Start Your Own Bed & Breakfast

Have Your Coffee Cake and Earnings, Too!

Do you dream of escaping the rat race by becoming the proprietor of your own bed and breakfast inn? The lure of leaving the 9-to-5 grind behind to live, work and play in a beautiful home nestled in a resort or small town is a powerful one. When you can spend your days puttering about in the kitchen or garden, meeting new people, entertaining guests in a lavish and enviable setting, and collect an income while you're at it, who wouldn't leap at the chance?

This guide, based on the experience of scores of successful B&B operators, will tell you everything you need to know to make that dream a reality. We've interviewed lots of people out there on the front lines of the industry-all around the country- to learn the nitty-gritty, hands-on tasks, tips and tricks to successful B&B innkeeping. We reveal valuable secrets: Finding the right location Buying property Licensing Setting pricing policies Promoting the business Hiring good people

We've also packed out pages with helpful tips so that you can get up and running on your new B&B as quickly as possible.

Whether you have a spare bedroom or are looking for a small inn, this guide can help you earn a comfortable income by welcoming a steady stream of new friends into your home. You can bask in the warmth of your guest's praises and the rewards of hard work well done. You'll earn a living doing something you love- and that's priceless.