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| How To Start And Operate Your Own BedandBreakfast DownToEarth Advice From An AwardWinning BB OwnerPosted on August 14, 2010.  Down to earth advice from year award-winning B & B owner. Illustrated With charming line drawings and lightened by real-life anecdotes, this Is an Easily accessible guide to year ever Growing small-business niche. CommentsMerrill Derusha says... If you are thinking of becoming an innkeeper, this is the book you must read.Mary has done an excellent job of covering all aspects of running a bed and breakfast.I have been an innkeeper for 20 years and her contribution is clear, concise and to the point.I wish all this information was available 22 years ago when we took the leap. For aspiring innkeepers, you now have all the information you need to make a decision.Best wishes in pursuing your dream. Linda Horn Whispering Pines Bed & Breakfast www.atwoodlake.com Posted on August 15, 2010 Esperanza Meholick says... Mary White has pieced together a fanstastic resources for those who are just thinking about and those who are in the process of owning a B&B. The book covers a lot of ground, but it's not overwhelming.It's a practical look at the many issues innkeepers must master in order to start and operate a successful inn.I am fortunately surrounded by a lot of people who speak and write about the business of innkeeping."Running a Bed & Breakfast For Dummies" is a must-have textbook for our industry. Jay Karen President & CEO Professional Association of Innkeepers International www.paii.org Posted on August 15, 2010 Chrystal Billingsly says... While this title is a little out of date (published in 1994), its essence is still accurate.From the beginning of time, a successful innkeeper has to provide certain services in order to create a successful, growing business. Martha Murphy tells the budding host the essentials of hospitality, starting with your attitude, the house you're using, the beds and their care, bathrooms, meals, how to handle guests, marketing and the importance of record keeping.There are also plenty of stories about good guests and how to keep the "bad" ones from coming back (tell 'em you're already fully booked the next time they call). What is missing is modern information about marketing through the internet, which was in its infancy in 1994.Other than that, the information is priceless and timeless. The book also makes it pretty clear that hosting a B&B is WORK. You're not going to get rich by simply changing the sheets and hanging out a sign. Posted on August 18, 2010 Colette Keomanivong says... If you've just been bitten with the idea of starting a B & B as I have, this is a good book to start with.Lot's of info, with just enough detail to keep it from being a text book.I'm looking ahead to about 10 years before I go this route in my retirement, and this is a book I will always keep handy.It answered questions I didn't even know I had at this stage and kept my feet on the ground without bursting my bubble as some other books did. Posted on August 19, 2010 Cherryl Conry says... A little over a year ago my husband and I decided to sell our house of 22 years where we had 1 occassional guest room and buy a larger home in our city to plan for our retirement career.I purchased Martha's book and haveused it as my B & B Bible ever since.I also have a couple of other B& B start-up books but Martha's book provided the easiest reading andmost down to earth advice.Plus it was written from experience not justfrom a consultants viewpoint.Martha has lived the experience of startinga bed and breakfast.I am happy to say that our new "GuestHouse" has opened as of October 15, 1999 and we are glad we made thedecision to embark on this new adventure. By the way I also have her B& B cookbook and use it on almost a daily basis. Posted on August 19, 2010 Carmelo Bachtold says... This book was very informative and a fast read.I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in the B&B business. Posted on August 19, 2010 Marion Grafe says... ~I purchased this as a gift for a friend who is thinking of opening a B&B. i thought it would be the perfect source of information for her. i did, however, let her know, in no way, shape or form was i calling HER a DUMMY! i happen to like the format these books are presented. she loves it! and she took no offense..... thank you. Posted on August 20, 2010 Dollie Buker says... The tone of this book is as lovely as I'm sure the author/innkeeper is. She's experienced at her business and her craft of teaching the art of owning a Bed and Breakfast. This is one of many books you should purchase/read if you are interested in this field. Look for others (So-You Want to Be an Innkeeper: The Definitive Guide to Operating a Successful Bed-And-Breakfast or Country Inn, for example) for more hard-core business advice, and I'm Living Your Dream Life: The Story of a Northwoods Resort Owner, for true a taste of owner experience in the business Posted on August 22, 2010 Philomena Sully says... This book goes room by room into decorating, supplies needed, rules, safety, and the likes which really helps when you are running a B&B.IT failed to really go into depth about the business aspects which Ithought was a shame. This book is great if you are already running aB&B or want to decorate your house like one, but I would suggest buyingseveral other B&B books to help give the complete picture.It alsoinclude recipies which was an added bonus.A good book for the right need. Posted on August 26, 2010 Classie Kellstrom says... This book is a good introduction to the Bed & Breakfast business; I'm glad I read it first.It contains useful information and the tone is pleasant and light.But it is just a little dated (almost 10 years old), and you need to read several more books to get all the information you need (such as The Complete Idiot's Guide. . .) Posted on August 26, 2010 Leave a Comment |
