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The end of indie bookstores?
 The media is obsessed with technology and in the book business, the future of the e-book. Ask yourself and others to test the theory that e-reading will mean the demise of books and Main Street bookstores. Will an e-book solve our need for a sense of place, our desire to browse in real life, to exchange ideas and news with others in our community ... or have a place to buy that last minute gift and card? The good news is that indie booksellers can sell e-books and offer an authentic sense of place that contributes to the local economy. It's hard work, but rewarding work.
Since 1992, our group has devoted our efforts to supporting the success of independent bookstores. As a partner with the American Booksellers Association, we're here to help you train for your new career... discover what it takes to open a bookstore and compete succesfully... learn about the book industry and retail management... understand the steps involved... and learn how to create a living and live a meaningful life as a bookstore owner. Whether you're starting your own bookstore or buying an existing store, our work is to help you be successful from the start.
We'll share with you our decades of experience with bookselling around the world.
Begin learning now. -- Donna Paz Kaufman & Mark Kaufman
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Where do I start? 
Stop at every bookstore you see. Learn from every retail environment you encounter. Examine your own book buying behavior. Talk with other bookstore owners for a reality check. Invest in your learning before you invest thousands of dollars.
Click here to begin to learn about each aspect
of retail bookselling.
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What Others Say ...
“I’m always delighted to hear from someone who is interested in opening a bookstore and the first thing I do is refer them to the Bookstore Training and Consulting Group of Paz & Associates. They are the only group in the country that conducts training programs specifically for prospective booksellers. I STRONGLY recommend you attend. What you learn there will save you years of time and thousands upon thousands of dollars.”
Lisa Knudsen, Executive Director
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