Aspiring Innkeeper Seminar Dates Announced

October 18-21, 2009

Are you an aspiring innkeeper at heart? Ever said "I'd love to have a B&B one day"?

Come and join us for our Aspiring Innkeeper Workshop October 18-21 at the beautiful Eagle Rock Lodge near Eugene, Oregon.

Being an innkeeper and having your own bed and breakfast is a wonderful, rewarding profession. Find out what life as an innkeeper is really like. Many people right now are in transition. The economy has forced many people to re-evaluate not only your jobs, but maybe even your life goals. Home based business are on the rise, and you can't get any more "home based" than a B&B!

Having a B&B and being successful takes a lot of time and commitment. It's not just being a gracious host/hostess and meeting wonderful people. It's a business, and like any other business you need to have a business plan, financing, marketing, and the education to make it a success.

Join Diane Emineth of Sandlake Country Inn and Debbie Dersham of Eagle Rock Lodge for this important seminar that could just change your life. Some of the topics covered are:

• Pros and cons of purchasing an existing B&B or start one yourself
• How to develop a business plan
• Financing - How much does it take?
• What to look for when buying an inn - profit & loss/future potential
• How to explore financing options
• Once you have your B&B, now what?
• "Build it and they will come"...not anymore! Find out how to get "heads in beds". We emphasize learning about website design, marketing, PR, photography and how to create an internet presence.

To learn more about our seminars, visit our Bed and Breakfast Seminars website

We're Cooking Now!

The first edition of the Best Places to Kiss Cookbook is out and our Oregon Coast B&B is featured with our very special Sandlake Country Inn Cookies!

If you've ever stayed with us, you know how wonderful these cookies are. The recipe has been handed down from the original innkeeper, Margo Underwood which she originally titled "sleepy time cookies". They have been served at our Oregon bed and breakfast for 20 years now.

I've been looking at some of the other recipes in the book (I just bought the book a few days ago) and there's some interesting recipes in there. Who knows, maybe I'll try out a few on you!

Of course, we have our own special recipes I've developed over the years, but I just love surfing the internet, tv and books for new, fresh ideas. Usually I will make the recipe once, following the recipe, then watch out! I love putting my own twist on things.

If you're an aspiring innkeeper, be sure to pick up this and other B&B cookbooks to test out the recipes on your family and friends. Or better yet, come on over and I'll make it for you.

Aspiring Innkeeper Seminar!

Bed and Breakfast Seminars Aspiring Innkeeper Seminar

Are you an aspiring innkeeper at heart, dreaming about owning your own Bed and Breakfast? Join us October 18-21 2009 for the Northwest's only intensive Aspiring Innkeeper Seminar!

Whether you live in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California or farther away, join us in the beautiful northwest near Eugene, Oregon for our Aspiring Innkeepers Seminar and Workshops. Your dream of owning a bed and breakfast really can become a reality! Join Diane Emineth & Debbie Dersham at the beautiful Eagle Rock Lodge, near Eugene on the McKenzie River for this intensive 4 day/3 night all inclusive aspiring innkeeper seminar.

Don't be taken by surprise. Learn the pitfalls both financial and personal by experienced innkeepers before you spend your life's savings! Make no mistake, owning a bed and breakfast is a business. With every business you need to have a plan, call to action and resources. By taking our seminar you will have made your first investment towards a successful career.

Learn from experts:

• How To Develop A Business Plan.
• Pros and Cons of Purchasing an Existing B&B or Start Up.
• Financing - How Much Does It Take?
• What To Look For When Buying An Inn - Profit and Loss/Future Potential.
• How To Explore Financing Options.
• Once You Have Your Bed and Breakfast, Now What???
• "Build it and they will come?" Not any more!! After you have your inn, learn what it takes to "get heads in beds". We emphasize learning about website design, marketing, PR, photography and how to create an internet presence.
  
• CLICK HERE to see many more topics in our schedule.