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    Chris Parkin
    A recent posting on the Discussion Board and an incident in my B&B has prompted this article on Terms and Conditions. . . . B&B Advice
    Relocating to set up a country B&B?
    Chris Parkin
    ARE YOU ABOUT TO MOVE TO YOUR DREAM LOCATION WHERE YOU WILL BE SETTING UP A NEW B&B BUSINESS? Are you about to renovate or restore a run-down property to turn in to a successful B&B? . . . B&B Advice
    Be S.M.A.R.T.
    Chris Parkin
    Did you know that if you produce a written Marketing Plan for your business you are part of just 10 percent of UK businesses that . . . B&B Advice
    Spring Cleaning for Bed and Breakfast Owners
    Chris Parkin
    Spring Cleaning for Bed and Breakfast Owners If your B&B Is in a Tourism area and there are no special events happening around you in the near future now (Janaury/February) would be a good time to think about Spring Cleaning. No, I grant you, its not everyone's favourite task but one that has to be done if you are to maintain or even improve your standards. If you operate as a husband and wife team . . . B&B Advice
    Energy. Time for a change?
    Chris Parkin
    Energy. Time for a change? When you absolutely positively have to change, do your research first. I have been in the hospitality industry all of my working my life but buying 'Gas Futures' was not a skill I ever envisaged I'd need, until now. . . . B&B Advice
    Bed and Breakfast Owners, Here's 3 Ways To Get An Unfair Marketing Advantage for 2008
    Reliance on advertising in newspapers and magazines will as a mainline activities for accommodation providers, will put them at a disadvantage to those who move into testing, investing and deploying ads in new media . . . B&B Advice
    RISK ASSESSEMNT What is it? Who does it? And why?
    Chris Parkin
    Lets start with a definition: Risk Assessment is: . . . B&B Advice
    The Hotel Inspector
    Chris Parkin
    Being quite blunt, television programmes that take aspects of any industry and examine them for the purpose of promoting a television show really don't feature on my radar. . . . B&B Advice
    Access Statement, Do I Need One?
    Chris Parkin
    Access Statement, Do I Need One? As the government continues its drive to raise the standards of accommodation in the UK those who subscribe to the Quality Standard Scheme operated by Visitbritain and the Automobile Association will be required to provide an Access Statement . . . B&B Advice
    DON'T PAY YOUR VAT!
    Chris Parkin
    DON'T PAY YOUR VAT! On the your deposits if your guests cancel. . . . B&B Advice
    Can Your Beat the Weather?
    Chris Parkin
    In an industry like ours customers can be a little fickle. The recent bad weather in some parts of the country has resulted in a number of cancellations for some accommodation providers. . . . B&B Advice

    B & B Online Availability vs. Online Booking
    B & B Online Availability vs. Online Booking Should Bed and Breakfast owners make their rooms available online, or go the extra step and let guests book online? Many people are now booking their holidays and business trips using the internet, and this number is set to rise dramatically with the explosion in broadband and the increasing number of tourism related websites available . . . B&B Advice
    B&B fire regulations - Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 - affects all forms of sleeping accommodation in England and Wales
    Chris Parkin
    Fire regulations now cover all sizes of accomodation, the 'six bed rule' is no longer in operation. Smaller B&B operators and Guest Houses in England and Wales, have previously not been required to have a Fire Certificate. This is because Fire Precautions (Hotels and Boarding Houses) Order 1972 was enforced for occupancy of 6 or more. . . . B&B Advice

    What type of Bed and Breakfast are you?
    Chris Parkin
    What type of Bed and Breakfast are you? Are you Hotel Bed and Breakfast, a Guest House Bed and Breakfast or a B&B Bed and Breakfast? . . . B&B Advice
    Quality Inspection? Is it worth it? 6 things I learned after my inspection visit.
    Chris Parkin
    Quality Inspection? Is it worth it?
6 things I learned after my inspection visit. I own and operate a 4 Star Silver Award Winning Guesthouse in 12th century Helmsley in North Yorkshire. We are inspected by a Quality in Tourism Inspector on an annual basis and because . . . B&B Advice
    The Work and Families Act 2006
    Chris Hayton
    The Work and Families Act 2006. A brief summary of some of the more relevant points covered in the new Act. . . . B&B Advice
    Real Time Booking: Is it for you?
    Chris Parkin
    I was out for four days recently examining four companies who are seeking to provide Yorkshire with a Destination Management System (DMS). I was asked with others to. . . . B&B Advice
    So, why is your B&B for sale?
    Chris Parkin
    So, why is your B&B for sale? Eight key questions you should be asking the current owners of the Bed and Breakfast business you are considering buying. A simple question to start but one which can reveal some surprising answers, is: "Why are you selling?" . . . B&B Advice
    10 Marketing Ideas For B&B Owners That Won't Cost You A Penny
    Chris Parkin
    10  Marketing Ideas For B&B Owners That Won't Cost You A Penny B&B Owners, use these easy, zero cost yet high impact marketing tips to increase your bookings, get more guests, lift your sales and boost your . . . B&B Advice
    B&B Legislation Checklist
    B&B Legislation Checklist If you are a B&B owner, you'll want to print, save and work through this handy checklist to see what regulations, red tape and legislation apply to your Bed And Breakfast business. . . . B&B Advice
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    Use this B&B calculator to work out and check your gas invoice is accurate or use it to compare supplier quotes. It's a Metric gas calculator and so works in cubic metres. We also have an Imperial gas calculator for cubic feet! . . . B&B Advice
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