Are you Ready to be an Innkeeper?

Timing is everything. The following questions are meant to make you think about the realities of becoming an Innkeeper and the implications of this lifestyle change for you and your family. Innkeeping is a rewarding profession when it is done at the right time. Here are some things to consider:

• Does your partner share the same interest in Innkeeping?
• How will th is affect your family?
• Social life with friends and family is usually on weekends and holidays. These are the busiest times for an Innkeeper. Will this be an issue for you?
• Are you ready for a lifestyle change?
• Do you have the financial resources to purchase an Inn?
• Are you aware of the time commitment it takes to be an Innkeeper?
• Are you ready to leave the safety net of a weekly pay check?

These questions make for a good conversation with you partner. Keep an open mind and hear what your partner is really saying. If you are both in agreement, go forward and have fun!