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How to Start and Run a Used Bookstore
How to Start and Run a Used Bookstore | Stephanie Chandler
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If you have ever considered opening a used bookstore, here is your chance to learn from someone who knows first-hand what it takes. Author Stephanie Chandler is the owner of Book Lovers Bookstore in Sacramento, CA. Features in this workbook include: *Worksheets: Budget planning, evaluating competition, forecasting, and more. *Business Basics: What you need to get started. *Inventory: Twelve sources for acquiring used books. *Suppliers: Library supplies, printed goods, retail supplies and more. *Shop Setup: Store layout, book categories, bookseller software and tools. *Operations Procedures: Trade policies, overstock, and a sample operations manual. *Marketing: Low-cost and no-cost tactics for maximizing exposure. *Website: Steps for setting up a website and selling books online. *Resources: Dozens of useful website links. *Business Plan: Sample business plan (actual plan used for Book Lovers Bookstore).
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LauraWeasley
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Did you really think I was going to leave Amsterdam without doing some book shopping? On our last day we visited three shops, one of which was The Book Exchange, a magical place full of thousands of used English books. Basically it was heaven - and I'm quite proud of myself for buying only four books there... 😂

#TheBookExchange #amsterdam #usedbooks #bookshopping #booknerdigans #bookloversholiday #booklover

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Chelsea.Poole
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We are staying in Asheboro, NC on the way to the beach. While out to dinner with my youngest son and husband, we ran across this sweet little store. Unfortunately, it was closed but I peeked in the window a bit 😏
Also, I really appreciate the honest advertising here! #bookstore #vacation

LeahBergen I like the old-school sign 👍🏻 6y
Chelsea.Poole @LeahBergen me too! It immediately caught my eye! 6y
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802Librarian
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The best part about this book store were the signs asking people to “please return books neatly where found.” 😆

Yes Books, Portland, ME.

8leagueboot My favorite kind of bookstore ❤ 6y
802Librarian @8leagueboot Normally I like them, too but yesterday after a crazy week it was a little overwhelming. 6y
ValerieAndBooks I was there a couple years ago! Definitely overwhelmed 😂 but cool. 6y
802Librarian @ValerieAndBooks The only bookstore in Portland we didn‘t buy anything from just because I couldn‘t deal with the disorder. 6y
ValerieAndBooks I know what you mean! My daughter bought some ballet books there, but the one book I saw for myself was at the bottom of a pile almost as tall as me, so I didn‘t get it 😂 6y
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BarbaraTheBibliophage
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Ohmigosh Littens! I just spent the afternoon in the world's most amazing used book store. It's three stories with zillions of books and reading nooks. The collection of art and architectural books was huge. Also quite impressed with the diversity of their selection. I found three books and oogled so many more. It's only 45 minutes away from me (Harrisburg, PA). #getindie #midtownscholar #usedbooks #happybibliophage

Claireluana You need a map to navigate?!? How wonderful! 7y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @Claireluana I didn't even get the whole map in the picture. It's all kinds of massive! 😎😎 7y
TheLondonBookworm That looks awesome! 😄 7y
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shawnmooney Wow! 7y
LeahBergen 😮😮😮 7y
MyNamesParadise Whoa, I want to go there! 7y
Laalaleighh I need to move there 7y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @TheLondonBookworm @shawnmooney @LeahBergen It is all that! Next time I'll plan my shopping better to avoid the massive overwhelm. Still amazing though! 7y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @Laalaleighh Maybe you can hide a cot in a corner ... 📚😎 7y
Arcana Adding it to my bucket list!! 7y
PurpleyPumpkin Wow this is amazing! Looks like heaven. 😍 7y
katedensen Jealous! 7y
ValerieAndBooks I've heard of this -- now more convinced than ever that I have to visit 😍! Thanks for the pics! 7y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @ValerieAndBooks Let me know if you make a plan. If I can, I'll come meet you! 7y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @PurpleyPumpkin It is heavenly. @katedfisher That's okay, you have Strand Books and I'm jealous of that. 7y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @Robothugs Tagging you on my post about Midtown Scholar. It is way beyond fabulous! 7y
Robothugs @BarbaraTheBibliophage This looks like a place from my dreams! 7y
Robothugs I definitely want to go here! 7y
DrSabrinaMoldenReads Wow! I am so far from Pennsylvania @BarbaraTheBibliophage 😌This place looks like a dream! (edited) 6y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @Joyfulmimi I wish you were closer—this place is fantabulous! 6y
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the_alternate_ending_library
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Happiness is when I received my first order from a bookstore. Twelve custom lovelies out the door. If interested OR know of someone interested.....let me know. 🤗💞