Characteristics of a Successful Innkeeper

We are frequently asked, “What are the characteristics of a successful Innkeeper?” This is an important question to ask. It takes the right kind of person to be a successful Innkeeper. The following are six personal traits a successful Innkeeper should possess.

1. Ability to Serve Others
2. Multi-tasking as everything always happens at once
3. Ability to make it all look easy!
4. A Sense of Humor because if you can't laugh, you will cry!
5. Commitment to being an Innkeeper, not just a whim
6. Organized, organized, organized...

So do you have what it takes to be a successful Innkeeper? If not, just sit back and enjoy visiting Inns instead! We would rather that you find this out BEFORE you purchase a Bed and Breakfast. Remember, it is much easier to "buy a Bed & Breakfast" versus "selling a Bed & Breakfast".

Owning a Bed & Breakfast...Is it in Your Future?

Many people decide to become an Innkeeper before they really understand what innkeeping is really about. Innkeeping is a satisfying career. However, if this major decision is not approached honestly, your dream of becoming an Innkeeper can easily become a nightmare! We consider the following the basic five questions a Future Innkeeper should be asking themselves BEFORE they make the commitment to purchase an Inn. These questions cover the who, what, when, where, and how of Innkeeping. We will explore the following questions during the next four week period. Be sure not to miss out!

• Who makes the best Innkeeper?
• What is the typical day at an Inn?
• When is the best time to purchase an Inn?
• Where is the best location?
• How do you go forward with an Inn once it is identified?

If you would like to join our e-mail list, we can send these all to you today, otherwise...stay tuned!