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2012 FUTURE INNKEEPER SEMINAR
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Are you considering becoming an innkeeper?
The Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association's Aspiring Innkeeper Seminar will help you sort out the FACTS from the FALLACIES and FANTASIES!
Date: Sunday November 6, 2011
Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Web Design Session: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake, WI
Register with WBBA by Wednesday October 26 so that all materials can be prepared for you.
Before we get into the seminar specifics, keep this in mind: WBBA's Annual Convention immediately follows the Aspiring Innkeeper Seminar. The "Immerse Me" special discount takes $50 off your combined registration of the Seminar + Web Session + Convention.
Sunday Seminar: a faculty of experienced innkeepers and industry professionals will present ...
Getting Started - licensing, zoning, contacts, resources...
Financing a B&B - sources & resources, private lenders, SBA loan guarantees ...
Buying an Inn - financing, determining fair price, types of ownership ...
Insuring a B&B - property coverage, liability issues, risk reduction
Business Basics, Accounts/Records/Taxes - keeping yourself and the IRS happy...
Occupancy - Return on Investment, typical WI occupancy, Average Daily Rate, tracking, policies ...
Marketing - what’s cost effective & what’s not, determining your niche ...
Generating Extra Income - income sources such as gift shops, events, rent-the-inn packages etc...
Electronic Innkeeping - Guest / Property Management systems, Reservation / Availability systems ...
Grim Realities & Fun Stuff - a plethora of ideas and practices focusing on the innkeeper's lifestyle...
What do guests want - the survey says ...and innkeepers say ...
After the topics above are exhausted ... ROUND TABLES:
These small group sessions encourage further exploration of innkeeping issues. Moderated by an experienced innkeeper, topics can include insurance, amenity suppliers, first year experiences, events, where to market, policies, ‘green innkeeping’,
combining outside jobs with innkeeping, etc.
FINAL Q&A: Ask the innkeeper panel your burning questions … you’ll discover there’s more than one way to do it the right way!
MATERIALS: Your seminar registration includes the Aspiring Innkeeper Binder, plus a hefty bag of innkeeping resource materials, and sample products / guest amenities. Available for purchase on site: Developing a B&B Marketing Plan, So-You Want to be an Innkeeper, Innkeeping Unlimited, Cookbooks . . . and more.
SAVE $50 by bringing your previously purchased Aspiring Innkeeper BINDER! NOTE: the seminar binder is the same as the binder in the $130 Aspiring Innkeeper package. However, the AI package also includes 4 innkeeping books, which are available for purchase at the seminar.
TIME: Please arrive by 7:30 (30 minutes before the session begins) to receive your materials and 'get settled'. Your registration fee includes refreshments and lunch.
Register thru our online store: https://www.wbba.org/productcart.php?viewproductid=53
or
Mail this registration form below and payment (check or credit card / or call us w/ #):
ASPIRING INNKEEPER SEMINAR REGISTRATION
NAME ___________________________________________________________________
NAME 2nd _______________________________________________________________
ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________
CITY _____________________________ STATE __________ ZIP ___________________
PHONE ___________________________ E-MAIL _______________________________
Want to keep up with B&B trends, specials, packages, etc? Receive our monthly e-newsletter: ___ Yes send! ____No
Visa, MasterCard, Discover # ________________________________________________
Exp. _____________V-code__________$ _______ 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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Sunday 8 am—4 pm Full Day Seminar first person ………….. $150 = ______
Full Day Seminar additional persons …. $ 75 x # ____ = ______
SAVE $50 when you bring your previously purchased binder …$ -50 x 1 = ______ (first person registration only)
Web Design Session 4:30-6:30 per person………………………$ 25 x # ____ = ______
Vegetarian Meal? ____Yes ____ No TOTAL _____________
Note: You'll receive a full refund if it is necessary for you to cancel by letting us know prior to the seminar.
Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association
108 South Cleveland Street ~ Merrill WI 54452-2435
phone 715-539-WBBA (9222) ~ Fax 715-536-2507 ~ E-mail info@wbba.org
We will confirm your registration and include directions to the seminar site.
Reserve your accommodations at the Osthoff Resort 1-800-876-3399
Identify yourself as attending the WBBA Conference
Guest Room and One Bedroom Suite $99
2 Bedroom Woodland Suite $119
2 Bedroom Corner Lakeside Premier $189
To view room floorplan and amenities: www.osthoff.com
