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| Donna Paz Kaufman and Mark Kaufman | |
Paz & Associates' Bookstore Training Group is continuing to offer both online and in-person training designed to give prospective bookstore owners what they need to develop a business plan (including projections) with detailed steps, instructions and contacts for opening.
The Paz Group is holding an in-person, two-day program for people interested in opening a bookstore August 24-26 at their hybrid bookstore concept Story & Song Bookstore Bistro on Amelia Island, Florida. There's an option to stay an extra half day to learn about cafe operations.
Paz's online training for prospective store owners includes the printed publication Owning a Bookstore: The Essential Planning Guide as well as training videos.
"When owning a bookstore is a heartfelt dream for many, it's easy to underestimate all that is involved in launching a new bookstore and not be aware of the business skills needed for daily operations once the store is opened," said Donna Paz Kaufman, founder of the Bookstore Training Group.
Paz Associates has worked with the American Booksellers Association to ensure that the newest members of the book industry acquire the skills required for a career as bookstore owners and has worked with more than a thousand existing and prospective booksellers worldwide. For details, visit OpeningABookstore.com or call 904-277-2664.