Online Training Segments – Owning A Bookstore: Foundations for Success Welcome to the world of independent bookselling! With these training videos, exercises, hand-outs, spreadsheets, and links, you will gain the information you need to develop your business plan and establish the foundations for the success of your new retail bookstore. Introduction & Skills Book Industry Trends How will you compete? Start-Up Investment Estimating Sales & Earnings Opening Timeline Financial Dynamics Banking Relationship Crowdfunding Location Lease Negotiation Summary