Have Your Coffee Cake and Earnings, Too! Do you dream of escaping the rat race by becoming the proprietor of your own bed and breakfast inn? The lure of leaving the 9-to-5 grind behind to live, work and play in a beautiful home nestled in a resort or small town is a powerful one. When you can spend your days puttering about in the kitchen or garden, meeting new people, entertaining guests in a lavish and enviable setting, and collect an income while you"re at it, who wouldn"t leap at the chance? This guide, based on the experience of scores of successful B B operators, will tell you everything you need to know to make that dream a reality. We"ve interviewed lots of people out there on the front lines of the industry-all around the country- to learn the nitty-gritty, hands-on tasks, tips and tricks to successful B B innkeeping. We reveal valuable secrets: Finding the right location Buying property Licensing Setting pricing policies Promoting the business Hiring good people We"ve also...