(EMAILWIRE.COM, September 20, 2008 ) Amelia Painter stated yesterday, "This may be the best time to start a home based business." She went on to say, "With the evolving uncertainty of this economy, this could be a time for the average individual who has often dreamed of operating a bed and breakfast."

Painter, author of “Opening and Operating a Bed & Breakfast in the 21st Century," also added "Starting a home bed and breakfast business can cost as little as a three day beach weekend for a small family, and the profits could mean the difference between a mortgage foreclosure or a decent return on your original investment."

Painter has helped hundreds of new bed and breakfast owners get off the ground with her "aggressive and profitable" Internet marketing ideas for B&Bs.

For home based business people in the travel industry, operating a B&B from their home means a low-stress “commute” from the kitchen to the home office. With gasoline prices rising (and continuing to rise!) a B&B is an outstanding home-based business that can be operated almost exclusively from home. In addition, bed and breakfast owners enjoy the benefits of owning an independent or family-run business, having creative freedom and serving other people.

"These can be hard times for many" concluded Painter, but If you think you're ready to experience the romance and luxury of owning your own bed and breakfast inn - a place you can call your home as well as your business - then Painter’s book is a must read.

While owning and running your own Bed & Breakfast Inn offers a desirable lifestyle, especially during hard economic times, innkeeping is a business. And as with any business, success takes work, commitment and education. The lure and romance of owning a B & B shouldn't overshadow the reality. This book will reveal the nuts & bolts of B&B ownership, management and the tools you’ll need to market your inn on the Internet.

"Opening and Operating a Bed & Breakfast in the 21st Century" can be purchased at Amazon.com.

Contact Information:
Amelia Painter, author
Amelia Painter
Tel: 712-580-3117
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