TY - BOOK AU - White,Mary TI - Running a bed & breakfast for dummies T2 - --For dummies SN - 9780470426821 (pbk.) U1 - 647.94068 PY - 2009/// CY - Hoboken, N.J. PB - Wiley KW - Bed and breakfast accommodations KW - United States KW - Management KW - Hotel management N1 - Includes index; Inn the beginning. So you want to open a B&B ; Deciding on the location and style of your B&B -- Transitioning from inn goer to inn owner. Creating the plan for your business ; Purchasing an existing B&B ; Starting a new inn from scratch -- Getting ready for guests. Organizing your record-keeping ; Setting rates and establishing policies ; B&B marketing 101 ; Furnishing your inn ; Making breakfast a memorable meal -- Up and running : day-to-day operations. Communicating with potential guests and taking reservations ; Taking care of guests ; Maintaining your inn ; Getting help when you need it -- Taking it beyond breakfast and the basics. Assessing your success and building on it ; Keeping your most important asset (you) fine-tuned. Looking into your future -- The part of tens. Ten cleaning tips to save time, money, and your inn ; Ten ways to guarantee a return guest ER -