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How To Start A Bookshop With A Cafe
I don’t know a pair better than Coffee and Books!
If you are a book lover (or a female book lover in your 30s), chances are you have thought of opening a Cafe with Books a million times! At least all my friends did. And why not!? I don't see a pair working better than Coffee and Books!
That fragrance of freshly brewed coffee, blending with the scent of paperbacks — That’s the magic of a bookstore cafe! If you have ever visited a BookCafe, you would know what I am talking about. And if you’ve ever dreamt of creating such a haven for literature and coffee lovers, then you are at the right place!
As an individual with Entrepreneurship and Marketing Experience, and of course, for the love of books and coffee, let me walk you through the essentials of creating a Bookcafe.
Research and Planning
Let me put it straight, it is as simple as — Picking up a book for the plot!
Your business plan is your plot! And you can have it your way.
For the groundwork, follow these steps-
- Market Research: Is there a niche you could focus on? Does your idea have a demand in the market? Are there any similar concepts functioning elsewhere?
Understand your target audience. - Financial…
