Contents

Preface

Ch  1 Hospitality
Ch  2 Basics
Ch  3 Theme
Ch  4 Better Old
Ch  5 Legal
Ch  6 Front Desk
Ch  7 Remodeling
Ch  8 Finance
Ch  9 Schedule
Ch 10 Labor
Ch 11 Marketing
Ch 12 Accounting
Ch 13 Now What
Ch 14 Forms

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How to Start a B&B or Small Inn
Table of Contents

Preface
Chapter  1  The Art of Hospitality
Chapter  2  Innkeeping Management Basics
Chapter  3  Choose a Theme for your Inn
Chapter  4  Old Homes are Better
Chapter  5  Keep it Legal
Chapter  6  Front Desk Considerations
Chapter  7  Remodeling and Furniture
Chapter  8  Financing Options
Chapter  9  Planning a Daily Schedule
Chapter 10 Who will do what jobs?
Chapter 11 Marketing Hospitality Management
Chapter 12 Accounting - Managing the Books
Chapter 13 Startup Blues and What to Do Next
Chapter 14 Forms and Lists

A Brief 'How to ebook' Tutorial that you can use to explore the Management of an Inn or Bed & Breakfast.  It will help you explore what it takes to start an Inn - in the Hospitality Industry.

    If you have ever wondered about what it would take to start a small Inn or Bed & Breakfast then this free ebook / tutorial is for you.

      We provide enough information for you decide whether further investigation is warranted.   This ebook covers most of the basics, and should serve as a road map to starting an Inn.

    Please keep in mind that this is a free ebook and expect spelling
errors and grammar mistakes.  We frequently revise and expand this book for content and have tried our best to make it readable and relevant.   

    Another great source for free advice and lots of advice about how to start a Bed and Breakfast is at http://www.innspiring.com. This forum is very active and a great resource for new and experienced innkeepers.

    With the economy in such bad shape, more and more Americans are choosing to vacation locally.  While other sectors are suffering the B&B business is expanding and growing at record levels.  Starting a B&B may be one of the best opportunities you will ever take. 

Good Luck and Thank You for visiting with us today.