House Conversion

Practical guidance on converting your property into a successful bed and breakfast. Articles cover quality standards, staffing, competition, pricing, occupancy rates and guest management.

Assessing and Dealing with Your Business Competition

Check out what your B&B competitors are doing and figure out how to compete without resorting to dirty tricks.

Designing Your B and B Conversion

Plan your B&B conversion thoughtfully by separating family and guest spaces, deciding on bedroom layouts, and considering when to hire professional design help.

Employing and Retaining Happy Staff

How to hire and keep good staff at your B&B without compromising quality or burning out yourself.

Handling B&B Guest Complaints

How to handle B&B guest complaints without getting defensive and turn upset customers into loyal repeat visitors.

Maintaining a High Market Position

Keep your B&B competitive by monitoring quality issues that guests might notice, from shower problems to room details you'd miss on your own.

Maintaining Quality and High Standards

How consistent maintenance and small improvements help bed and breakfast owners keep guests happy and protect their reputation.

Setting Guests Rates

Figure out your break-even price for a bed and breakfast by calculating annual costs and dividing by expected guests.

Staying Fully Booked Throughout the Year

Balance seasonal bookings in your B&B by managing downtime and attracting guests year-round.

Ten Tips for Your Outdoor Enthusiast B&B Guests

Help your B&B attract outdoor enthusiasts with these ten practical tips for hiking, climbing, cycling and adventure guests.