{"title":"Barbara Notarius","description":"\u003cp\u003eBARBARA NOTARIUS is the founder and publicity director of Bed and Breakfast Reservations Worldwide, the only nonprofit trade association in the B\u0026amp;B industry, and co-author of all four editions of \u003cem\u003eOpen Your Own Bed \u0026amp; Breakfast\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNotarius has been recognized as one of America’s most widely respected B\u0026amp;B experts. She also operates the Alexander Hamilton House, her own bed and breakfast in Croton-on-Hudson, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen she’s not writing, Notarius works as a lecturer and consultant on operating a bed and breakfast. Her book, co-authored with Gail Sforza Brewer, draws directly on that professional expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarbara lives in Croton-on-Hudson, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarbara Notarius’s books are published by Trade Paper Press, an imprint of Turner Publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-new-releases\"\u003eNew Releases\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/award-winning-books\"\u003eAward-Winning Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"open-your-own-bed-and-breakfast","title":"Open Your Own Bed and Breakfast","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eExperience the joy-and profits-that come from managing your own bed and breakfast!\u003cbr\u003eWhether you already know the magic that comes with owning a B\u0026amp;B or you are at the planning stage, the fourth edition of \u003cem\u003eOpen Your Own Bed \u0026amp; Breakfast\u003c\/em\u003e-now updated with everything you need to know about online marketing-guides you through this special world. Barbara Notarius, one of America's most widely recognized and respected B\u0026amp;B experts, shows you how to make your dream a reality. Some of the essential information provided in this book includes:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour responsibilities-and those of your guests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinancial considerations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvertising, the Internet, and working with a reservation service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluating your home's assets and liabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConforming to the ADA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegal, tax, and insurance issues, including recent changes in the tax code\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterviews with successful hosts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLists of B\u0026amp;B associations, guidebooks, and B\u0026amp;B reservation services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new edition is an informative update of every aspect you need to know in order to run your B\u0026amp;B smoothly and successfully. Combining a meticulous business approach with a sincere appreciation for the pleasure that comes with running a B\u0026amp;B, \u003cem\u003eOpen Your Own Bed \u0026amp; Breakfast\u003c\/em\u003e is an invaluable resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWe earn a commission for purchases made through the following links.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B000WDXZAM\/ref=nosim?tag=tpcecomm-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003c!-- bookshop-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/book\/9780471373995\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Bookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/bookshop-buylink --\u003e","brand":"Barbara Notarius","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43212279939288,"sku":"9780471373995","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43212279972056,"sku":"9781620455609","price":30.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/7786\/8475\/files\/9780470350027_FC_mockup_v2_1738770482_522c8ef2-194a-497b-8896-26cd0345d620.jpg?v=1790993501"}],"url":"https:\/\/turnerpublishing.com\/collections\/author-barbara-notarius.oembed","provider":"Turner Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}