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Starting Your Own Guest House BusinessHow to Set Up a Guest House BusinessSummary: Maybe you have realized the lucrative nature of a guest house as a business but you have no idea how to start it. No need to worry because this article will be your guide in setting up your own guest house business. It is surprisingly not difficult to start your own guest house business. Here are few pointers to get you started.
Get a Building for Guest House Businessoff, you need a building which you can set up into a guest house. It shouldn’t just be any building. It would be preferable if the building is in a location that provides the best view as possible for your guests. Another ideal location would be a place that provides a relaxing environment for your guests. The building should be large enough to provide at least 4 and up to 20 rooms for your visitors. Get the Necessary AmenitiesAfter you acquire the building, you would need to furnish it with the necessary equipment and amenities that would help make your guests’ stay in your guest house comfortable. These would include the beds, the television sets and the furniture, as well as water softeners for your water supply. License Your Guest House BusinessBecause you are serving as a “home away from home” for your guests, you would need to get yourself licensed from the local fire and health departments. To do this, you would need to comply with their safety requirements. These requirements vary from community to community so be sure to visit these government agencies and inquire as to their different specifications for licensing. These licenses have to be renewed every year too. Employ The Best Staff as PossibleA guest house is not a guest house without a staff to take care of the needs of your guests. Because the guests’ opinion hinges on the quality of your service, your guest house needs nothing but the best people managing and working on it. Be sure to check the credentials of the people that you take into your guest house staff before you hire them to avoid staff-related problems in the future. You would also need to come with a design for the uniform of your employees. The design should be appropriate for your business, and should be unique among other guest houses. Come Up With a Good Marketing PlanIt is not enough to just get a license and a good staff to run your guest house business. The most important preparation to make is how to get your business to potential customers, to let them know that you exist. You can do this by advertising. There are many ways to advertise your company. Since you are starting, you cannot rely yet on the “word of mouth” technique unless you have guests that come and go out of your guest house with 100% satisfaction. To get the world to know your existence, you would need effective tools like newspapers, travel magazines, billboards and web sites as well as auto-responders to respond to any inquiries about your business. 58 Responses to "Starting Your Own Guest House Business".
1. Sam on 1/26/2009 12:44:13 AM
What do I need to start a guesthouse, the do's and donts of the business.
2. Melato Machaelo on 2/4/2009 9:59:00 AM
I want more information regarding Guest House Business. Business plans, registration and how to get funds.
3. nonkulululeko on 2/9/2009 5:19:15 AM
what do i need to start a guest house and where do i get funds
4. mary muthui on 2/20/2009 3:26:27 PM
i would like to get information to do with starting of my own guest house business.
5. chrissie on 2/24/2009 12:35:08 PM
Thank you for the information regarding how to start a guesthouse. The big question, where do/how to get funds.
6. jasbir ahlawat on 3/3/2009 8:39:07 AM
how to get funds for guest house business?
7. edith on 3/13/2009 4:18:27 AM
I need answers on the above mentioned questions.
8. terri on 3/18/2009 1:27:35 PM
i have to do a project on opening a guesthouse and i notice you need to license the place...i have to get all the forms as an example and fake license the place if you know what i mean, do u perhaps know where i can get the forms online to include in my project or do i have to go to the municipality? thank you for your help terri
9. Sharlene Coombs on 3/25/2009 12:44:06 AM
I have the same question as terri (no.8)could you please provide me with the details.
10. Jola on 3/29/2009 11:24:06 AM
I have similar questions connected with writing a business plan for the guest house can you provide me with the details.
11. Williamson Moli on 3/31/2009 8:14:14 PM
Can you provide a list of facilities/amenities that I may require to setup in a rural area overlooking a valley, on a 1000 square meter plot?
12. Nonhlanhla Mokoena on 4/7/2009 3:28:32 AM
I also have questions about starting a guest house business and where to get funds to finance the business? Kindly assist.
