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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. | | | Features: | |
• ISBN13: 9780471373995
• Condition: New
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| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Barbara Notarius | | Paperback:
| 336 pages | | Publisher:
| Wiley | | Publication Date:
| May 09, 2001 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0471373990 | | Product Length:
| 8.99 inches | | Product Width:
| 5.98 inches | | Product Height:
| 0.89 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.97 pounds | | Package Length:
| 8.8 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 7 reviews |
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18 of 20 found the following review helpful:
 Wanna make a living with a B&B - this book is not for youAug 20, 2001
We are looking to open a B&B that will support our family. This does not fit the author's defintion of a B&B, and this book is definitely geared toward a smaller operation. If you are looking to open a few rooms in your home to earn some extra income, this book would probably be useful.
8 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 A good starter-kit for those who are interestedAug 25, 2004
By Anthony D Ravenscroft
Ignore the crabby reviews of this book. I really doubt such people ought to go into a public-contact home-based business!
My copy arrived from a thrift store, the original (1987) edition; I bought it mostly out of curiosity. I consult for entrepreneurs, & Barbara Notarius has come up with a book that manages to be brief yet thorough. As it was written almost 20 years ago, I am pleasantly surprised how useful it could be in answering the questions of someone who hasn't made the leap but is giving it serious thought.
Sure, it's not a turnkey guide!! You still have to enjoy people, especially strangers; you still have to have some grain of business sense (or be ready to hire someone who does); you still have to have a nice residence with some reason for guests to come looking for you; you still ought to retain an attorney to go over all the local licensing, inspection, & tax considerations.
This book is something you can read in a few evenings. It walks you through serious considerations, everything from your emotional temperament & your cleaning habits, to how well you know your own community & what you should make for breakfast -- I'll probably never have a B&B or inn, but I've swiped some of the recipes.
Of course, you ought to get the newest edition you can (it's up to its 4th) if your dead-set on opening a B&B in the near future. But if you find an older copy for a few pennies, it's a very good way to start examining everything from your furnishings to your motivations before you put too much effort or cash into something you aren't suited for.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Plentiful information, but somewhat disorganized.Sep 22, 2010
By David A. Dubs
"rf_dave"
This manual is geared toward the smaller operation, a home-based bed & breakfast. It reads easily for the person making the transition from living in a home to using the home for a part-time business.
The information is somewhat scattered throughout the chapters, some is covered twice. Information could be categorized better.
I did an inter-library loan of two books. I like the graphical layout of this book much more than the others. I am now going to purchase my own copy where I can make notes.
Open Your Own Bed & Breakfast, 4th EditionMay 18, 2009
By Thomas P. Lansing, Sr.
This is an excellent and informative book on purchasing, setting-up, opening and running a successful Bed and Breakfast.
Ms Notarius has put her experiences and knowledge to good use for the inspiring innkeeper, and the what-to-do's and what-not-to-do's of the business.
This book was well worth the expense to purchase, and should become the bible of the Bed and Breakfast industry.
0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
A Great ResourceSep 26, 2005
By Lori S. Roach
"L. Roach"
I gained a lot of knowledge about starting a B&B from this book. The author goes into great detail about everything you need to do or think about before you start this venture. The information is just a little out-dated, but still pertinent.
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