allows - A Round table discussion to encourage further exploration of innkeeping issues.

Sample topics:

  • insurance
  • amenity suppliers
  • buying an operating inn
  • first year experiences
  • niche marketing
  • Internet marketing & site promotion
  • events
  • combining outside jobs with innkeeping
  • how to set policies

FOR  INFORMATION , CONTACT:
Indiana Bed and Breakfast Assocation  - PO Box 354 - Salem, IN 47167 - Diane Callahan, Association Office,
Phone 877.846.IBBA (4222) - Fax 812.755.5239 email - info@indianabedandbreakfast.org