CBIZ INNKEEPERS INSURANCE BLOG

Insights and tips on how to protect your inn or bed & breakfast, giving you and your guests peace of mind.

Planting 101: Adding Green to Your Garden & Wallet

  • 22 March 2022
  • Author: Ward, Hayden
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Planting 101: Adding Green to Your Garden & Wallet

When it comes to landscaping your property, many inns go the simple route of shrubs and a few trees. It’s often forgotten that your guests’ experience relates to the gardens, trails, and park areas of the property. The right landscaping could be the deciding factor in the number of bookings you receive. Here are a few suggestions to make your inn go green with plants and potentially add green to your wallet. 

A Quick Guide about Employee Benefits for Inns

  • 8 March 2022
  • Author: Ward, Hayden
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A Quick Guide about Employee Benefits for Inns

Offering employee benefits can be extremely beneficial to your inn business. Though they may sound complicated or even expensive, they have the ability to improve several areas within your business such as hiring and retaining employees. The process of selecting, implementing and administering a benefits program can take time, however, once you get it right, it can actually help you in more ways than one.

Setting Boundaries with Guests at Your Inn

  • 3 March 2022
  • Author: Ward, Hayden
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Setting Boundaries with Guests at Your Inn

We have all heard about them, we may even know a few, but handling demanding guests can be a difficult and overwhelming task. When customer reviews have a direct impact on your inn’s business, it can be difficult to establish boundaries with them. You never want an unsatisfied customer, but at what point do you draw the line?

Give Your Inn A Little Love: Spring Maintenance

  • 22 February 2022
  • Author: Ward, Hayden
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Give Your Inn A Little Love: Spring Maintenance

As the warmth of spring approaches, it’s easy to forget the damage that harsh winter weather may have done to your inn. A bit of spring maintenance now can prevent costly repair bills later and there is no better time to take a look around and see how best to beautify and protect your property from hazards. Review these tips for spring maintenance to avoid any unwelcome surprises.

4 Tips to Create a Romantic Getaway at Your B&B

  • 11 February 2022
  • Author: Ward, Hayden
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4 Tips to Create a Romantic Getaway at Your B&B

When you are head over heels in love, planning a romantic getaway for the love of your life is the perfect way to celebrate your passion or rekindle your fondness. Inns are the ideal location for hosting such a special visit. Whether it’s helping to plan a proposal, celebrating an anniversary, or Valentine’s Day, enjoy playing cupid for your guests by creating unique packages dedicated to honoring love. 

Getting Started With a Bed & Breakfast

  • 10 February 2022
  • Author: Ward, Hayden
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Getting Started With a Bed & Breakfast

When starting a bed and breakfast, there are many things you have to consider. To help reduce the chance of headaches you may have when beginning this exciting venture, we’ve compiled our best tips for getting started on the right foot.

Innkeepers Liability Insurance Explained

  • 27 January 2022
  • Author: Ward, Hayden
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Innkeepers Liability Insurance Explained

No matter what safety precautions you have in place or how well you maintain your inn, a guest or an employee could become injured or claim that your negligence caused damage to their property at any time. If you are named as the responsible party in such a suit, you need to defend yourself against the charges.

How to Bring Holiday Cheer to Your Inn

  • 15 December 2021
  • Author: Ward, Hayden
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How to Bring Holiday Cheer to Your Inn

There is no better time than the holidays to go the extra mile for your guests. Leave them wanting to come back every year to experience the magic of your inn. Capture the spirit of the season and bring joy to your bed and breakfast with these ideas.

Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice: Fall Recipes for Inns

  • 10 November 2021
  • Author: Ward, Hayden
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Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice: Fall Recipes for Inns

As the leaves begin to fall from the trees and the crisp air takes over, nothing sounds better than cozying up with a warm meal or beverage. Autumn is the time of pumpkin recipes, so welcome your guests with these seasonal treats. Here are a few of our favorite pumpkin recipes to try out.

Are Security Cameras Safe To Use At My Inn?

  • 25 October 2021
  • Author: Ward, Hayden
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Are Security Cameras Safe To Use At My Inn?

Providing safety and protection for your inn and your guests is essential – having a second set of eyes on the property via surveillance devices can help fill that need. You can protect your property and guests while maintaining your distance. Here are a few security measures you can take to protect your bed and breakfast.

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