How To Start And Run A Holiday Cottage Business 2nd Edition

Many people dream of buying a house in the country or near the coast, with outbuildings that can be converted into holiday lets; or of taking over an existing holiday cottage business. Gillean Sangster did it. She moved to Scotland with her husband where they started their own successful holiday cottage business. In this book, she tells you how you can do it too.

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This is the updated 2024 edition of 'How to set up and run a Self-Catering Holiday Property'. The book aims to guide you through everything that you need to think about when setting up and running a Furnished Holiday Let business, including Airbnb. This book is a shortcut to success. Thinking of starting an Airbnb business? There's much more to running a holiday let business than simply advertising your property on Airbnb. Maybe you shouldn't advertise on Airbnb at all! I will tell you the pitfalls to avoid, lessons which we have learnt the hard way and which you can circumvent and boost your profits more quickly. My wife and I owned a holiday cottage for 15 years. Along the way we made plenty of mistakes, met some lovely people and a (very) few not so charming people. If you are seriously considering running a Furnished Holiday Let business and want to avoid the elephant traps that can catch out the unwary, this book will help you. It could be the best few pounds you ever spend!

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Ever wanted to run a vacation rental ? Ever wondered how you could ? And just where to start ?If it's a career switch you've ever dreamed of taking - here's the complete step-by-step guide to setting-up and running a holiday rental. Anywhere ! Author David Brenner - a former BBC journalist - has drawn on his 10 years experience of running one of Italy's most successful holiday rentals, to provide this definitive blue-print to setting-up and running a rental of your own.This easy-to-read and entertaining guide leads you through the entire start-to-finish process of the holiday rentals experience, from helping you decide whether running a rental really is for you; to finding just the right property in just the right location; and then on to setting-up and establishing a successful business.Throughout, you'll draw on David's invaluable insider knowledge, picking-up a mass of tips and advice - and learning too how to avoid any pitfalls along the way !It's the one indispensable guide you'll ever need to setting-up and running a holiday rental of your own - the start of the path to fulfilling your dream...

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Whether you are thinking about running a B&B or have already made the decision and are ready to start planning your business, this book will tell you all you need to know. If you are already established with a B & B, it will help you provide quality accommodation and maximize your earnings and occupancy rates. Their book will help you in: - Planning and preparing your business, including defining your market, budgeting, pricing, regulation and compliance, accounting and taxation. - Deciding what to offer - in guest bedrooms and for meals and drinks. - Dealing with practicalities, such as managing reservations and keeping records, taking payments, maintaining safety and security. - Marketing your B&B - setting your strategy, networking and making local contacts, advertising and PR, creating your own website. - Expanding your business and ultimately selling it. Also included is direction to a dedicated website to support you as you build your successful B&B business. This second edition has been completely and thoroughly revised and updated to include, amongst other new material, important changes in the area of regulation. Contents: Introduction to the First Edition; Introduction to the Second Edition; Part One: Planning and Preparing; 1. 'The individual is beautiful' 2. Before you start; 3. Determining your market; 4. Budgeting; 5. Measuring success; 6. Pricing; 7. Classifying your B&B for business purposes; 8. Applying for licences; 9. Complying with fire regulations; 10. Obeying food safety requirements; 11. Further legislation; 12. Managing your finances; Part Two: Running your B&B; 13. Organising guest bedrooms and catering; 14. Making bookings; 15. Managing arrivals and departures; 16. Dealing with difficult customers and complaints; 17. Marketing your B&B; 18. Online marketing; Part Three: What Next? 19. Expanding your business; 20. Selling your business; Websites; Index.