In this book you'll discover the secrets of the best inns. You'll learn how to decide whether owning or renting an inn is right for you. You'll find out what business strategies characterise a successful inn and learn how to incorporate them in your own business. Chapters include information on all aspects of innkeeping.
Jim Meade transformed his home into Bear Mountain Lodge, a north woods style bed and breakfast (B&B) in rural Pennsylvania. Now, he runs three successful bed and breakfasts and brings together his stories and wisdom from the B&B world so that you can see exactly what keeps guests happy and returning, again and again.
Have you ever stayed in a bed and breakfast and thought how exciting it would be to open your own B&B? This book shows you the business side of opening your home to visitors. The clearly written text, along with dozens of easy-to-follow worksheets and explanatory samples, shows you how to plan everything.
Explains how to start a bed and breakfast inn, covers site selection, financing, renovation, marketing, insurance, and staff selection, and describes an inn's daily operation.
No meal may be as relaxing (or as romantic) as breakfast in bed. In this collection of the yummiest dishes from the best-selling Breakfast in Bed Cookbook and Breakfast in Bed California Cookbook, the more than 130 recipes included are sure to please. Originally created by B&Bs owners&—that is, people who surely know their morning romance&—these dishes are sure to get your morning off to the right start. The book is divided into seven sections: Scones and Muffins; Breads and Coffee Cakes; Pancakes, Waffles and French Toast; Morning Egg Dishes; Eggs for a Crowd; Extra Special Dishes; and Sauces and Side Dishes. Among the recipes are such succulent treats as Divine Filled Croissants, Mimosa Truffles, and Peach-Stuffed French Toast.
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&B or you are at the planning stage, the fourth edition of Open Your Own Bed & 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&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&B associations, guidebooks, and B&B reservation services This new edition is an informative update of every aspect you need to know in order to run your B&B smoothly and successfully. Combining a meticulous business approach with a sincere appreciation for the pleasure that comes with running a B&B, Open Your Own Bed & Breakfast is an invaluable resource.
This complete collection of Kyle's Bed & Breakfast comic strips details the many raucous adventures of Kyle, the mysterious owner, and his intriguing guests, including Richard, a part-time Club DJ and walking fashion faux pas, and Brad, a minor league baseball player who is still in the closet. Original. 10,000 first printing.
Do you dream of escaping the rat race by becoming the proprietor of your own bed and breakfast inn? The lure of leaving the 9-to5 grind behind to live, work and play in a beautiful home nestled in a resort setting is a powerful one.When you can spend your days puttering about in the kitchen or garden, meeting new people, entertaining guests in a lavish and enviable setting, and collect and income while you’re at it, who wouldn’t leap at the chance? This guide, based on the experiences of scores of successful B&B operators, will tell you everything you need to know to make that dream a reality in an industry that has experienced 15% growth over the last five years. We give you the nitty-gritty, hands-on tasks, tips and tricks to successful B&B innkeeping. Secrets such as: • Finding the right location • Buying property • Licensing • Setting pricing policies • Promoting the business • Hiring good people • Using the internet for marketing Whether you have a spare bedroom or are looking for a small inn, this guide can help you earn a comfortable income by welcoming a steady stream of new friends into your home.