How to Start a Bed and Breakfast
                     How to Start a Bed and Breakfast
  
What is a Bed and Breakfast?
A bed and breakfast is a hybrid which blends the luxury and comfort of an 
upscale hotel with the atmosphere and décor of a beautiful private 
res idence. Often they are  older historic properties which people seek out 
for the experience of centuries-old hospitality. 
Create a Bed and Breakfast Business 
Plan
Every new business can benefit from writing a business plan. You’ll 
def initely need one if yo u’re planning to seek funding in the form of a 
bank loan or investment (more on that in the next step). 
Consider Your Startup Financing
Many older couples sell their home or business in order to invest in a bed and 
breakfast which will serve as both their residence and primary source of income. 
If this is not an option for you, there are several funding options, including 
find ing private investors, ge tting a small business loan from a bank, or finding 
other business support programs.
Choose Your Location
Many bed and breakfasts use a historic angle to draw guests. Often a 
Victorian home can give travelers a sense of what it would be like living in 
the  area in the late 1800s . Others may use proximity to the waterfront or 
other notable features as a way to entice guests to stay there.
Develop Your Marketing Strategy
  
Hire Your Staff
Perhaps you are part of a couple looking to open up a bed and breakfast 
and you plan to divide the chores and responsibilities among yourselves. 
This is not at all uncommon. But before you decide to join their ranks, you 
should have a complete picture of precisely how labor intensive running a 
B&B  can be.