Reopening your bookshop? You need OODA

Bookshops are currently overwhelmed with advice, support and well-meaning individuals offering ideas and 'tips' on what to do. A few months ago, booksellers might have been considering author events, boosting literacy and how to be greener. Now, the 'strategic space' within which their businesses operate has shrunk to the narrow window of: how do we re-open and keep open? This is 'you have one job' territory. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-21 18:52:53 UTC ]
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