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Aspiring Innkeepers
Becoming the owner of a bed and breakfast is an exciting and challenging career choice. LanierBB.com offers a wealth of resources to aspiring innkeepers including articles about how to get started, reading recommendations, market research and more.
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So you'd like to own a bed and breakfast? Pamela Lanier shares her advice and expertise about what it takes to become a bed and breakfast innkeeper.
 Build or Buy
 The Satisfactions of Innkeeping
Checklist for Aspiring Innkeepers
Innkeeping Dreams - Pros and Cons from the Innkeepers Themselves
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The Definitive Guide to Operating a Successful Bed-and-Breakfast or Country Inn
By Mary Davies, Pat Hardy, Jo Ann Bell and Susan Brown
Whether you've already decide to take the plunge or have just started to dream about the possibilities, here is the definitive handbook on starting and running an inn. Recommended by the American Bed & Breakfast Association and the Professional Association of Innkeepers International and used as a text in workshops across North America, this acclaimed volume from four veteran innkeepers features an in-depth look at everything you need to know to operate an inn successfully.
Cost: $10.47
Click here to buy the book on Amazon.
Innside Scoop
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Bed and Breakfast Inns
By Maxine Pinson
Have you ever wondered what is the appeal of staying at a B&B over a hotel or motel? What type of individual usually frequents B&Bs? Would you enjoy staying at a Bed and Breakfast inn? The book's content includes over 275 inn-related questions addressed with innformative and inntertaining answers. There are also articles providing information, insights and innovative ideas for innkeepers and aspiring innkeepers.
Cost: 14.95
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Start your Own Bed & Breakfast Business
Earn Extra Cash from Your Extra Room!
By Beverly Mathews
Now, you can join the thousands of home-based entrepreneurs across the country who enjoy the fun and profit of providing travelers with home-away-from-home accommodations. With this remarkable, up-do-date guide, the spare room in your home can become a vital business asset.
Cost: $4.24
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Open your Own Bed & Breakfast - 4th Edition
By Barbara Notarius and Gail Sforza Brewer
Whether you already know the magic that comes with owning a B&B or you are at the planning stage, the fourth edition - now updated with everything you need to know about online marketing - guides you through this special world.
Cost: $17.95
Click here to buy the book on Amazon.
How to Start & Run your own Bed & Breakfast Inn
By Ripley Hotch and Carl Glassman
In this book you'll discover the secrets of the best inns. You'll learn how to decide whether owning or leasing an inn is right for you. You'll find out what business strategies characterize a successful inn and learn how to incorporate them in your own business.
Cost: $14.95
Click here to buy the book on Amazon.
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Upcoming Events
July 21-Jul 23, 2008
The Louisiana & Mississippi Bed & Breakfast Associations will be holding their 2008 Annual Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana at the Cricket Club located on St. Charles Avenue. If you have any questions or need additional information please call the Louisiana Office at 225-590-3084 or the Mississippi Office at 601-956-0084.
July 28-Aug 1, 2008
Las Vegas Market
The Las Vegas market will be held at The Las Vegas Convention Center and World Market Centers & Pavilions in Las Vegas, NV. Las Vegas Market is an international home furnishings showcase that combines style, inspiration and productivity like no other market. Here you will shop an incredible depth and breadth of product offerings. Have easy access to more than 1,500 world-class manufacturers and fresh new resources. Discover the trends. Get information. Do business in state-of-the-art efficiency. And enjoy the hospitality of the world’s most exciting city. e-mail: industry-reg@lasvegasmarket.com
August 8-Aug 10, 2008
The Innkeeper’s Resource ™ Seminar for Aspiring Innkeepers. The B&B Team has been working with Aspiring Innkeepers for fourteen years locally, regionally, and nationally. We are pleased to be offering innkeeping seminars for those who are seriously considering this wonderful profession. The B&B Team will be offering The Innkeeper’s Resource ™ Seminar for Aspiring Innkeepers in Waynesboro, VA
Your inn seminar guides will be founding partner Peter Scherman and partners and former Innkeepers Janet & Rick Wolf. For more information please contact Peter Schermann 434-286-4600 or visit our website www.bbteam.com for more information.
August 24-Aug 26, 2008
Historic Accommodations of Texas. The 25th Annual Convention sponsored by Hospitality Accommodation of Texas will be held at the Wingate by Wyndham in Round Rock, TX.
For more information contact info@hat.org or call 800-HAT-0368
September 21-Sep 22, 2008
Florida Bed & Breakfast Inns conference The 2008 FBBI Conference will be held at the Chalet Suzanne in Lake Wales, FL. Call now to reserve our special rate 800-433-6011. For questions, please email conference@florida-inns.com or call 1-800-524-1880.
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