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Innkeeping Innternship

Innkeeping Innternship If you have ever wondered if innkeeping (or interim innkeeping) is for you, try it out first under the guidance of an experienced innkeeper. Learn the ins and outs of innkeeping...

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Bed & Breakfast Etiquette – How Things Have Changed & Stayed the Same

Years ago when B&Bs as a lodging option were still in their infancy, how guests were expected to behave was different than it is today. Then, B&Bs, or guest stays, were smaller on average with...

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All Lodging Establishments Are Not Created Equal

Just because that cute little bed and breakfast with the cheap rate has a website doesn’t mean it’s a legitimate business. I was talking to some guests the other day and they were commenting on the...

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5 Reasons Why a Bed & Breakfast is a Great Option for Business Travelers

Very few business travelers consider staying at a bed & breakfast when traveling for work and they are really missing out! The average B&B offers so much more than a place to sleep and...

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Surprising Gifts in the Form of Kind Words

In today’s world, there is an emphasis on reviews. Many people do or don’t buy or try a product or service based on someone’s personal opinion about that product or service. In my world, the world of...

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It’s the End of Summer and I Can’t Think!

I’m not a writer, so I can’t have writer’s block. I’m not a blogger, so I can’t have blogger’s block.  But I’ve definitely been having trouble coming up with the topics and the energy to write...

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4 Reasons to Stay at a B&B Instead of a Hotel When Visiting Asheville, NC

2011 is shaping up to be a year of ups and downs.  Many things are going up in price, including gas and groceries. Airfare rates and fees are also looking to increase.  On the bright side, the economy...

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QR Codes – Why You Should Get to Know Them

I signed up for a QR code about 10 months ago, but never used it. Until now! That’s because I didn’t recognize its value at first. I just got one for the Inn because I was learning as much as possible...

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Gearing Up for Fall

As October approaches, I’m already pulling out the Fall decorations and will slowly start to decorate around the Inn. My goal is to get one box/bin done per day. At that rate, it should take me about a...

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Greening the Inn

I am doing my part to move towards a greener inn. But when can I say that I have a green property? Is there a formula where I can plug in all the green stuff I do and it spits back how green (or not...

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