Bookselling This Week - Best Practices

Getting the Most Out of BookExpo America

Sydney Jarrard — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:44:05 +0000

At Winter Institute 8, veteran booksellers Barbara Theroux of Fact & Fiction and Bill Cusumano of Nicola’s Books joined Other Press Associate Publisher Paul Kozlowski and BEA Event Director Steve Rosato to give actionable advice on the best strategies for tackling BookExpo America.

Non-Traditional Events: Booksellers Share What Works

elizabethk — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:18:29 +0000

At the Winter Institute session “Beyond the Traditional Author Event,”panelists sweet pea Flaherty of King’s Books, Lacey Dunham of Politics and Prose, and Lauren Savage of The Reading Bug addressed the logistics of planning successful and creative events to increase traffic and drive sales.

Wi8 Panelists See Immense Opportunity in Common Core Standards

Shannon OConnor — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:24:36 +0000

At the Wi8 breakout session “Nonfiction Buying With Core Curriculum in Mind,” panelists Becky Anderson of Anderson’s Bookshops, Kenny Brechner of Devaney Doak & Garrett Booksellers, and Richard Buthod of Turtleback Books explained how the new Common Core State Standards are impacting their schools, communities, and nonfiction sales.

Bookstores Find Big Benefits in New Year’s Day Sales

elizabethk — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:09:14 +0000

Booksellers who hold in-store sales on New Year’s Day agree that it has numerous benefits. From how to handle inventory and merchandising decisions, to learning the best ways to promote the event, booksellers talked to BTW about how they make the most of a New Year’s Day sale.

A Reminder About Healthcare Tax Credits

dave — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:59:23 +0000

As tax season approaches, it is important to remember that the Affordable Care Act includes small business tax credits that could help your business.

Acorn Takes Root With Help From SBA

elizabethk — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:58:21 +0000

The opening of Acorn Books in Dover, Delaware, earlier this month was made possible with help from YWCA’s Women’s Entrepreneurship Division and SCORE — community resources funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Music Licensing for the Uninitiated

dave — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:38:00 +0000

If you play music or host live performances in your bookstore, you need to be aware of the rules and fees of the three major performing rights organizations — ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC.

Bookstore Trouble Comes Out of the Blue

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:37:22 +0000

Trouble often arrives out of a clear blue sky, even during the lazy days of August. For three booksellers, trouble recently arrived in the form of First Amendent emergencies. ABFFE President Chris Finan explains how each dealt with the unexpected.

Renovating With an Eye on the Bottom Line

elizabethk — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 20:20:59 +0000

Whether to improve traffic flow, create more or less space, or simply spruce up, several indie bookstores are undergoing renovations with an eye towards improving the bottom line.

A Scam Warning

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:17:20 +0000

An ABA member bookstore in the Great Lakes region reported this week that a staff member had received an e-mail informing him that he had won a $1,000 Visa Gift card from the bookstore.