MY Dream job is to run a book store, does anyone know of a web site, or have personal information that could help me get started?
2006-06-13 11:54:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.
I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.
Associations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* FabJob Guide to Become a Bookstore Owner (FabJob Guides) by Grace Jasmine
* How To Start & Manage A Bookstore Business: A Practical Way To Start Your Own Business
by Jerre G. Lewis, Leslie D. Renn
* Retail Business Kit for Dummies by Rick Segel
* Retail Success! by George Whalin
There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-06-14 07:31:15 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
In the age of Borders and Barnes and Nobel, that is one tough business. You best bet would be to have a real niche. Think about what it is about running a book store that you really like, maybe there are other businesses that might also excite you. I would combine it with a coffee shop or something. You'll make more money on the coffee than the books.
2006-06-13 12:00:47 · answer #2 · answered by electric_clay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try reading about Powell's Books in Portland, OR.
But, in reality, you need money to purchase lots of inventory (aka books). The key to bookstores is people like to browse, so you need lots of books for them to browse through. Of course you'll also need store-space and I think coffee/sandwich/dessert shops add alot to a bookstore. Visit your State's homepage and see what it takes to open-up a business in your area.
2006-06-13 11:59:21 · answer #3 · answered by the_biggest_bear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to know and read a lot of books to answer questions from potential clients and you need someone who is willing to take a risk and invest in your bookstore so you can get the money. And dont forget to buy books, lots of them.
2006-06-13 11:59:52 · answer #4 · answered by Y K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a very good book store system software. Can you imagine to manage those thousands of books by a shaky and crappy system?
2006-06-13 12:04:05 · answer #5 · answered by â?ªâ?ªLenâ?«â?«Â®â? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you need a supplier, a website, a contracter, a lawyer and books. lots of books
2006-06-13 11:57:47 · answer #6 · answered by phatboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