A dilemma faced by many. I was asked this question by a Home Based Business Owner,

“I run a Home Based Business and have over-sea’s guests coming to stay, with me, for three weeks in the summer. While I welcome the company, how do I politely encourage them to go out each day so that I can attend to my business?”

Whether guests are visiting from out of country or across country the little “Welcome” note will be well received along with a couple of magazines and some brochures of local places of interest eg: Museums, Art Galleries, Theatres, Parks, Hikes & Trails and Shopping Malls. Include a Map of the local and surrounding areas. If you feel that transportation is going to be an issue and you don’t have an additional car to offer them, enclose a couple of Car Rental brochures thus providing a subtle, indirect, hint that your vehicle(s) are not available for their use.

Remembering your good manners, don’t forget the daily “warm welcome” touch by listening and showing an interest as your guests’ relay the events of their day to you. Discuss your guests’ plans over dinner. With offers of a wakeup call and a packed lunch you will be waving them off before the Newspaper arrives. Enjoy!