Thanks to 'camden lock books' and 'The Bookseller' of course, an excellent article on the survival of the Independent Book Shop'.
http://tinyurl.com/6j9qt42
It ends with a ten point list on the way ahead.
The one they've missed is, 'Have enough capital to start with so that you can buy your own premises, avoiding rent and overdraft charges'.
I like the point about running a bookshop as a hobby though. I'm sure that's what we're doing.
Narrow fronted but surprisingly large shop in Moreton-in-Marsh High Street with comprehensive stock of (mostly) remainders and other reasonably priced books. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere with a little eccentricity. Two old duffers, Tony and David, who have a remarkable similarity to Minnie Bannister and Henry Crun, own it. Nina does her best to run it - despite their hindrance. Child, dog and gorilla friendly - we'll even put up with adults. Tel.01608 652666 / mail. cotsbookstore@tiscali.co.uk
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