FA: Start & Run a Bed & Breakfast, Taylor, 2003 TPB + CD

Start & Run a Bed & Breakfast
3rd Edition
by Monica Taylor and Richard Taylor

Have you ever stayed in a bed and breakfast and thought how exciting it
would be to open your own B & B? Do you own a large, historic, or attractive
home you would be proud to share with guests? Do you have fun meeting
people, and would you enjoy sharing interests with visitors from distant
places? Or perhaps you live in an area that attracts tourists
and you would like to earn a few dollars in your spare time.

Whatever your reason for wanting to open a bed and breakfast, remember that
it takes more than dreams and a spare bedroom to achieve success. This book
shows you the business side of opening your home to visitors. The clearly
written text, along with dozens of easy-to-follow worksheets and explanatory
samples, shows you how to plan everything from renovations to record keeping
and how to keep your business running trouble free through its first few
years. This practical guide answers questions such as:

.. Would I be a good B & B host?
.. Who are the customers I should cater to?
.. How do I promote my B & B on the Internet?
.. How do I plan my workday?
.. What kind of food services should I offer?
.. Why should I do financial forecasting?

Start & Run a Bed & Breakfast offers a behind-the-scenes look at how
"perfect" establishments keep their guests coming back year after year.
Includes a bonus CD-ROM with marketing and business tools to help you get
your new company started successfully.

Self-Counsel Press, Bellingham WA, 1999 (3rd edition copyright), 3rd
Edition, 4th printing 2003, pages, 8 1/4" x 9 3/4", trade paperback.

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