So you want to start a bookstore! Six things you need to know when starting your bookstore business

Send us Fan MailI'm sure you've seen the meme running around bookish circles: the bookish urge to quit your job/retire, start a bookstore, and read all day. But if you go beyond the dreaming, what does it look like to start a bookstore? Stacy Whitman--owner of The Curious Cat Bookshop and former publisher/now editor-at-large--dives into an overview of what you need to know if you're getting serious about starting a bookstore. Resources mentioned: Small Business Administration (SBA) (be sure to look for your state's resources)Women's Business Development Council in CTnationally (or search for the one in your state)American Booksellers AssociationProfessional Booksellers SchoolHigh Season Co. (social media)Support the showMore about The Curious Cat BookshopShop online anytime for in-store pick-up or home deliveryKeep track of our in-store and online events Become a member of The Curious Cat Bookshop! We have a subscription box or you can just add a little bit to help us become more sustainableFollow us elsewhere!BlueskyInstagramFacebookYouTube (live events stream here)ThreadsAnd always, our events locally and online can be found on our website!