CBIZ INNKEEPERS INSURANCE BLOG

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

Beating the Heat & Bug Bites at Your Inn

  • 7 June 2024
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Beating the Heat & Bug Bites at Your Inn

Taking precautions against sun exposure, heat and bug bites during the summer months is essential when there’s a chance of heat stroke and fatal allergic reactions.

Storm Safety | Safeguard Your Inn During Spring Storms

  • 10 April 2024
  • Author: Ward, Hayden
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Storm Safety | Safeguard Your Inn During Spring Storms

Spring is here, but don’t be fooled by the pretty flowers and chirping birds. This season can unleash some of the year’s most dangerous weather and wreak havoc on a business’s operations.

Prevent Snowmelt Flooding From Happening at Your Inn

  • 5 December 2023
  • Author: Ward, Hayden
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Prevent Snowmelt Flooding From Happening at Your Inn

With winter in full swing and global warming in mind, temperatures will fluctuate throughout the season, causing snowmelt. The accumulating water from melting snow and ice can lead to clogged gutters, saturated foundation material and damaged drainpipes. Stay on top of protecting your inn from moisture damage with these simple tips.

Tornado Safety for B&Bs

  • 4 April 2023
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Tornado Safety for B&Bs

Tornadoes are natural disasters that can leave devastating impacts on affected homes and communities. That’s why it’s important to know exactly what to do before, during and after a tornado strikes in order for you and your guests to stay safe at your inn.

Prepare Your Inn from Flooding With These Tips

  • 23 May 2022
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Prepare Your Inn from Flooding With These Tips

Natural disasters can have severe impacts not only on your physical property, but they may also directly affect your business operations (including weeks without guests or rescheduling major events) and lengthy, costly repairs. It is an unfortunate fact that one in four businesses that shut down due to a natural disaster never reopen. 

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. 

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.

Prepare your Inn for Unpredictable Spring Weather

  • 13 May 2021
  • Author: Ward, Hayden
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Prepare your Inn for Unpredictable Spring Weather

It is very likely, no matter where your Bed & Breakfast is located, a powerful, unplanned spring storm could occur. Unpredictable weather doesn’t give you much notice or time to react. Preparing now helps protect your Inn and your guests. Create peace of mind this spring by following these simple steps to secure your property for spring weather.

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