Whether you own an old Victorian house in a historic neighborhood, or a newly built log cabin somewhere in the mountains, you may have thought about opening a bed and breakfast in it.

There are so many people who are interested in opening their own bed and breakfast. However, many who do so are unprepared for the experience and become frustrated and then eventually end up going out of business.

Before you act too hastily, you owe it to yourself to read all you can, study options, and take some courses. The following information can be a start for you and should assist you as you plan for your own bed and breakfast. It is a result of my many years of study on the subject in preparation for opening my own bed and breakfast. I hope it helps you too.


Table of Contents
What is a Bed & Breakfast? (pdf format) Will You Make Money? (pdf format)
Starting a Bed & Breakfast (pdf format) B& B  Rules & Regulations (pdf format)
Do You have the Right Skills? (pdf format) Bed & Breakfast Zoning (pdf format)
Bed & Breakfast Plan (pdf format) Being a Good Host (pdf format)
Bed & Breakfast Start up Costs (pdf format) B & B Food Service (pdf format)
Family Considerations (pdf format) Making a Good Impression (pdf format)
Whose Job Is It? (pdf format) Marketing Your Bed & Breakfast (pdf format)
B & B Marketing on the Internet (pdf format) B & B Packaging (pdf format)
B & B Web Pages (pdf format) Conducting Marketing Research (pdf format)
B & B Marketing Worksheet  (pdf format) Finding Customers (pdf format)
Signs that Sell (pdf format)