Revenue and Transactions
On average, independent bookstores brought in $697 in revenue on a given day. The average location processed 14 transactions per day, with customers spending an average of $48.24 per transaction.
Sustainable Bookstores
Sustainable bookstores have owners and staff who like people as much as books. Good bookslingers know their stock and their customers’ names. They have a reputation for honesty.
Expenses and Profits
- One of the most significant expenses for a book business is the rent or lease expense.
- Self-publishing and print-on-demand make publishing available to anyone.
How much can a bookstore owner make?
- On average, a used bookstore owner can expect to make a salary range of $30,000 to $50,000 per year.
- How much can a bookstore owner make?
Generating Income for Used Bookstores
- How does a used book store make money?
- What are the ongoing expenses for a used book store?
Selling Used Books Online
- Deciding the types of books to sell is an essential first step.
- This guide shows how to make an extra $100 monthly selling used books online.
Profitability of Bookstores
- Can owning a bookstore be profitable?
- Opening inventory represents one of the largest startup costs.