I want to open a bed and breakfast that has a theme to it relating to a TV series...how do I go about this?

Question

I have figured out my location (Bellevue, Washington), and I know that there is a strong customer base for this particular business and theme. What are my first steps to opening this bed and breakfast, and what exactly is a business plan? What kind of information is in a business plan?

Answer 1

Neat idea!

Here's a page that will help you get started on writing a business plan (necessary to get a small business loan from the government)

http://www.sba.gov/starting_business/planning/basic.html

Don't be afraid. It's easier than you think. ;)

As to the television theme, you may need to look up the television show on imdb.com, contact the studio and ask them how you can obtain license to use the theme for your business (you may be disappointed. They guard those licenses like nothing else).

Good luck! Follow your dreams!

Answer 2

Bellevue?? I am in Seattle and I am trying to think of what TV theme B&B is needed in Bellevue?

The Science Channel?
Myth Busters?
the movie "The Net"?

In general I think of TV theme as TACKY, but if you have done the research, then more power to you!

A Business Plan would include the number of B&B's in the area, how many nights they rent out each year, how many of those nights you expect to take away, how much you will charge, and how much you expect to make.

B&B is actually a pretty large investment of money and time. It would be worth the expense to hire a consultant or lawyer to help you get started.

If it was me, I would start as a "Guest Hostel" and advertise on craigslist.org, and any forums devoted to the TV show you are featuring, to get started. This would give you some idea of how many guests to expects and therefore a starting point for your business plan.

Answer 3

Akon - we don't Care Akon + Billy Blue - tale Of My life AB + Tpain - Trophy lady Jeremih - Imma celebrity Chris Brown - She Do It On Me Like Chris Brown - Love Rocket Gorilla Zoe + Diddy - Echo RMX Sean Paul - Press It Up Sean Paul - So superb Sean Paul - do not Tease Me Neyo - If u prefer me 2 stay Mario - ruin up Jay Z - Run This city Donellshawn - Lemmie talk My Mariah Carey - Obsessed Kanye West - Paranoid Black eyed peas - Imma Be Pitbull - hotel Room provider Pitbull - around the area (Feat. B.o.B.) Sean Kingston - hearth burning on the dancefloor Lil Wayne - Im Fly JLS - Beat lower back Wale ft lady Gaga - Chillin Darren B - think of approximately it Jody Breeze - Ice Cream Paint activity (Remix) Jason Derulo - Whatcha Say <<

Answer 4

Go to http://www.score.org/ to find the nearest SCORE chapter. Contact them to arrange for a free one on one meeting with a SCORE counselor.

SCORE is a nonprofit organization. They provide a public service by offering small business advice and training. .

SCORE's 10,500 volunteers have more than 600 business skills. Volunteers share their wisdom and lessons learned in business. The volunteers are working/retired business owners, executives and corporate leaders.

Answer 5

to start with you will need to find out about infringement codes using TV series themes is touching on copyrights you need to talk to a lawyer and make sure you are not opening yourself up to any lawsuits from the powers that be-business plan basically means your expectations and goals over a certain amount of time income and expenses you estimate over the same time frame lay out of design of inn furniture,uniforms,any entertainment theme nights etc

Answer 6

follow the link that was posted above.. and get incorporated.. you want to protect yourself and your investment. starting any business should include consulting an attorney as well.

Answer 7

Just don't theme "Without a Trace" LOL