So you want to start a bookstore! Six things you need to know when starting your bookstore business скачать в хорошем качестве

So you want to start a bookstore! Six things you need to know when starting your bookstore business

I'm sure you've seen the meme running around bookish circles: the bookish urge to quit your job/retire, start a bookstore, and read all day. But if you go beyond the dreaming, what does it look like to start a bookstore? Stacy Whitman--owner of The Curious Cat Bookshop and former publisher/now editor-at-large--dives into an overview of what you need to know if you're getting serious about starting a bookstore. Resources mentioned in the video: Small Business Administration (SBA): be sure to look for your state's resources --https://www.sba.gov/ Women's Business Development Council: --in CT: https://ctwbdc.org/ --nationally (or search for the one in your state): https://www.wbdc.org/en/ American Booksellers Association: https://www.bookweb.org/ Professional Booksellers School: https://www.professionalbooksellers.com/ High Season Co. (social media):    / @highseasonco   Timestamps: 00:00 The meme vs... 02:58 what it really means to open a bookstore 05:55 Where can you find the information you need? General and specific resources 11:08 Questions you need to ask yourself as you start your bookstore business 16:58 Why joining the ABA is essential for a bookstore when starting up 19:20 How much money do you need to start a bookstore? 25:38 The bare minimum for survival (and the bare minimum for minimal thriving) 29:59 That was just the numbers. What else? More about The Curious Cat Bookshop: Shop online anytime for in-store pick-up or home delivery: https://curiouscatbookshop.com/ Keep track of our in-store and online events at https://curiouscatbookshop.com/events Become a member of The Curious Cat Bookshop and help us become more sustainable with your monthly support (options include a monthly book box subscription!): https://withfriends.co/the_curious_ca...