Hi,
We have the opportunity to run a B&B for an investor. We would like to talk with any one who has done this before so that we can get a feel for what to expect in an offer. Has any one done this before? Please email so that we can communicate.
Chrissi and Chuck

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I noticed that there is a one-day Aspiring Innkeepers Workshop being held this Sunday in Cripple Creek, CO by the BBIC.

Could you please let me know if you know who the speaker is and whether this would be a good value.

Thanks much!
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-Rhonda, Aspiring Innkeeper

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From "Ask Kit!":
Q: I have taken a 3 day seminar and now I am looing to do an intership with a b and b. I live in So. Ca. Do you have any suggestions?

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In our reading, we've seen "B&B Conventions" mentioned at a good learning resource, but we cannot locate listings of these events. Can you suggest a resource for dates and locations?

- Loren and Holly, Tampa Florida

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From "Ask Kit!":
Q: I am a Brit living in rural Indiana in a beautiful log home in a fantastic location with fabulous views and an appealing little tourist attraction town/area all around + wonderful forests with trails etc etc. I am going thro a divorce and want/need to start my home as a B&B- I already have my Planning and Zoning permit and have looked into quite a lot already - there seems so much to learn!

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From "Ask Kit!":
Q: I am considering opening a new B&B in Atlanta, Georgia. One of the concerns I have is that I have heard that a B&B is more successful in a "destination location." Would you consider the city of Atlanta a destination location?

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From "Ask Kit!":
Q: Hi Kit , Im glad I found your site. I own a two bedroom home in a small town in northern mich..The tourist industry is good in are area. Im thinking of turning it into a b&b. Do you think it could work? Is it possible to turn a regular house into a lodging for tourist and call it a bed and breakfast?

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From "Ask Kit!":
Q: I have recently become interested in opening a bed and breakfast. hat I am looking for is some information concerning the first steps to opening a bed and breakfast. Right now I have nothing financially so I need to know about what I would need to begin this adventure.

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From "Ask Kit!":
Q: I am considering being a B&B Owner/Operator and would like to be in that position within 5-7 years. I would like to better understand the ins and outs of B&Bs and how to make a successful living out of running one. Can you help? I need a guiding hand.

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From "Ask Kit!":
Q: I am an aspiring innkeeper with a deep passion to own and operate my own bed and breakfast. I have done an internship, innsat, have sanitation and CPR certificates, have graduated from culinary school. and I have joined some B&B associations. What education do I pursue now?

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