JUST SIX GUESTS

How to set up and run a small Bed & Breakfast - 4th edition

Helen Jackman

PRICE £9.99

EXTENT 176 pages

BINDING Paperback

FORMAT 246 x 171 mm

ISBN 978-1-84528-393-3

PUB DATE February 2010

BIC CODE KJVS, TTVH

CATEGORY Small Business

TERRITORIES World Rights

KEY POINTS

• Revised and updated 4th edition
• Keep up-to-date with the law – this edition covers the latest legislation affecting the ‘B&B as hobby’ market including changes in fire regulations
• Over 90% of advertised B&Bs fall into the “six guests/3 bedrooms” concession operating in England, Scotland & Wales* which cuts out much of the red tape which applies to larger guesthouses
• (Northern Ireland has different regulations which the book deals with)
• Practical, well-written guide packed with information, first-hand advice, checklists, self-assessments and ideas to make a success of your venture



Having both had careers in the hospitality industry, author HELEN JACKMAN and her husband ‘retired’ to a small B&B in rural Kent which they have run successfully for over ten years. When they took what seemed at the time quite a brave step they could find no UK publication aimed at this ‘hobby’ end of the market. This book was written to fill that gap and to help others enjoy opening their homes to guests. Helen is a Fellow of the Institute of Hospitality.




CONTENTS

1. Researching the project

2. Complying with the law

3. Setting up the rooms décor and equipment

4. Looking after your guests

5. Filling your rooms

6. Money matters

7. From B&B to Guesthouse

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