13. kwena on 4/7/2009 7:04:38 AM
i would like you to send me an example of a detailed bed and breakfast business plan.
14. Kelsey Hull on 4/12/2009 5:35:33 AM
Please inform me how I can obtain my license to start a guest house?
15. Samukelisiwe Mabuya on 4/12/2009 1:25:15 PM
I would like to know how do I get finance to start a guest house, at the moment I'm renting the house and I want to buy and get all necessary things for guest house. Regards
16. nthabiseng mooketsi on 4/15/2009 1:06:26 PM
Please send me a layout or sketch of a guesthouse.
17. Linda on 4/20/2009 10:31:13 AM
Please send info on getting started & licensed for a guest house and writing a business plan and any other helpful info on setting up & running a guest house. Thank you in advance!
18. Selly Tshiwilowilo on 4/21/2009 7:11:39 AM
I have the property and have re-zoned it for a guest house, where do i get the funding?
19. Lilian on 4/28/2009 8:37:24 AM
Hi There, I would like the same info as Linda No 17. Thank you.
20. Nicky on 5/12/2009 1:16:49 PM
Hello there, I would like to open up a bed and breakfast spot. I would like to have some information about getting started on this type of business. I want to Thank you in advance.
21. Yonela on 5/14/2009 3:13:58 AM
Thank you for the information you have provided. I have made a business plan, have my own property that i'm going to use. The big problem is where do i get funds and how?
22. puleng on 5/25/2009 5:04:37 AM
I need finance for my quest house.
23. mod on 5/26/2009 10:56:24 AM
where to obtain funds to open guest house, i got the plan and skill from college of hospitality. thank you
24. Mapitike on 5/30/2009 4:01:49 PM
How do I obtain professional advise and finance for my guest house.
25. Niques on 5/31/2009 11:53:22 PM
I need financing for my guest house. I have the land and a building however I would need financial assistance with parting off the building and renovations as necessary location Nassau, Bahamas in a nice upscale area Lyford Cay.
26. Eveline on 6/10/2009 8:53:44 AM
I want to start up my own guest house but I don't have a single cent, is that possible and if yes, where do I get the capital from.
27. Ennie Matutu Mweetwa on 6/12/2009 8:29:40 AM
Please advise on how to start a guest house business.
28. sasidhar on 7/1/2009 4:14:00 PM
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29. mariaan on 7/11/2009 1:40:28 PM
Kindly send info of starting a guesthouse. We have a fantastic 180 degrees sea view.
30. James on 7/11/2009 11:01:29 PM
@mariaan, What kind of information you are looking for? Be specific when you ask for help. It is the time to put together every silly to major things that you need in this business, talk to few existing guest house owners, visit some liking guest houses, chat with the employees, speak to the builders about the construction, ask for quotation from the interior designers, speak to the local clerk for the license, visit the bankers for loan. If you are really serious on starting a guest house then start working on these and note down everything.
31. Hanneli on 7/13/2009 5:45:24 AM
I have got a house, 3 bedrooms etc. I want to turn into a guest house. Where do I start? Is there any specifications for example what type of beds, bedding etc. please advise me.
32. Andrew on 7/13/2009 10:41:41 AM
I want to draw up a bankable business plan for a guest house. Would you please send me a sample business plan - not a business template
33. julie on 7/16/2009 6:11:30 AM
can you please help me with a sample guest house business plan that i can present to a bank. thank u
34. bridgette on 7/17/2009 7:51:37 AM
I just bought a land in a rural area so i want to register a guest i know the whole steps but the thing is i don't have money anymore to go ahead. can you tell me where i can find the funding so that i can build my guest house before 2010. that is my wish .
35. Ms Nono Lobakeng on 7/17/2009 9:56:45 AM
I am intending to open a guest house and i need more information on how to start?
36. jacqueline hattingh on 7/20/2009 4:50:40 AM
I've got a guest house in Bloemfontein with 7 rooms a hair saloon and space to have a restaurant/conference. My problem is money, i don't think i will have enough money to buy linen, cutlery, beds etc. do you think it is wise to get an investor? my guest house rights just came through and there is still so much to do.
