How to Start and Run a B&B, 4th Edition (Tom Thorne Novels)

Product Description Owning a B&B is the dream of many ... More and more people are considering downshifting. Buying a property that can pay for its own upkeep and give you a comfortable lifestyle is a popular option. Not only has the interest grown in becoming a B&B proprietor, so has the interest by the public in the B&B as a viable short-break option. With this rise in popularity, however, come expectations, and this is where this book comes in. - It will help you: - Determine who your customers are- Manage the necessary financial tools- Ready your house for B&B service, or help you buy/build a new one- Successfully market your property- Ensure you make a profit from your enterprise. In short, everything you need to know to make your B&B a truly special place to stay! This book has been written for would-be and current B&B owners. It can be used as a short course giving invaluable insights for the experienced and inexperienced alike. Book Description Learn everything you ever needed to know about starting and running your own B&B and pursuing your dream job! Revised and updated 4th edition. From the Back Cover Running a B&B has long been a popular way to earn money from your home. Today, increasingly popular online booking platforms such as Airbnb are promoting huge growth. As ever, though, the success of any B&B venture depends on adopting a professional approach to your business. This comprehensively updated fourth edition of a longstanding bestseller explains how the B&B business is changing and developing. It provides a short course that will give you invaluable insights, whether you have prior experience or not. It includes everything you need to know before entering the B&B business, with advice on how to operate on a daily basis. How to Start and Run a B&B will help you to: · Determine who your customers are· Manage the necessary financial tools· Ready your house for B&B, or help you buy an existing business· Successfully market your property· Ensure you make a profit By giving you a sound understanding of how the industry works How to Start and Run a B&B will give you the confidence to set up and run an excellent business in a way that will both meet your guests' expectations and fulfil your own ambitions. About the Author Stewart Whyte is a researcher, a lecturer and an author of nine how to books on getting into bed & breakfast. He is an international authority on this subject and has extensive experience in the development of local tourism strategies in many parts of the world.