How to start a bookstore

Expanding your customer base for a bookstore can be tricky, especially if your only competitors are large companies. Here’s how to gain new customers.

Opening an independent bookstore requires more than a love of books. Owners of four newly opened bookstores share the financial realities of entrepreneurship, from startup costs to location scouting, inventory, building a customer base and community and offering an alternative to Amazon.

We want to help you get your bookstore off the ground. Read our guide for ideas, tips, and important things to know before you get started.

In Gibsons, Reasons to Live bookstore has been life-changing for its young proprietors. Despite the odds, they’re keeping on.

Wondering how to start a bookstore? Here's a guide on inventory, promotions, stock levels, and other ideas to make your book shop succeed.

Starting a secondhand bookshop can be a rewarding and exciting business venture. Here are some tips to consider when starting a secondhand bookshop: Research the market: Make sure there is a demand for secondhand books in your area and understand your competitors. Plan your business: Develop a business plan that includes details such as your […]

Are you starting an online bookstore? This is a great business idea! It’s a way to make money from home that can also be a lot of fun. If you’re not sure how to get started, a great platform to use is PrestaShop. It’s a way to create an online store. And a PrestaShop theme is basically a template that determines how your ecommerce store will look. If you don’t want to design your online bookstore website from scratch, then use one of these top 22 PrestaShop bookstore themes.

You should have already joined ABA, now login to the site and take advantage of the tools. Starting a bookstore means starting the training and research!

Wondering how to start a bookstore cafe? Follow our step-by-step guide to get your cafe off the ground with tips to make sure your small business thrives.