How to start your bed and breakfast, the complete guide

Name: How to start your bed and breakfast, the complete guide
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Over 5 hours of training to avoid mistakes other b&b's are making. Download multiple documents to help you on your way.

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Created byVincent Vermeulen

Last updated 8/2021

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What you'll learn

You will know what to do to open your bed and breakfast in a few weeks time
You will know the pitfalls in the industry and therefore avoid mistakes others have made in the past

Course content

7 sections • 57 lectures • 5h 32m total length

Welcome to the course7:42
In this lecture we welcome you and explain how the course is structured and what you can expect.
Quick win 1: social media calendar planner with over 150 ideas0:10
Quick win 2: Automated timesheet to open your bed and breakfast10:55
Use an eight-week automated timing checklist to open your bed and breakfast, calculating deadlines for permits, safety plans, and marketing from key date to opening day.
What is a bed and breakfast operator?5:06
Optional video: how to get the most out of this course2:33
3 tips to become a better bnb operator right now2:47
Why to become a bed and breakfast owner ?1:21
Build meaningful guest connections and craft unique experiences as a bed and breakfast owner. Observe guests' stories, celebrate milestones, and leverage creativity and flexible scheduling to grow a rewarding business.
The mindset of a great bed and breakfast owner5:38
Full time business or a side hustle ?2:08
Choose between a full-time bed and breakfast or a side hustle, keep your day job until your bed and breakfast income supports your lifestyle, and explore half-time innkeeper opportunities.
What to keep in mind when deciding on the building8:54
Checklist: buying a building for a b&b1:10
7 things to consider when starting in your family home2:45
Checklist: buying an existing b&b1:41

How much will you charge? The rates of the rooms1:16
Examine the financial plan to set your room rates, accounting for full costs, overhead and fixed costs, and sales projections to determine a pricing strategy.
Business plan: executive summary5:03
Write the executive summary last as a concise, one-page, standalone trailer of the full business plan, guiding readers and mirroring its structure.
Business plan: financial plan15:35
You can download the financial plan here. To get the numbers file (Apple), download and unzip the zip file
Business plan: break even analysis4:16
Compute your bed and breakfast break-even by linking fixed monthly costs, room rate, and occupancy to the required monthly rooms, then adjust costs or prices to manage cash flow.
Business plan: market analysis4:04
Business plan: marketing4:27
The secrets of marketing for your bed and breakfast7:27
The b&b dashboard: a daily excel sheet to see how you are doing4:16

Bed and matress0:32
Choose a bed and mattress carefully to ensure guests sleep well, focusing on comfort and proper selection for a bed and breakfast stay.
Bed and matress article8:51
Facilities3:05
Offer facilities like a jacuzzi, pool, or sauna, and prioritize open, high-speed wifi plus bike rentals to attract guests and boost income.
Noise2:33
The welcome book3:01
Use a welcome book in your bed and breakfast to streamline guest arrival by sharing essential information, contact details, photos, and area tips for excursions, shops, and services.
The bathroom3:19

Gifts and wrapping them7:54
Learn how to present thoughtful gifts and wrapping ideas for a bed and breakfast, enhancing guest experiences.
Set your goals3:12
Etiquette5:08
Explore why etiquette matters to curb rude behavior, preserve social values, and help you stand out in job interviews, dining, and business interactions in a smartphone era.
The 6 steps to self confidence7:07
The next step to self confidence13:25
Master self-confidence through the art of conversation by aligning verbal and nonverbal cues—body language, physiology, and intonation—to shape interactions and outcomes.
The final step to self confidence5:40

Checklist: impress your guests!!1:22
What is service ?12:37
Why offer service ?4:01
Exercise: service is...3:49
How to offer great service ?6:54
Train staff to deliver top service through disciplined routines, grooming checks, and consistent guest welcoming techniques, with a chief hospitality officer guiding line-ups, information handovers, and email etiquette.
Use language in a powerful way10:42
Eye for detail2:46
An eye for detail lets you spot things quickly to engage guests and improve presentation, turning ordinary moments into memorable bed and breakfast experiences.
4 topservice techniques8:18

Guest history3:17
Guest matrix8:18
Handling complaints: the art of recovery6:02
Master the art of recovery by listening to words and body language, apologizing with empathy, and offering decisive options that you follow up on to satisfy guests.
Housekeeping4:47
Housekeeping combines cleaning with professional administration, budgeting, stock control, accounts, and ceiling amounts, and teaches presenting multiple options to your principal, including laundry, flowers, storage, and cleaning materials.
Practical cleaning tips14:57
Kids and pets1:42
Smoking or non smoking ?1:24
Hygiene5:49
Cleaning schedule23:29
Laundry19:59
End of the course: thank you!0:31
Congratulate learners on completing the bed and breakfast guide and invite them to share photos of their progress as a bed and breakfast operator while staying in touch.
Safety checklist0:53

Requirements

This course will take you step by step, so you do not need any experience
We would advise a good set of headphones or speakers and watching it full screen

Description

New in 2021!! FREE social media planner for bnb operators with 150+ ideas to post on social media and over 100 hashtags you can use to increase your following.

Why not earn some extra income by opening a bed and breakfast. In this training we take you step by step through the process of opening your business.

You get 3 courses in 1:

Opening and running your bed and breakfast
Giving great service
Personal development by building self confidence

You get a good view on your financials even before opening your doors and we will tell you in detail what to look for and avoid when you are buying an existing bnb or starting a brand new one.

With our marketing section you will be ready to start promoting your business right from the start, since that is the question we get the most: how do I get started? How will people know that we exist. It is not that hard, there are only bnb’s that know how to do it and bnb’s who don’t know.

Next to on demand videos, you will receive numerous documents to get you started straight away. This course will make sure you do not make the same mistakes others have made in the past.

Who this course is for:

This course is for anyone dreaming of starting a great bed and breakfast
Experience bed and breakfast operators can profit from the techniques and increase revenue and efficiency

How to start your bed and breakfast, the complete guide

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Course content

Introduction13 lectures • 53min

The business plan8 lectures • 46min

The rooms6 lectures • 21min

The practical skills you will need6 lectures • 42min

The breakfast4 lectures • 28min

Offering amazing service8 lectures • 50min

Running a real bnb12 lectures • 1hr 31min

Requirements

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