Start and Run a Bed & Breakfast

by Weston, Louise; Weston, David

• ISBN13: 9781845284435
• ISBN10: 1845284437
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-04-15
• Publisher: How to Books Ltd

Summary

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. If you are already established with a B & B, it will help you provide quality accommodation and maximize your earnings and occupancy rates. Their book will help you in: - Planning and preparing your business, including defining your market, budgeting, pricing, regulation and compliance, accounting and taxation. - Deciding what to offer - in guest bedrooms and for meals and drinks. - Dealing with practicalities, such as managing reservations and keeping records, taking payments, maintaining safety and security. - Marketing your B&B - setting your strategy, networking and making local contacts, advertising and PR, creating your own website. - Expanding your business and ultimately selling it. Also included is direction to a dedicated website to support you as you build your successful B&B business. This second edition has been completely and thoroughly revised and updated to include, amongst other new material, important changes in the area of regulation.REVIEWS:'One of the most practical, well structured, easy to read and informative small business books I have come across. I would have no hesitation recommending it to anyone considering running a B&B.' P.B. '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' The Times.AUTHOR BIOG:Louise and David Weston run their own B&B in Dorset. David is founder and Chief Executive of the Bed and Breakfast Association, the influential UK-wide trade association for B&B owners. David worked in the holiday business for 27 years and now runs his own marketing consultancy for service businesses - specializing in hospitality and tourism. Together Louise and David bring personal and professional experience to this book.CONTENTS:Introduction to the First EditionIntroduction to the Second EditionPart One- Planning and Preparing1. 'The individual is beautiful' 2. Before you start3. Determining your market4. Budgeting5. Measuring success6. Pricing7. Classifying your B&B for business purposes8. Applying for licences9. Complying with fire regulations10. Obeying food safety requirements11. Further legislation12. Managing your financesPart Two- Running your B 13. Organising guest bedrooms and catering14. Making bookings15. Managing arrivals and departures16. Dealing with difficult customers and complaints17. Marketing your B 18. Online marketingPart Three- What Next? 19. Expanding your business20. Selling your businessWebsitesIndex.

Author Biography

Louise and David Weston run their own B&B in Dorset. David is founder and Chief Executive of the Bed and Breakfast Association, the influential UK-wide trade association for B&B owners. David worked in the holiday business for 27 years and now runs his own marketing consultancy for service businesses - specializing in hospitality and tourism. Together Louise and David bring personal and professional experience to this book.