Complete Idiot's Guide to Running a Bed and Breakfast

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Summary: For anyone contemplating purchasing or starting your own B&B
Review: As a former Inn owner I found the book extremely informative. I actually purchased the book as a gift for a friend who is opening a Bed N Breakfast. I was very impressed with the wide range of topics covered. Such as buying in bulk, reservation scripts, cancellation policys, when a laundry service makes sense, hiring employees, and the "do you have what it takes to run a B&B test". I could have saved a lot of time and money if this book had been available when I was first starting out.

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Summary: The BEST source book available before you take the plunge
Review: I believe I've read just about every book available about opening and running a bed and breakfast. This is, hands down, the most thorough and helpful guidebook, and the best book to have in your hands before, during and after you venture into the business of being an innkeeper. And while you may feel like an "idiot" after you've taken the plunge and wonder what you got yourself into (the job is a lot more DIFFICULT than it looks), I strongly caution true idiots to stay away from this adventure. Take the quiz, "Do you have what it takes," and take it seriously. AND always keep this this book handy(...)

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Summary: Best Bed & Breakfast Book
Review: If you are considering purchasing a B&B, this book is an absolute essential. Clever and concise, the book covers a broad spectrum of topics. Everything from an example of a typical innkeeper's day to a discussion of tax-writeoff's is addressed. The experience and vision of Mr. Park Davis is invaluable, particularly in chapters involving operational issues such as marketing strategies, budget planning, and "expecting the unexpected." After having read many "How To..." B&B books, this book truly outshines all others as the definitive guide for owning and running a Bed & Breakfast.

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Summary: Best Bed & Breakfast Book
Review: If you are considering purchasing a B&B, this book is an absolute essential. Clever and concise, the book covers a broad spectrum of topics. Everything from an example of a typical innkeeper's day to a discussion of tax-writeoff's is addressed. The experience and vision of Mr. Park Davis is invaluable, particularly in chapters involving operational issues such as marketing strategies, budget planning, and "expecting the unexpected." After having read many "How To..." B&B books, this book truly outshines all others as the definitive guide for owning and running a Bed & Breakfast.

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Summary: The Complete Idiot's Guide To Running a Bed & Breakfast
Review: Mr. Park Davis really hits the nail on the head with this book.
He has an amazing way of getting right to the point, with out feeling like you missed anything. He is realistic about the business and his experience shows that.
I was having a hard time with expenses. The chapters on Business and Marketing cleared this up for me. Now I feel I completely have a handle on where my money is going! I knew it was going, just didn't know where.
I would recommend this book to anyone involved with a B&B. I personally am just starting, however, the book was recommended to me from a women in San Diego who has had a B&B since 1982.
Thanks for writing a book that is answering all my questions!!!

Rating:
Summary: The Complete Idiot's Guide To Running a Bed & Breakfast
Review: Mr. Park Davis really hits the nail on the head with this book.
He has an amazing way of getting right to the point, with out feeling like you missed anything. He is realistic about the business and his experience shows that.
I was having a hard time with expenses. The chapters on Business and Marketing cleared this up for me. Now I feel I completely have a handle on where my money is going! I knew it was going, just didn't know where.
I would recommend this book to anyone involved with a B&B. I personally am just starting, however, the book was recommended to me from a women in San Diego who has had a B&B since 1982.
Thanks for writing a book that is answering all my questions!!!