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- ISBN13: 9780910627306
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
This comprehensive handbook with companion CD-ROM will clearly demonstrate how to set up, operate and manage a financially successful bed & breakfast or small hotel. Whatever your reason for wanting to open a bed and breakfast, keep in mind that at it takes more than dreams and rooms to achieve success, it is a business that must show a profit. This book will separate the romantic notions of owning a B&B from the business end. While providing detailed instruction an… More >>
How to Open a Financially Successful Bed & Breakfast or Small Hotel: With Companion CD-ROM
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I thought Lora did a great job with this book. It is well-thought-out and presented in a manner that the reader can easily grasp. I’d buy this book and “I’m Living Your Dream Life” by Michele Cozzens before going into the business.
Rating: 4 / 5
As an owner of a Boutique Hotel in Cartagena, Colombia, Casa El Carretero http://www.CasaElCarretero.com I can say that this book was a great guide. However, the passion for the business is fundamental. Pay attention to the staff and level of service you plan to have in the hotel. That can make or break the business.
Rating: 5 / 5
Nice book, a bit out of date. My real problem is the letter size, not easy to read…
Rating: 3 / 5
I purchased the book as a gift for my husband, but I found the book to be very informative and easy to follow.
Rating: 4 / 5
The book is packed with valuable information for anyone who has ever dreamed of opening a bed and breakfast. The layout of the book is easy to use and simple to understand. The authors go into great detail on many aspects of the business. It begins with giving the reader a realistic look at the time and effort, as well as, the financial aspect of what goes into starting such a business so that the reader can decide whether or not it will work for them. It has details on everything from how to select a location to writing a business plan. Also has everything you need to know about hiring, laws, and even how much to charge.
The book comes complete with an easy to use CD-ROM which has many samples of business plans and forms needed to run the business. Complete and comprehensive, this book is likely to be a asset to anyone who wants to open a bed and breakfast, whether or not they have experience in it or not. Even those who already own one may want to read this book for new ideas and refresh on some subjects. Chocked full of plenty of information that is likely to be overlooked when first starting a business; this book will help any entrepreneur get their business off on the right foot.
Having worked in a bed and breakfast for several years, this book is sure to clearly help those who are thinking about starting their own bed and breakfast.
Rating: 5 / 5