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Here was one of the better responses I had to the question “What can we do to take our businesses to the next level”. A very informative reply, as usual, from Guy Weller aka Mr. Pickwick of The World Book Market. Of course you may not all agree with every remark but I’m sure some … Read more
Here are some thoughts on Amazon’s Kindle eBook reader from Tony Leblanc of Cover to Cover Books. ****************** I’m not sure if the purchase of a printed book includes an electronic copy – my interest is more how many printed book sales Kindle will replace. For someone who doesn’t mind reading on it, paying $9.99 … Read more
Looks like Amazon is set for an attempt to conquer the eBook market with a new reader called the Kindle. CNet tells us that they plan a big launch on Monday with Mr. Bezos himself. Poor little eBooks have been waiting for years for the killer app (or killer vehicle to be more precise) to … Read more
I have a question for you seasoned sellers, those that have a thriving shop (or maybe two). Have any of you made one single change, after having been open a few years, that threw your business up a level – kicked it into gear. I find that as our own business nears the three year … Read more
Another post from William Smith at Hang Fire Books William has a terrific blog himself, definitely one worth bookmarking! ************* When I attend sales by private owners, I’m often faced with the question of how to present myself and explain what I do. If the seller contacts you through your shop or a directory listing, … Read more
One of the comments left in response to our posting of Guy Weller’s talk about bookseller’s empowerment was by Chris Hartmann. Chris mentioned that Tom Folio has been doing what Guy is talking about for years now. I replied with an invitation to anyone in the know at Tom Folio to share with us what … Read more
Overheard at ABE.com another insightful comment from OZ’s Guy Weller. ********************* We online booksellers need to empower ourselves. The larger bookselling sites – Amazon, eBay, ABE and even some of the smaller sites – are dictating far too much to us as to how we should fashion our listings, and how we should list on … Read more
** disclosure: Proud to say that I am one of the Directors of the WBM. If you have any questions concerning it you can post it in the comments area or email me (link at bottom left) WORLD BOOK MARKET IN MAJOR EXPANSION OF ITS BOOKSELLER BASE The World Book Market (WBM) bookseller co-operative is … Read more
