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FUTURE  INNKEEPER  SEMINAR


Sunday April 6, 2008 in Westby, Wisconsin

or

Sunday November 2, 2008 in Lake Mills, Wisconsin

You'll learn about these topics from experienced innkeepers and our business partners

in insurance, finance, & business development:

Getting Started: licensing, zoning, contacts, resources ... why age of the building matters (in WI)

Setting & Implementing Basic Standards: WBBA Standards Inspection Program, guest and industry                             expectations... 

Financing a B&B: sources & resources, business plan, SBA

Accounting/Record Keeping/Tax Records: keeping yourself and the IRS happy, developing income/expense ledgers ...

Reservation systems: online availability / reservations, tracking, policies, incoming calls, 'selling'  your B&B or a particular room ... 

Promoting your B&B:  where to market and how to maximize your advertising dollars

Marketing & Generating Extra Income: additional income sources such as gift shops, special events, rent-the-inn packages etc....

Insuring the inn: how much coverage is appropriate for property, antiques, liability, liquor, events

And the Survey Says:  excerpts reveals occupancy, management, and operational data for Wisconsin inns.

What do guests want: excerpts from WBBA’s B&B Guest and Innkeeper Survey ...

Buying an Inn: financing, determining fair price, types of ownership ...  

Small group round table session moderated by experienced innkeepers, encourage further exploration of innkeeping issues.  Sample topics:

  • insurance
  • amenity suppliers
  • buying an operating inn
  • first year experiences
  • niche marketing
  • Internet marketing & site promotion
  • events
  • combining outside jobs with innkeeping
  • how to set policies
  • where to get those little soaps (just kidding), etc. 

Your registration includes:

  • full day seminar (9-5)
  • special seminar 3-ring binder of reference & resource materials
  • goodie bag filled with trade publications and product samples
  • display of innkeeping resources available for purchase
  • lunch
  • morning & afternoon refreshments
  • Tour of inn(s)
  • and more!

SEMINAR REGISTRATION INFORMATION    

 

Advance registration (2 weeks) is recommended to insure materials and space availability.  

Sunday April 6, 2008 in Westby (20 miles southeast of LaCrosse)
Sunday November 2, 2008 in Lake Mills (20 miles east of Madison) 

COST:  $150 first person, $75 second person from the same (potential) inn.  Lunch and refreshment breaks are included.   

TIME:  9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please arrive between 8:15 - 8:45 to receive your materials, coffee, and ‘get settled’.   

LOCATION:  specific facilities to be announced (you'll receive confirmation and a map)  

REGISTRATION:  See accompanying form (confirmation & map sent upon receipt of registration)   

RECEPTION & TOUR: Spring - lunch & tour at the B&B, Fall - B&B tour follows seminar 

 FOR MORE INFORMATION or to REGISTER, CONTACT:

WBBA  ~ 108 South Cleveland Street ~ Merrill, WI  54452 ~ Kris Ullmer, Administrator 

Phone 715/539-WBBA (9222) ~ Fax 715/536-2507  email us at stay@yestobliss.com

ASPIRING INNKEEPER SEMINAR REGISTRATION

 NAME ________________________________________________________

 NAME 2nd attendee _____________________________________________

 ADDRESS ____________________________________________________

 CITY ____________________________ STATE _______ ZIP ____________

 PHONE __________________________ FAX _________________________

 E-MAIL ________________________________________________________

 Visa/MasterCard  ________________________ __________ Exp. __________

 $ _____________  Signed __________________________________________

 PLEASE SUMMARIZE THE STATUS OF YOUR B&B PLANS:

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 PLEASE LIST ANY SPECIFIC QUESTIONS YOU WANT ANSWERED:

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 April 6, 2008 Sunday  ~  Westby (20 miles southeast of LaCrosse)
 November 2, 2008 Sunday  ~  Lake Mills (20 miles east of Madison)

 Full day (9-5) seminar registration fee includes materials, lunch, refreshment breaks, B&B tour or reception

 $150 first person, $75 second person from same (potential) inn  

Please send payment by check or credit card (above) and completed registration to:

 Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association  ~  Kris Ullmer, Administrator     

108 South Cleveland Street  ~   Merrill WI  54452-2435     

 phone 715-539-WBBA (9222)  ~  Fax 715-536-2507  ~  E-mail  stay@yestobliss.com    

 

  We will confirm your registration and include directions to the seminar site.

 Complement your seminar experience ... stay at a nearby Bed & Breakfast!

 consult the WBBA Bed & Breakfast Directory or yestobliss.com (with maps!) for area lodging