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Permission for B &B With Fewer Than 3 Rooms?
Whether you need planning permission for a B&B depends on how many rooms you're using, not a fixed bedroom limit.
An Attractive Exterior for Your B & B Property
First impressions matter for B&Bs: here's how to make your exterior and signage work harder to attract guests.
Does the Owner Have to Live in Their B&B?
Your guests expect a live-in owner for that personal touch, but modern B&Bs are changing what that actually means.
Food Hygiene Requirements for a B&B
Register your B&B as a food business and meet kitchen hygiene standards to pass your Environmental Health inspection.
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Should You Accept Pets at Your B&B?
Decide upfront whether your B&B accepts pets and be clear about what facilities you offer to avoid disappointed guests.
More Internet Marketing Initiatives
Combine email, social media and your website into one B&B marketing plan without overwhelming yourself.
Branching Out Into the Spa Market
B&B owners can tap into the spa market, but it takes more than a hot tub, here's what guests actually expect.
Can Local Business Networking Help Your B&B?
Local business networking can bring steady referrals and partnerships to your B&B if you're willing to invest time building real relationships.
Hiring a Gardener for Your B&B
How to manage your B&B garden when summer is your busiest season and gardeners are hardest to find.
Making the Best of a Seaside Location: A Case Study
How a tucked-away Cornwall B&B competes by turning its location challenges into advantages.
What Did Volcanic Ash Ever Do for Us? Case Study
How a volcanic eruption in Iceland unexpectedly boosted British tourism and staycations during the 2010 travel chaos.
Should I Extend My B&B to Add More Bedrooms?
Work out whether adding bedrooms to your B&B makes financial sense before committing to the cost and hassle of building work.
Food Hygiene Requirements for a B&B
Register your B&B as a food business and meet kitchen hygiene standards to pass your Environmental Health inspection.
Does the Owner Have to Live in Their B&B?
Your guests expect a live-in owner for that personal touch, but modern B&Bs are changing what that actually means.
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