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

by Dorothy Finell (Author)
Key Phrases: niche shop, teabag form, hiring and training personnel, Grand Opening, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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“…an ideal guidebook for those looking to realize their retail dreams.”

-Dance Retailer News

“Ever wanted to own your own shop? If so, this book can show you how to let out that inner entrepreneur…. this is recommended as a useful purchase as materials on small-business enterprise are in demand.”

-Library Journal

“In her book, The Specialty Shop, she [Finell] exudes affection and even passion for the art and science of specialty salesmanship and store ownership. With a friendly writing style and a simple, easy-to-read layout, Finell offers a solid overview of what a person needs to know and do to start up and manage a successful niche retail store….The Specialty Shop is warm, welcoming, and full of spirit….Whether you need facts about starting up a New Age niche business or simply wish to rekindle your excitement around the creative possibilities of retail, this book is for you.”

-New Age Retailer Magazine

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“…an ideal guidebook for those looking to realize their retail dreams.”

-Dance Retailer News, June 2007

"This book can show you how to let out that inner entrepreneur….A useful purchase.”

-Library Journal

"...A solid overview of what a person needs to know... to start up and manage a successful niche retail store."

-New Age Retailer Magazine

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: AMACOM; illustrated edition edition (March 13, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 081447442X
• ISBN-13: 978-0814474426
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #217,204 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Specialty Shop in Tourist Towns, October 17, 2007

By	R. Sherrod "RonJovi" (yuba city, california United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A decent book on the subject, however most examples of the specialty shops that the author used were shops located in the heart of tourist destinations (i.e. Monterey, Carmel, Venice, etc). If you live in average non-tourist locations in America like most people, you'll probably not find much useful information. I did, however, like the listings of industry product shows that I otherwise would not have know existed.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars JoyDV, November 7, 2007

By	J. VanDrie (Michigan) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for any specialty business library, May 9, 2007

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

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.