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New Member Series: Store Ownership 101- Q3 2024
Recorded August 20, 2024 for New Member Series
This session will provide new and prospective bookstore owners with an opportunity to ask questions of seasoned bookstore owners/staff. New and new-ish members are welcome.
This installment features:
- Clarrissa Cropper, owner of Frugal Bookstore (MA)
- Cathy Fiebach, owner of Main Point Books (PA)
- Melanie Moore, owner of Cincy Book Bus (OH)
Recorded August 20, 2024 for New Member Series
This session will provide new and prospective bookstore owners with an opportunity to ask questions of seasoned bookstore owners/staff. New and new-ish members are welcome.
This installment features:
- Clarrissa Cropper, owner of Frugal Bookstore (MA)
- Cathy Fiebach, owner of Main Point Books (PA)
- Melanie Moore, owner of Cincy Book Bus (OH)
| Attachment | Size |
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 New Member Series: Store Ownership 101-8.20 Chat | 9.21 KB |
| New Member Series: Store Ownership 101-8.20 Transcipt | 82.01 KB |
New Member Series: Intro to ABA Benefits
Recorded July 30, 2024 for New Member Series
The first part of this series will offer a tutorial on navigating Bookweb.org to ensure a better understanding of where to find the information most vital for members. The presentation will look at the member dashboard, education resources, networking & community, business affinity partnerships, marketing, advocacy, and much more. The end of the session will offer booksellers an open forum during which they can ask questions and talk with ABA staff.
Recorded July 30, 2024 for New Member Series
The first part of this series will offer a tutorial on navigating Bookweb.org to ensure a better understanding of where to find the information most vital for members. The presentation will look at the member dashboard, education resources, networking & community, business affinity partnerships, marketing, advocacy, and much more. The end of the session will offer booksellers an open forum during which they can ask questions and talk with ABA staff.
| Attachment | Size |
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| 7.30 Intro to Benefits Chat | 6.59 KB |
| 7.30 Intro to Benefits Transcript | 76.34 KB |
New Member Series: Store Ownership 101- Q2 2024
Recorded May 7, 2024 for New Member Series
This session provides new and prospective bookstore owners with an opportunity to ask questions of seasoned bookstore owners/staff. New and new-ish members are welcome.
This installment features:
Kelly Nusz, owner of Foxing Bookstore (KY)
Nina Sanchez, owner of 51st Ward Books (IL)
Sherrele Goloversic, owner of The Book Reader's Venue (TX)
Suzanna Hermans, owner of Oblong Books (NY)
Recorded May 7, 2024 for New Member Series
This session provides new and prospective bookstore owners with an opportunity to ask questions of seasoned bookstore owners/staff. New and new-ish members are welcome.
This installment features:
Kelly Nusz, owner of Foxing Bookstore (KY)
Nina Sanchez, owner of 51st Ward Books (IL)
Sherrele Goloversic, owner of The Book Reader's Venue (TX)
Suzanna Hermans, owner of Oblong Books (NY)
| Attachment | Size |
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| New Member Series: 5.7.24 Store Ownership 101-Chat | 15.79 KB |
| New Member Series: 5.7.24 Store Ownership 101-Transcipt | 83.58 KB |
New Member Series: Intro to ABA Benefits
Recorded April 30, 2024 for New Member Series
The first part of this series will offer a tutorial on navigating Bookweb.org to ensure a better understanding of where to find the information most vital for members. The presentation will look at the member dashboard, education resources, networking & community, business affinity partnerships, marketing, advocacy, and much more. The end of the session will offer booksellers an open forum during which they can ask questions and talk with ABA staff.
Recorded April 30, 2024 for New Member Series
The first part of this series will offer a tutorial on navigating Bookweb.org to ensure a better understanding of where to find the information most vital for members. The presentation will look at the member dashboard, education resources, networking & community, business affinity partnerships, marketing, advocacy, and much more. The end of the session will offer booksellers an open forum during which they can ask questions and talk with ABA staff.
| Attachment | Size |
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| New Member Series:Intro 4.30.24 Chat | 7.05 KB |
| New Member Series:Intro 4.30.24 Transcript | 69.74 KB |
New Member Series- Store Ownership 101
Recorded February 6, 2024 for New Member Series
This session will provide new and prospective bookstore owners with an opportunity to ask questions of seasoned bookstore owners/staff. New and new-ish members are welcome.
Recorded February 6, 2024 for New Member Series
This session will provide new and prospective bookstore owners with an opportunity to ask questions of seasoned bookstore owners/staff. New and new-ish members are welcome.
| Attachment | Size |
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| New Member Series: Store Ownership 101-Chat | 9.21 KB |
| New Member Series: Store Ownership 101-Transcipt | 76.33 KB |
New Member Series-Intro to ABA Benefits
Recorded January 30, 2024 for New Member Series
The first part of this series will offer a tutorial on navigating Bookweb.org to ensure a better understanding of where to find the information most vital for members. The presentation will look at the member dashboard, education resources, networking & community, business affinity partnerships, marketing, advocacy, and much more. The end of the session will offer booksellers an open forum during which they can ask questions and talk with ABA staff.
