Working in a home based business becomes a delicate balancing act between work and family. The pressures of business could get the best of you and cause some conflicts in the family. You must put a lot of thought into how your family and the business can function together. Consider these points and discuss as a family before reaching your final decision. As a business, bed and breakfasts are dependent on their guests' schedule and families must manage around them.
Some businesses can pick and choose their hours of operation.
Bed and breakfasts have some flexibility in this area, but if you want to build up your business, you have to be open. In a bed and breakfast, you will need to get up early, probably go to bed late and in the beginning, do all of the housework, prepare meals, as well as manage the business. Your home will be your place of business. Have family members take some time to fill out the worksheet below and then discuss it with them. Zoning is another concern for some bed and breakfast locations.