A BDSM Bed and Breakfast...

[fetishdj]

Yes... I beleive the market is too fringe to be profitable all on its own...

Has anyone considered also including hirable dungeon space open to those who are not staying at the B&B? There may be other things you can do to boost profit that can be done with a large enough building with the right facilities.

[KitsToy]

As has been said before, it could be difficult to express profit by catering only to a BDSM demographic.

Opening any ordinary B&B and running BDSM events could also both enhance, or displace privacy. You can't be running both at the same time, as that would raise alarms. Example being, Mistriss and I had a disagreement, and I am now being disciplined. Meanwhile, a family with two kids are trying to watch American Idol in the next room. Not a good mix, not that I don't mind a little bit of voyuerism, but adding the potential of children to the equation and I'm no longer so keen.

On the other hand, running a reputable B&B that accomidates clubs, or is home to its own club, would be great great fun, and add a bit more security to those who preffer to remain a little more discrete. After all, they won't just be walking into that sex club where people know whats going on.

A small toy shop would be a must have. The possibility is too great. Newcomers, who are just overflowing with kinky fantasies, could find the shop as an impromptu inspiration to try something new.

I'm brimming with ideas now.. damn, I love this concept! Open one near me please?

Hosting paid lectures would be another possibility to stimulate the BDSM themed revenue. If you're like me, BDSM play is not all fun and games- a great deal of planning and precaution must also be involved, and these lectures would not only help to inform others of safe practice and new ideas, but will also help (at least a little) to save your ass from a possible legal dispute. You'd be catering to a better informed population, and thus reduce the chance of irresponsible injury. I'd be cautious not to give medical advice, however, and simply suggest avoiding anything which may have medical implications.

I don't mean to sound condensending, and I'm sorry if thats how I come off, but I know the entrepeneurial mindset well.. everybody has their ideas, and want to do something great, but many fail to realize that without money, it can't happen. I'd love to see your Master and you succeed in your ventures. It may seem callous to some, but please make sure to focus, at least an appropriate ammount, on making the business profitable. After all, at the end of the month, you still need to keep the lights on, and if the business cannot pay for its mortgage, then nobody will be able to enjoy your brilliant B&B.

Again, I wish you the best of luck! Please let us know if/when you get started, and how you're doing