The Complete Idiot's Guide to Running a Bed and Breakfast (Paperback)

by Park/ Craig, Susannah/ Davis, Park/ Craig-Edwards, Susannah David (Author) "This is it. The dream of opening up your own bed and breakfast could come true very soon..." (more)
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Product Details

• Paperback: 1 pages
• Publisher: Alpha Books (March 1, 2001)
• ISBN-10: 0028640004
• ISBN-13: 978-0028640006
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #230,587 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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106 of 107 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For anyone contemplating purchasing or starting your own B&B, April 24, 2001

By	JEFFREY F HOUSTON (PALM SPRINGS, CA United States) - See all my reviews

As a former Inn owner I found the book extremely informative. I actually purchased the book as a gift for a friend who is opening a Bed N Breakfast. I was very impressed with the wide range of topics covered. Such as buying in bulk, reservation scripts, cancellation policys, when a laundry service makes sense, hiring employees, and the "do you have what it takes to run a B&B test". I could have saved a lot of time and money if this book had been available when I was first starting out.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Bed & Breakfast Book, February 18, 2004

By	"sklarbeth" (Vail, Colorado United States) - See all my reviews

If you are considering purchasing a B&B, this book is an absolute essential. Clever and concise, the book covers a broad spectrum of topics. Everything from an example of a typical innkeeper's day to a discussion of tax-writeoff's is addressed. The experience and vision of Mr. Park Davis is invaluable, particularly in chapters involving operational issues such as marketing strategies, budget planning, and "expecting the unexpected." After having read many "How To..." B&B books, this book truly outshines all others as the definitive guide for owning and running a Bed & Breakfast.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Complete Idiot's Guide To Running a Bed & Breakfast, May 5, 2004

By	Heather Salter (Bishop Farm B&B, Lisbon, NH USA) - See all my reviews

Mr. Park Davis really hits the nail on the head with this book.
He has an amazing way of getting right to the point, with out feeling like you missed anything. He is realistic about the business and his experience shows that.
I was having a hard time with expenses. The chapters on Business and Marketing cleared this up for me. Now I feel I completely have a handle on where my money is going! I knew it was going, just didn't know where.
I would recommend this book to anyone involved with a B&B. I personally am just starting, however, the book was recommended to me from a women in San Diego who has had a B&B since 1982.
Thanks for writing a book that is answering all my questions!!!