Owning a Bookstore
in Person Training

A day in the life

To experience all that’s involved in owning a bookstore, as well as best practices for daily operations, join us for three days of hands-on training at Story & Song Bookstore Bistro on Amelia Island, Florida.

Sunday,  March 23, 2025 3 pm EST
to
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 3 pm EST
 
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ABA MEMBER BENEFITS

All ABA members (provisional and regular) can take advantage of up to a $200 credit toward any training resources available from The Bookstore Training Group.

Provisional members may also attend ABA’s “Introduction to Bookselling” workshop facilitated by Paz & Associates at Winter Institute in February, 2025.

Contact Mark Kaufman ([email protected] or 904-277-2664) for details and purchase information.

For more information about ABA membership,
click here.

 

Owning a Bookstore
Online Training

Bookstore Start-Up Package

Get everything you need to open your bookstore from financial projection spreadsheets through staging your Grand Opening. 

 

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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SPECIAL EVENTS

We’ll show you how!

DEALING WITH THE UNEXPECTED

We have suggestions for you!

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR UNIQUE ARCHITECTURE

Our design specialists will help you maximize your store’s features.

DON’T FORGET YOUR YOUNG SHOPPERS

We can show you have to create special areas that will make kids beg to visit your store!