How to Open and Operate a Bed & Breakfast, 7th (Home-Based Business Series) [Paperback]

Jan Stankus (Author)

Book Description

Series: Home-Based Business Series | Publication Date: November 1, 2003

This comprehensive handbook clearly outlines how to set up and run a successful bed-and-breakfast. Author Jan Stankus has gathered all the best advice on everything readers need to know, from getting the business off the ground to complying with current laws. Whether they have one spare bedroom or a small inn, they may soon be earning income as they welcome a steady stream of new friends into their home.

Readers will learn all about:
*What it takes to be a host
*Setting pricing policies
*Organizing the business
*Working out of your home
*Establishing the daily schedule

Other special features include:
*Health and safety checklist
*Marketing plan
*Sample web site
*Guest information record
*Start-up expenses worksheet
*Business plan
*Internet resources

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From the Back Cover

Have you ever dreamed of starting your own bed and breakfast? Do you think you could be a gracious host and offer the utmost in hospitality? Now you can make your dream a reality. This comprehensive handbook clearly outlines how to set up and run a successful bed and breakfast in your own home.
Author Jan Stankus has gathered all the best advice on everything you need to know, from getting your business off the ground to complying with current laws. Learn practical and honest tips about operating your business, meeting guests' needs, and publicizing your new venture. You may soon be earning income as you welcome a steady stream of new friends into your home.
Learn all about: What it takes to be a host; setting pricing policies; organizing your business; working out of your home; basic decor and amenities; establishing your daily schedule. Other special features include: health and safety checklist, marketing plan, sample web page, guest information record, bedroom basics checklist, bathroom basics checklist, start-up expenses worksheet, business plan, internet resources.

About the Author

Jan Stankus is a professional writer who has written about travel, bed and breakfasts, and her home city of Boston. She lives in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 7th edition (November 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762728132
• ISBN-13: 978-0762728138
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,012,303 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!, April 8, 2009

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H. Moore "hollybeary" (small town, UT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Open and Operate a Bed & Breakfast, 7th (Home-Based Business Series) (Paperback)

This is everything I was looking for in a book to learn about starting a B&B. The book arrived in a timely fashion and is easy to read and gives you a lot of good information. Highly reccommend.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Stuff!, November 24, 2009

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This review is from: How to Open and Operate a Bed & Breakfast, 7th (Home-Based Business Series) (Paperback)

I received this book very quickly, and I love it. It provides very detailed information about starting a B&B. It is definately worth the buy!

5.0 out of 5 stars how to open and operate a bed and breakfast 7th, January 12, 2009

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Lisa Caisse "Lisa Joy" (NH) - See all my reviews
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This is the best book I have purchased. Very, very helpful info. This is a must buy