1.Preface To The Fifth Edition
2.Deciding Whether Hotel-Keeping Is For You
Personal Matters; Whattasks Will Be Involved?; Who Does What?; Your Interim Assessment; Can I Afford To Buy A Hotel?; The Final Asset Figure; Checklist;
3.Choosing The Right Hotel For You
What Should We Look For?; What Facilities Should Be Provided?; What Sort Of Food Should Be Provided?; Should We Run A Bar?; What Type Of Ownership?; Checklist;
4.Making The Search
Starting From Scratch; Can We Use Our Existing Residence?; The Going Concern; What Should We Look Out For?; What To Do After Selecting A Property; Checklist;
5.Raising Capital
Sources Of Finance; Types Of Loans; Making A Business Proposal; Case Study; Checklist;
6.Making Your Purchase
The Contract To Purchase; Insurance; Moving In – What Do We Need To Do?; Making Changes; Checklist;
7.Assessing Equipment And Staffing
Assessing And Buying Equipment; Do You Need Staff?; Employing Staff; Disposing Of Staff; Other Employment Procedures; Case Study; Checklist;
8.Book-Keeping And Accounts
Vat (Value Added Tax); Keeping The Books; Accounts; Income Tax; National Insurance; Pensions; Checklist;
9.Tariffs, Costs And Advertising
What Should We Charge?; Case Study; Vat; Costs And Overheads; What Advertising Should We Do?; Case Study; Case Study; Checklist;
10.Up And Running
Setting The Tone; What Should Our House Rules Be?; Which Facilities Should Be Offered?; Food And Drink; Dealing With Enquiries; How Do We Stay Ahead Of The Competition?; Final Hints; Checklist; How Do You Survive In A Recession?;