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Book Description

You're no idiot, of course. You've had the pleasure of staying at a few bed and breakfasts, and you'd love to open a charming inn of your own. But when you think about what it takes to get a business up and running, you want to hang the Do Not Disturb sighn.

This is your wake-up call! 'The Complete Idiot's Guide to Running a Bed and Breakfast' will show you it can be easy and fun - and a great way to meet new people and make money. In this 'Complete Idiot's Guide', you get:
-Useful insights into the booming B & B industry.
-A simple test to help you decide if you have what it takes to succeed in the B & B business.
-Idiot-proof guidelines for converting a house into a B & B.
-Expert advice on accounting and business issues.
-An insider's look at the new trends in guest services.

Table of Contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Copyright Page
  3. Foreword
  4. Introduction
  5. Part 1 - Home Sweet Home
    1. Chapter 1 - Open, Sez Me!
    2. Chapter 2 - Big Things in Small(er) Packages
    3. Chapter 3 - What It’s Really Like
    4. Chapter 4 - The B&B of Your Dreams
  6. Part 2 - Taking the Plunge
    1. Chapter 5 - Knocking Down Those Walls
    2. Chapter 6 - Legalities and Liabilities
    3. Chapter 7 - All About Room Rates
    4. Chapter 8 - The Business Plan
    5. Chapter 9 - Setting Up Your Business and Financial Structure
  7. Part 3 - Getting the Word Out
    1. Chapter 10 - Marketing 101
    2. Chapter 11 - Networking Works
    3. Chapter 12 - Special Circumstances
  8. Part 4 - Making It Your Own
    1. Chapter 13 - Getting the Most from Your B&B
    2. Chapter 14 - Stocking Up on Supplies
    3. Chapter 15 - Setting Guest Policies
  9. Part 5 - Getting Down to Business
    1. Chapter 16 - Start with a Good Breakfast
    2. Chapter 17 - One Day at a Time
    3. Chapter 18 - Guest Services with a Smile
    4. Chapter 19 - Housekeeping Basics
    5. Chapter 20 - Help Wanted
  10. Part 6 - The Next Level
    1. Chapter 21 - The Business in Review
    2. Chapter 22 - Expanding the Business
    3. Chapter 23 - Stay in Business!
  11. Index
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