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So - You Want to Be an Innkeeper

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This is a must-read for aspiring innkeepings, written by leaders in the industry, with a good balance of experiences. When reading, bear in mind that it was written before the Internet became the prime source of reservations for innkeepers, so all the computer related marketing and operations info is not current.

This is a very concise, well-organized overview of what it takes to run a successful inn. I really liked that it also includes a no-varnish look at the downsides to this business. Well put together and full of useful information, especially the financial data and analysis.

This book is invaluable if you are considering buying, starting or running a B&B. Lots of great information, spreadsheets to check viability, and resources to help you through it all. Highly recommended.

I first read an edition of this this wonderful book some 17 years ago while planning to become an innkeeper. Now that I am a successful innkeeper, I continue to refer to it and refer others to it as well. I remain incredibly grateful to the authors, and credit the information learned in this book as a reason for our success. It helped us ask the right questions, particularly about whether or not we had the personalities to make it in this diffficult business. Also, it was invaluable in creating our business plan. Don't open a B & B before reading this.

Michele Cozzens is the author of I'm Living Your Dream Life: The Story of a Northwoods Resort Owner.

This book is a valuable tool for those just getting started, or wondering if innkeeping is cut out for them. The checklist and resources listed are very helpful.

This was the best of several books on B&Bs that I looked at from the library.

I have been searching for books on Professional Innkeeping and related Hospitality Management. This book is one for the collection.