Spring Workshop: Opening a Bookstore

“Opening a Bookstore: The Business Essentials,” a workshop retreat for anyone thinking about opening or buying a bookstore, will be offered by Paz & Associates from March 21 – 25 on Amelia Island (near Jacksonville, Florida).

Workshop participants will learn about the many unique aspects of retail bookselling, from initial planning to ongoing operations to achieve financial sustainability. Key topics include start-up costs and best practices, choosing a computerized management system, and selecting opening inventory. Participants will become immersed in the book industry and will leave with strategies and contacts to help launch a successful independent bookstore.

The program, co-sponsored by the American Booksellers Association, is facilitated by Donna Paz Kaufman and Mark Kaufman of The Bookstore Training Group of Paz & Associates. ABA members are eligible for a $100 discount on tuition. For details, visit www.PazBookBiz.com or call (800) 260-8605.