Operating a Bed & Breakfast and Farmstay Business
Bed & Breakfast Guidelines Book
Operating a Bed & Breakfast and Farmstay Business
(New South Wales and the ACT Australia)
Third edition - published 2009 (First edition 2002)
This publication of the Bed & Breakfast and Farmstay Association of NSW & ACT Inc contains everything - well almost - B&B and Farmstay operators (existing and potential) need to know to ensure they are up-to-date on the requirements for operating their accommodation business successfully.
The price of the book to members of the Association is $27.50 (including GST); to non-members it is $55.00 (including GST), both pricing including packing and postage.
The book provides operators and potential operators with a "heads up" awareness of all the issues they may face to be successful in the Bed and Breakfast and Farmstay industry. A valuable read for any Australian bed and breakfast property owner.
Operating a Bed & Breakfast and Farmstay Business Topics include:
- The Australian Tourism Industry - federal, state, regional and local networks
- Bed & Breakfast Industry Standards
- The BBFNSW-ACT Code of Practice
- Best Practice Checklist covering; Housekeeping, Hospitality, Furniture and Fittings, Breakfast and Comfort & Safety
- Getting Started in the B&B and Farmstay Accommodation Industry
- A Farmstay Perspective
- Going Green
- Local Australian Government Rules and Regulations
- Food Safety, Fire Safety and Farm Safety for Kids
- Drinking Water Other Than Town Supply
- Occupational Health & Safety including Electrical Equipment
- Discrimination and an Anti-discrimination Policy
- Getting Assistance
- Taxation
- Insurance
- Courtesy Cars
- Registration of a Business Name
- Liquor Licensing
- Day to Day Operations
- Industry Related and Other Scams
- Using Email Effectively
- Marketing/Promotions
- Pricing / Bookings
- Accreditation
- Bed & Breakfast throughout Australia
- Joining the Bed & Breakfast and Farmstay Association of NSW & ACT
- BBFNSW-ACT Member Benefits and Westpac Sponsorship
- Bibliography and Reference Sources

