Opening a Bed & Breakfast in Texas
The state of Texas attracts tourists of all ages and from all walks of life. There are many historical places to visit, and exciting opportunities to explore such as rodeos, shopping, nightlife and amusement parks. Opening a bed and breakfast in Texas will allow you to access the rewards of visiting vacationers and the economy they create, and give the tourists an alternative, homegrown place to hang their hats, rather than the traditional hotels and motels.
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Research the area of Texas that you would like to set up your new bed and breakfast in. Analyze the city or town’s area attractions such as historic areas, shopping centers and amusement parks, and make sure your location is close enough that you will benefit from the tourist attractions.
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Invite the fire department to inspect the building for fire safety. Inspect the building that you would like to use as a bed and breakfast and make sure that it is up to fire safety codes. The local fire department can tour the building and make sure that it meets those codes. The building should have plenty of fire extinguishers and smoke detectors. Create an escape plan that includes a floor plan and post it in public areas where guests can easily view it.
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Inspect the building that you are planning to use for a bed and breakfast and figure out if it has enough room for you to have guests stay comfortably. This should include plenty of bathroom space and comfortable sized bedrooms. Expand the parking area if need be so that your guests have plenty of parking spaces available.
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Write a business plan for your bed and breakfast. Write a business plan for your new bed and breakfast. The business plan should include a mission statement, expansion plans and your plans for the next year. It should detail how you plan on doing your accounting, taxes and billing.
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Create a name for your new bed and breakfast. Name your bed and breakfast and register the name with the Texas Secretary of State, the Internal Revenue Service and the Texas Department of Revenue. Register the business name with the city clerk’s office of the city that the bed and breakfast will be in. Register with the Texas Workforce Commission and the Social Security Administration if you plan on hiring employees.
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Buy business insurance to cover the new bed and breakfast. Business insurance is necessary to prevent loss from damages due to guests or fire. Protecting yourself from potential loss is important because the expense may be damaging to your business.
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Buy plenty of sheets and towels for the guest bedrooms. Gather up any supplies that you need to start the bed and breakfast. You will need fresh linens for the beds and towels for the guest rooms. You also need to stock the rooms with mini personal supplies, in case guests forget their own.
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Advertise in the local newspaper. Advertise your bed and breakfast on the local radio stations and via the newspapers. Put up fliers in town to let people know that you have opened. Create a webpage for your bed and breakfast, as this is a good way for potential guests to gain access your business information.
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