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All the tools you need to start and run a profitable BandB Doyou dream of owning a BandB? This friendly, practical guide showsyou how to make your dream a reality, with expert advice oneverything from writing a business plan and finding the rightlocation to handling situations you will encounter as an innkeeper.You'll make your guests feel at home, keep your inn in tip-topshape, and ensure your long-term success Understand BandB basics --get an overview of the business and see if you have the skills (andthe desire ) to succeed Find a place to call home -- choose thelocation, style, and size of your ideal BandB Transition fromvisitor to owner -- create your business plan, secure financing,make an offer, and protect your investment Get ready for yourguests -- organize your recordkeeping, set room rates and policies,furnish your inn, and market your services Set the breakfast scene-- decide the style of breakfast to offer, accommodate guests'needs and restrictions, create signature dishes, and serverefreshments and snacks Handle day-to-day operations -- takereservations, make your guests feel welcome, hire employees, andmaintain your inn Take your business to the next level -- assessyour success, expand your market, increase profit, and preventburnout Open the book and find: How to transition an existing BandBor start from scratch The biggest problems new BandBs encounter --and how to avoid them The best ways to furnish your inn Tips forsaving time cleaning and preparing breakfast What you must know todesign and update your Web site Tried-and-tested sample menus andrecipes Ways to guarantee a return guest How to get extra help whenyou need it