Have you ever dreamed of running your own bed and breakfast? 
Barbara Notarius, one of America's most widely recognized B&amp;B experts, provides all the information you need to turn your dream into a reality in this thorough and practical guide. Whether you already run a B&amp;B or are in the planning stage, you'll find this handy guide an invaluable resource on: <ul>
<li>Your responsibilities—and those of your guests</li> <li>Purchasing an existing inn vs. converting your home</li> <li>Evaluating your home's assets and liabilities</li> <li>What to charge your guests</li> <li>Seminars and internships</li> <li>Conforming to the ADA</li> <li>Increasing profitability</li> <li>Advertising and promotion</li> <li>Employee management</li> <li>New AAA guidelines</li> <li>Legal, tax, and insurance issues, including recent changes in the tax code</li> <li>Preventing B&amp;B burnout</li> </ul>
Plus, this Third Edition includes a section on new marketing strategies for your B&amp;B, and a new appendix of industry suppliers. Informative interviews with successful hosts, hospitality checklists, and a directory of reservation services, state associations, seminars, and apprenticeships make this the most complete guidebook available.

Open Your Own Bed and Breakfast

Business & Money

Notarius, Barbara

Brewer, Gail Sforza

Industries

wiley

Experience the joy-and profits-that come from managing your own bed and breakfast! Whether you already know the magic that comes with owning a B&amp;B or you are at the planning stage, the fourth edition of Open Your Own Bed &amp; Breakfast-now updated with everything you need to know about online marketing-guides you through this special world. Barbara Notarius, one of America's most widely recognized and respected B&amp;B experts, shows you how to make your dream a reality. Some of the essential information provided in this book includes: * Your responsibilities-and those of your guests * Financial considerations * Advertising, the Internet, and working with a reservation service * Evaluating your home's assets and liabilities * Conforming to the ADA * Legal, tax, and insurance issues, including recent changes in the tax code * Interviews with successful hosts * Lists of B&amp;B associations, guidebooks, and B&amp;B reservation services
This new edition is an informative update of every aspect you need to know in order to run your B&amp;B smoothly and successfully. Combining a meticulous business approach with a sincere appreciation for the pleasure that comes with running a B&amp;B, Open Your Own Bed &amp; Breakfast is an invaluable resource.

Travel

Trade Paper Press

Have you ever dreamed of running your own bed and breakfast? Barbara Notarius, one of America's most widely recognized B&B experts, provides all the information you need to turn your dream into a reality in this thorough and practical guide. Whether you already run a B&B or are in the planning stage, you'll find this handy guide an invaluable resource on:  Your responsibilities—and those of your guests Purchasing an existing inn vs. converting your home Evaluating your home's assets and liabilities What to charge your guests Seminars and internships Conforming to the ADA Increasing profitability Advertising and promotion Employee management New AAA guidelines Legal, tax, and insurance issues, including recent changes in the tax code Preventing B&B burnout  Plus, this Third Edition includes a section on new marketing strategies for your B&B, and a new appendix of industry suppliers. Informative interviews with successful hosts, hospitality checklists, and a directory of reservation services, state associations, seminars, and apprenticeships make this the most complete guidebook available.

Open Your Own Bed & Breakfast

John Wiley&Sons, Inc.

This is the 10th printing of the 1987 paperback version.

John Wiley&Sons

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Open Your Own Bed and Breakfast

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