How to Start and Run a B&B by David Weston
Ever wanted to 'sack your boss' and move to that dream home in the country or by the sea? You could help fund your new lifestyle by running a B&B. Whether you are thinking about running a B&B or have already made the decision and are ready to start planning your business, this book will tell you all you need to know. It will help you to provide quality accommodation even though you are completely new to the hospitality business and have not run your own business before. This work shows how to: plan and prepare your business - budgeting, pricing, regulation and compliance, accounting and taxation, and defining your market; decide what to offer - in guest bedrooms, for meals and for drinks; deal with the practicalities - managing reservations and keeping records, taking payments, maintaining safety and security; focus on marketing your B&B - setting your strategy, networking and making local contacts, advertising and PR, creating your own web site; and expand your business and ultimately sell it - 'cash in your chips'.
If you're thinking of buying a B&B or you've just started in one.buy it. Solid advice, well written, good, up to date info especially on marketing Times online
David and Louise Weston run their own B&B in Dorset. David has worked in the holiday business for 17 years and now runs his own marketing consultancy for service businesses - specialising in tourism and hospitality. They bring both personal and professional experience to this book.
| SKU | GOR001476801 |
| ISBN 13 | 9781845281113 |
| ISBN 10 | 184528111X |
| Title | How to Start and Run a B&B |
| Author | David Weston |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2006-06-19 |
| Number of pages | 152 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us |
