Do You Have the Right Skills?
Many people dream of owning a bed and breakfast. However, it takes more than just a desire to run your own business. Many skills are needed to run a successful bed and breakfast. Do you have what it takes? Before spending a lot of time and money, use this personal assessment survey to determine if you and your partner, if you have one, really have the skills needed.

Answer each question honestly by placing a check mark in the box. Complete the survey for yourself and also complete one on your partner. Have your partner do the same. Compare your answers. What are your strengths and weaknesses? Did you find any of your answers surprising? Consider ways to compensate for your weaknesses. You should now be better prepared to make some realistic decisions about starting a bed and breakfast.


Personal Analysis Survey
Topics You - - Partner - -
- - Yes No - Yes No
1. I enjoy getting up early in the morning and preparing meals. - - - - - -
2. I am a highly organized person and manage my time well. - -- -- -- -- --
3. I am self-motivated and a self-starter. - - - - - -
4. I can do several different tasks at one time. - - - - - -
5. I enjoy entertaining. - - - - - -
6. I find it easy to get along with most people. - - - - - -
7. I am a tolerant/patient person. - - - - - -
8. I can handle conflict without alienation. - - - - - -
9. I work well under pressure. - - - - - -
10. I can work long hours and face a variety of interruptions. - - - - - -
11. I learn from my mistakes and make changes as needed. - - - - - -
12. I enjoy cooking for others. - - - - - -
13. I keep my home neat and clean at all times. - - - - - -
14. I enjoy performing daily and routine home maintenance. - - - - - -
15. I am a cheerful person. - - - - - -
16. I enjoy interior decorating and remodeling. - - - - - -
17. I enjoy doing gardening and landscaping. - - - - - -
18. I have a regular income. - - - - - -
19. I communicate well on the phone. ( Ex: taking reservations) - - - - - -
20. I write well and regularly. ( Ex: confirming reservations) - - - - - -
21. I am a persistent person. - - - - - -
22. I consider myself a risk-taker. - - - - - -
23. I have a high energy level. - - - - - -
24. I enjoy providing service to others. - - - - - -
25. I consider myself a flexible person. - - - - - -
26. I have a good sense of business. - - - - - -
27. I can handle the business end of a bed and breakfast. - - - - - -
28. I handle emergency situations well. - - - - - -

Now, identify your strengths and weaknesses. If you plan to proceed, your strengths should outweigh your weaknesses or you need to determine ways to compensate for the weak areas
 

Strengths 
Weaknesses

What are some ways you can compensate for your weak areas?

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