37. Ms Anazo Nongubo on 7/21/2009 3:25:39 AM
I am totally satisfied with the help you provide for every big dreamer out there. Thank you and keep it up!
38. Bongiwe on 7/24/2009 2:04:09 PM
I want to start my own guest house i have no money i would like you to send me some info on that. thanx
39. Ken on 7/24/2009 4:50:59 PM
i want to buy a certain property for a guest house business but need financing, how do i go about this?
40. James on 7/24/2009 6:54:51 PM
@Ken, Where are you from, and where is the property that you want to buy? Financing is not same everywhere so let me know about your location so that i can give you more tips.
41. Tori on 7/30/2009 1:37:38 AM
I would like to own a guest house in Jamaica but I'm not sure how to go about it, any tips? I have seen several places that interest me but how do I get financing and what kind of down payment would I have to provide on a place that is like 190K
42. Meshack on 7/30/2009 10:10:45 AM
I am also interested in starting the Business of a Guest House. I have tried to build some few houses but the problem is to go on and finish those houses, however my predicament are how do I go about getting funding?
43. Azie on 8/6/2009 6:45:03 PM
I have the same question as Tori as well... except I spend most my time in Jamaica and know a lot about the real estate there.... I'm more interested in guest house as i get the property, is there any licenses i would have to get there and any other information you might have is great.. Thanks a lot
44. GLADYS MACHIKICHO on 8/11/2009 6:50:52 AM
send me info on how to start up a guest house, what is required. the property is already available.
45. Sakhi on 8/13/2009 6:32:47 AM
please advise i am in processing of starting / turning my home into a guest house(i'll be still residing on the premises with family. I reside close to an industrial area and we are always having people approaching us for rental rooms (1 year lease or so , furnished or not furnished.) If i turn a part of my home to accommodate this activity am I still required to register as guest house
46. Ruth on 8/19/2009 10:06:15 AM
require finance to start a guest house business in Tanzania
47. Thabisa on 8/23/2009 2:37:59 PM
I have a house in Pretoria, that I want to turn into a guest house. It has a total of 7 bedrooms. Where do I start in turning it into a guest house (municipal laws/legalities. I will also need funding to turn the home into business, other than banks where can one get help towards funding such a venture. Is there funding for 2010 tourism initiatives or just tourism initiatives? Please send me all related info.
48. harry on 8/24/2009 11:50:19 AM
How must i go along to change my five bedroom house with three on sweet bathrooms and lots of entertaining areas to a four star guesthouse. What do i need and where do i start.
49. Nthabiseng Hlakane on 8/31/2009 5:39:24 AM
i just want to start my own guest house and i want to know where do i get funds from because i'm in Lesotho. please anybody help me.
50. Londiwe on 9/9/2009 11:55:24 AM
How to look for a proper location? how to access financial assistance? send me info for this.
51. Isaac Hlakane on 9/12/2009 6:01:38 AM
I would like to get more information regarding business enterprises and how it operates.
52. INGE on 9/12/2009 8:49:04 AM
Please can you assist with the necessary information. Same as no 2
53. Minah on 9/22/2009 11:47:20 AM
I would like to turn my house into a B & B for 2010 for only one month during the soccer tournament. Please supply me with information in terms of the customers and some more add value information.
54. Bob98 on 10/13/2009 3:22:17 AM
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55. Lerato on 10/17/2009 4:58:03 AM
please help with registration forms for opening a guest house.
56. Merlin49 on 10/23/2009 3:09:06 AM
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57. Nicole Fischer on 10/28/2009 1:26:57 PM
The same question ask Nr 2. And getting the place graded etc, Thanks!!
58. Trish on 11/1/2009 10:11:46 AM
I have two on-suite rooms in my home which I want to let out for bed and breakfast. Do I need to have a license and what type of insurance would I need?.
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