Members Speak Out: Do You Host Weddings?

This month's question comes from an innkeeper who would love to hear how other innkeepers make weddings work.

The question:
Do you host wedding ceremonies or receptions at your B&B? Many B&Bs offer this, but there is little information on how B&Bs can provide a unique and intimate venue for weddings and receptions.

Speak out by leaving a comment below, and be sure to mention your inn's name. We'll give you $50 in free Featured Property credit simply for answering by the end of September! The deposit is usually made within one week.

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Members Speak Out: How Do You Find Time for You?

Our members speak out! This month's question comes from an aspiring innkeeper, though your responses will be just as helpful and interesting for current innkeepers.

Our question:
How do you balance your time spent running the inn with other things in life that you enjoy or need to do, especially on the weekends when your business may be the busiest? How do you fit in time for family gatherings, religious services, or other obligations? Do you ever have outside help fill in for you, or do you use other strategies to keep the inn running when you need to take out time for yourself?

Leave a comment below with your response, and be sure to mention your inn's name. We'll give you $50 in free Featured Property Auction credit simply for answering by the end of June!

By Emily Starbuck Crone

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Members Speak Out: When Do You Require Payment?

Our members speak out! This monthly feature is a great way to gain insight from other innkeepers.

Our Question:
When do you require payment from your guests? Do you require a deposit when they book? If not, do you accept full payment upon arrival, or upon departure? Has one strategy worked better than the other for you?

Leave a comment below with your response, and be sure to mention your inn's name. We'll give you $50 in free Featured Property Auction credit simply for answering by the end of May!

By Emily Starbuck Crone

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Members Speak Out: How Do You Handle People Asking for Tours?

Our members speak out! One of our innkeepers suggested this excellent question.

The Question:
How do you deal with people who come to the door asking for a tour? For example, if you have a restored old house that is of interest to many people. How do you distinguish between people who really want to see the inn as a potential place to stay, or just checking it out for other reasons? Do other innkeepers have this problem?

Leave a comment below with your response by the end of April, and we'll give you $50 in free Featured Property Auction credit! Please tell us your inn's name in the comment.

If you'd like to suggest a future topic for Members Speak Out, email EGerson@BedandBreakfast.com.

By Emily Starbuck Crone

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Members Speak Out: Cancellation Policies

Our members speak out!

Our Question:
How do you handle cancellations that fall within your "no refund" cancellation period? Do you charge the credit card? Do you ever issue a gift card instead? Do you make exceptions in certain situations? 

Leave a comment below with your response by the end of February, and be sure to mention your inn's name--we'll give you $50 in free Featured Property Auction credit!

If you'd like to suggest a topic for Our Members Speak Out, email EGerson@BedandBreakfast.com.

By Emily Starbuck Crone

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