[mammahomedoc]

I would like to open my own bookstore and I need to know how to get started. How do I research a name for my bookstore so that I can copyright it/and do I need to do that.

[Clough]

Hi, mammahomedoc!

New books? Old books? A combination of both? What exactly are you talking about here, please?

Thanks!

[mammahomedoc]

I want to open a store that caters to new publishers or self publishing writers

[Clough]

Hi again, mammahomedoc!

Your local city hall should be able to tell you what permits and licenses that you might need. So, I would suggest going to them for the information. Possible requirements will vary, depending on the city.

What is the name that you're thinking of for your store, please?

Thanks!

[mammahomedoc]

Novice Novels, I also want to carry required reading for academics and a few other ideas.

[Clough]

Hi again, mammahomedoc!

Do you mean required reading for students at the college and/or university level? Also, do you have a site already in mind for your bookstore?

Thanks!

[mammahomedoc]

Hi Clough,
Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner, Sick with broncitis. I would like to start with High School and Community Colleges first then see what happens. I haven't really looked for a place yet, but I want to be in a location that would have the least amount of competition with the larger book sellers in the area such as Borders and Barnes and Nobles.

[excon]

Hello mamma:

You need a written business plan. You can get software that's help. I like Business Plan Pro. It'll cost about $50.

It'll take you step by step through the research part of your plan, just like you mentioned to Clough above. It makes it easy, really.

excon