Start and Run a Bed and Breakfast

It takes more than dreams and a spare bedroom to run a successful B&B. Start & Run a Bed & Breakfast shows entrepreneurs how they can open their homes to visitors and make a profit.Written by two successful B&B owners, this book is essential for anyone who already runs a B&B and for those who are just dreaming of it. It will help them to create business and marketing plans to ensure their success.The clearly written text, along with easy-to-follow worksheets and explanatory samples, shows readers how to plan everything from renovations to record keeping and how to keep the business running trouble free through the early years.This practical guide answers questions such as:* Would I be a good B&B host?* Who are the customers I should cater to?* How do I promote my B&B on the Internet?* What kind of food services should I offer?* Why should I do financial forecasting? This book offers a behind-the-scenes look at how successful B&Bs keep their guests coming back year after year.

It takes more than dreams and a spare bedroom to run a successful B&B. Start & Run a Bed & Breakfast shows entrepreneurs how they can open their homes to visitors and make a profit. Written by two successful B&B owners.

Monica Taylor and Richard Taylor own and operate The Carnochan House, a successful bed & breakfast in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The Taylors served on their town's B&B bylaw committee.