The Specialty Shop: How to Create Your Own Unique and Profitable Retail Business

by Dorothy Finell

Book Overview

At some point in their lives, many people fantasize about running a shop of their own. But while many of them actually do open their own shop, only about a quarter of them will succeed. Every year,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081447442X
• ISBN13: 9780814474426
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: AMACOM/American Management Association
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 17 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher

Customer Reviews

just a taste of reality

While this book addresses specialty gift shops in predominantly tourist markets. I found the information very helpful. Provided insight into small shop operations. the book gave me really good ideas.

JoyDV

A great reference book for any small retailer. Full of good information and ideas for success.

Finell knows her stuff

This spring I went on a walking tour with the author across Manhattan's Upper East Side. We walked at a very brisk pace but stopped many times along the way looking at little shops which sold all sorts of goods. I was impressed with Finell's keen eye for detail, the interesting questions she asked shop keepers and her curiosity. She has genuine passion for this topic.

Fulfilling a dream

For many people, having a shop where they can sell what they love is a dream. Whether it be model trains, gourmet food, antiques or Christmas ornaments, to be surrounded by what fascinates you, to share your knowledge with similarly-minded customers, is a goal in life. Whether you're starting out or starting a second life. Dorothy Finell's book "The Speciality Shop" provides all the answers on how to make that dream a reality.

Perfect for any specialty business library

Any who have dreamed of owning more than the ordinary retail store will find plenty of practical tips and insights in THE SPECIALTY SHOP: HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN UNIQUE AND PROFITABLE RETAIL BUSINESS. The author spent the last twenty years researching the most successful and interesting shops across the U.S., Europe and Australia: her international approach combines the insights and applied experience of over thirty successful owners and provides plenty of practical advice for would-be owners. Perfect for any specialty business library or general-interest lending library collection.