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Re: Advice on opening a used bookstore

david_aa — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:58:36 GMT

you could open a social network where people could chat, discuss books, share used books, both buy and make presents. you could post interviews with different writers and make a page where people could share their own works. Of course, this will require some good investment in programming part and all the website development, but idea is fresh and this would be a great support for your real store.

Re: Advice on opening a used bookstore

hconnections — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:30:19 GMT

Hi Beth,

Wow, you're store sounds quite interesting. I love to read and opening up a used bookstore sounds like a unique idea.

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Re: Advice on opening a used bookstore

A_Ellicott — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:26:05 GMT

Beth:

I would suggest you rework your website a little bit. First of all, you should prominately display the hours you are open. I never did find that. Yeah, I could call and ask, but I probably won't. Also, you should make your address more prominate to make it easier to find your store. I only stumbled upon the map to your store by hitting "Contact Us." I wasn't really expecting a map in that section.

Hitting used bookstores is one thing I really enjoy. Who knows, the next time I'm headed for Austin I may take a detour and drop by.

Re: Advice on opening a used bookstore

LUCKIEST — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:41:02 GMT

Advice on opening a used bookstore. Welcome

If I was starting a new business I would 1) Develop a Business Plan
2) Contact SCORE. SCORE is FREE.

Good luck

Advice on opening a used bookstore

bethlee — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:44:31 GMT

Hi all. I just found this site and joined today. I am trying to open a used bookstore in my small town. I have a loan application in at the bank and a private investor that may be interested. If you have a minute check out my website, www.bethsbookbox.com and let me know what you think. Any advice on starting up a new business will also be appreciated.