Re: Innkeeping: Great to hear from you

[Cnf4cpw@aol.com]

Hello Anita,

It doesn't really matter where geographically you're located; folks will find 
you.  It's not necessary to be in a whopping full-of-life town.  We took over 
our B&B here in Earlton, New York three years ago and it's tough--very tough, 
and somtimes I say to myself "what am I doing here in the middle of nowhere 
and is there any sense in continuing?"  You're probably wondering "where in 
the H_ _ _ is Earlton?  That was OUR first question, and I'm sure others 
wonder the same till they decide to come and stay, because we have a 
beautiful website (I think) and it's inviting.  Web marketing/advertising is 
all important today for a B&B and it's simply a matter of what you say (or 
show) in it.  It DOES take time to build a guest list, Anita.  

Before we decided to do this, I attended a B&B seminar in Boston for a small 
fee and I tell you, it was worth every red cent because there was no 
"painting the scenery"; it was very raw, very real with hard facts.  However, 
don't despair, it just takes time.

I wish you the best of luck!

Regards,

Scott McNulty
Co-Innkeeper
The Nightingale Inn B&B
Web:  www.nightingaleinn.com
E-Mail:  cnf4cpw@aol.com