Developing a Business Plan: Here's a model of a detailed bookstore business plan. (pdf; 2008)
Growing Your Business: There is a direct correlation between sales volume and profitability. One way to grow sale is to grow the store. It's important to examine the reasons for store expansion and the whens and hows of remodeling existing space, growing existing space, finding new space, and opening a second location. (pdf; 2008)
Planning Your Small Business, from the Small Business Administration
The Bookstore Self-Audit: This thorough review will help you evaluate your store operations and address important management issues. (pdf; 2008)
Digital Revolution 2.0: Independent booksellers are gatekeepers of information, but people are getting information in new ways. Here's some great, hands-on information on how booksellers can reach today's readers -- especially "digital natives" -- with email, blogs, and social networking. (pdf; 2008)
Efficiency: By using their time more effectively, making staff more productive, and implementing efficiencies throughout the store, managers will be able to devote more time and energy to achieving important strategic goals for the store. (pdf; 2008)
Buying, Merchandising, and Selling Graphic Novels:
Lobsterman to the Rescue - part 1
Lobsterman to the Rescue - part 2
Lobsterman to the Rescue - part 3
Graphic Novel title list
Green Retailing: Being a green retailer, or an environmentally friendly retailer, will not only raise your status among your current and future customers, it will also save you money and increase your bottom line. (pdf; 2008)
Ways to go Green at home or in the office. (pdf; 2008)
Selling non-book items: List of vendors and green products
Loss Control: How to Stop Profits From Running Out the Front (and Back) Door. Daily Records Sheet from Schwartz.
Green Retailing: Being a green retailer, or an environmentally friendly retailer, will not only raise your status among your current and future customers, it will also save you money and increase your bottom line. (pdf; 2008)
Ways to go Green at home or in the office. (pdf; 2008)
Succession Planning: Are you going to sell your bookstore? Here are tips for ensuring a smooth transition—and transaction. (pdf; 2008)