Open Your Own Bed Breakfast 4th Edition Author:Barbara Notarius, Gail Sforza Brewer, Barbara Notarius Experience the joyand profitsthat 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 & Breakfastnow updated with everything you need to know about online marketingguides you through thi... more »s special world. Barbara Notarius, one of Americas 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 responsibilitiesand those of your guests
Financial considerations
Advertising, the Internet, and working with a reservation service
Evaluating your homes 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.« less