Recorded January 30, 2024 for New Member Series
The first part of this series will offer a tutorial on navigating Bookweb.org to ensure a better understanding of where to find the information most vital for members. The presentation will look at the member dashboard, education resources, networking & community, business affinity partnerships, marketing, advocacy, and much more. The end of the session will offer booksellers an open forum during which they can ask questions and talk with ABA staff.
| Attachment | Size |
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| Chat | 4.86 KB |
| Transcript | 68.1 KB |
ABA New Member Series: Store Ownership 101
Recorded November 7, 2023 for New Member Series
This session will provide new & prospective bookstore owners with an opportunity to ask questions of seasoned bookstore owners/staff. New and new-ish members are welcome!
Recorded November 7, 2023 for New Member Series
This session will provide new & prospective bookstore owners with an opportunity to ask questions of seasoned bookstore owners/staff. New and new-ish members are welcome!
| Attachment | Size |
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| ABA New Member Series: Store Ownership 101-Chat | 7.82 KB |
| ABA New Member Series: Store Ownership 101-Transcipt | 67.08 KB |
New Member Series: Intro to ABA Benefits Q4
Recorded October 31, 2023 for New Member Series
Our New Member Series: Intro to ABA Benefits includes a tutorial on navigating Bookweb.org to ensure a better understanding of where to find the information most vital for members. The presentation looks at education resources, networking and community, business affinity partnerships, indie marketing, advocacy, and much more. The second half of the session will offer booksellers an open forum during which they can ask questions and talk with ABA staff.
The opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording. Please see the most recent coffee break and/or the daily email update for the most current information.
Recorded October 31, 2023 for New Member Series
Our New Member Series: Intro to ABA Benefits includes a tutorial on navigating Bookweb.org to ensure a better understanding of where to find the information most vital for members. The presentation looks at education resources, networking and community, business affinity partnerships, indie marketing, advocacy, and much more. The second half of the session will offer booksellers an open forum during which they can ask questions and talk with ABA staff.
The opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording. Please see the most recent coffee break and/or the daily email update for the most current information.
| Attachment | Size |
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| Chat Copy | 2.8 KB |
| Transcript | 57.39 KB |
Recorded October 11, 2022 for New Member Series
Our New Member Series: Intro to ABA Benefits includes a tutorial on navigating Bookweb.org to ensure a better understanding of where to find the information most vital for members. The presentation looks at education resources, networking and community, business affinity partnerships, indie marketing, advocacy, and much more. The second half of the session will offer booksellers an open forum during which they can ask questions and talk with ABA staff.
The opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording.
Recorded October 11, 2022 for New Member Series
Our New Member Series: Intro to ABA Benefits includes a tutorial on navigating Bookweb.org to ensure a better understanding of where to find the information most vital for members. The presentation looks at education resources, networking and community, business affinity partnerships, indie marketing, advocacy, and much more. The second half of the session will offer booksellers an open forum during which they can ask questions and talk with ABA staff.
The opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording.
| Attachment | Size |
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| Chat Copy | 1.92 KB |
| Transcript | 58.61 KB |
New Member Series: Store Ownership 101 - Q3
Recorded August 8, 2023 for New Member Series
Our New Member Series:Store Ownership 101 provides new and prospective bookstore owners with an opportunity to ask questions of seasoned bookstore owners/staff.
The opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording.
A full transcription is available for this session. Please note that it is machine-generated and not reviewed for accuracy.
Recorded August 8, 2023 for New Member Series
Our New Member Series:Store Ownership 101 provides new and prospective bookstore owners with an opportunity to ask questions of seasoned bookstore owners/staff.
The opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording.
A full transcription is available for this session. Please note that it is machine-generated and not reviewed for accuracy.
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| Chat Copy | 6.17 KB |
| Transcript | 73.9 KB |
Recorded August 9, 2022 for New Member Series
Our New Member Series:Store Ownership 101 provides new and prospective bookstore owners with an opportunity to ask questions of seasoned bookstore owners/staff.
The opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording.
A full transcription is available for this session. Please note that it is machine-generated and not reviewed for accuracy.
Recorded August 9, 2022 for New Member Series
Our New Member Series:Store Ownership 101 provides new and prospective bookstore owners with an opportunity to ask questions of seasoned bookstore owners/staff.
The opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording.
A full transcription is available for this session. Please note that it is machine-generated and not reviewed for accuracy.
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| Chat Copy | 9.7 KB |
| Transcript | 67.35 KB |
 Alcott's Attic Media Kit | 8.51 MB |
New Member Series: Intro to ABA Benefits Q3
Recorded July 11, 2023 for New Member Series
Our New Member Series: Intro to ABA Benefits includes a tutorial on navigating Bookweb.org to ensure a better understanding of where to find the information most vital for members. The presentation looks at education resources, networking and community, business affinity partnerships, indie marketing, advocacy, and much more. The second half of the session will offer booksellers an open forum during which they can ask questions and talk with ABA staff.
The opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording. Please see the most recent coffee break and/or the daily email update for the most current information.
Recorded July 11, 2023 for New Member Series
Our New Member Series: Intro to ABA Benefits includes a tutorial on navigating Bookweb.org to ensure a better understanding of where to find the information most vital for members. The presentation looks at education resources, networking and community, business affinity partnerships, indie marketing, advocacy, and much more. The second half of the session will offer booksellers an open forum during which they can ask questions and talk with ABA staff.
The opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording. Please see the most recent coffee break and/or the daily email update for the most current information.
| Attachment | Size |
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| Chat Copy | 3.17 KB |
| Transcript | 40.67 KB |
Recorded July 12, 2022 for New Member Series
Our New Member Series: Intro to ABA Benefits includes a tutorial on navigating Bookweb.org to ensure a better understanding of where to find the information most vital for members. The presentation looks at education resources, networking and community, business affinity partnerships, indie marketing, advocacy, and much more. The second half of the session will offer booksellers an open forum during which they can ask questions and talk with ABA staff.
The opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording.
Recorded July 12, 2022 for New Member Series
Our New Member Series: Intro to ABA Benefits includes a tutorial on navigating Bookweb.org to ensure a better understanding of where to find the information most vital for members. The presentation looks at education resources, networking and community, business affinity partnerships, indie marketing, advocacy, and much more. The second half of the session will offer booksellers an open forum during which they can ask questions and talk with ABA staff.
The opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording.
| Attachment | Size |
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| Chat Copy | 1.24 KB |
| Transcript | 34.54 KB |
New Member Series: Store Ownership 101 - Q2
Recorded May 9, 2023 for New Member Series
Our New Member Series:Store Ownership 101 provides new and prospective bookstore owners with an opportunity to ask questions of seasoned bookstore owners/staff.
The opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording.
A full transcription is available for this session. Please note that it is machine-generated and not reviewed for accuracy.
Recorded May 9, 2023 for New Member Series
Our New Member Series:Store Ownership 101 provides new and prospective bookstore owners with an opportunity to ask questions of seasoned bookstore owners/staff.
The opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording.
A full transcription is available for this session. Please note that it is machine-generated and not reviewed for accuracy.
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| Chat Copy | 5.93 KB |
| Transcript | 71.81 KB |
Recorded May 10, 2022 for New Member Series
Our New Member Series:Store Ownership 101 provides new and prospective bookstore owners with an opportunity to ask questions of seasoned bookstore owners/staff.
The opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording.
A full transcription is available for this session. Please note that it is machine-generated and not reviewed for accuracy.
Recorded May 10, 2022 for New Member Series
Our New Member Series:Store Ownership 101 provides new and prospective bookstore owners with an opportunity to ask questions of seasoned bookstore owners/staff.
The opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording.
A full transcription is available for this session. Please note that it is machine-generated and not reviewed for accuracy.
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| Chat Copy | 6.34 KB |
| Transcript | 69.29 KB |
New Member Series: Intro to ABA Benefits Q2
Recorded April 11, 2023 for New Member Series
Our New Member Series: Intro to ABA Benefits includes a tutorial on navigating Bookweb.org to ensure a better understanding of where to find the information most vital for members. The presentation looks at education resources, networking and community, business affinity partnerships, indie marketing, advocacy, and much more. The second half of the session will offer booksellers an open forum during which they can ask questions and talk with ABA staff.
The opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording. Please see the most recent coffee break and/or the daily email update for the most current information.
Recorded April 11, 2023 for New Member Series
Our New Member Series: Intro to ABA Benefits includes a tutorial on navigating Bookweb.org to ensure a better understanding of where to find the information most vital for members. The presentation looks at education resources, networking and community, business affinity partnerships, indie marketing, advocacy, and much more. The second half of the session will offer booksellers an open forum during which they can ask questions and talk with ABA staff.
The opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording. Please see the most recent coffee break and/or the daily email update for the most current information.
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| Chat Copy | 1.27 KB |
| Transcript | 48.15 KB |
Recorded April 12, 2022 for New Member Series
Our New Member Series: Intro to ABA Benefits includes a tutorial on navigating Bookweb.org to ensure a better understanding of where to find the information most vital for members. The presentation looks at education resources, networking and community, business affinity partnerships, indie marketing, advocacy, and much more. The second half of the session will offer booksellers an open forum during which they can ask questions and talk with ABA staff.
The opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording. Please see the most recent coffee break and/or the daily email update for the most current information.
Recorded April 12, 2022 for New Member Series
Our New Member Series: Intro to ABA Benefits includes a tutorial on navigating Bookweb.org to ensure a better understanding of where to find the information most vital for members. The presentation looks at education resources, networking and community, business affinity partnerships, indie marketing, advocacy, and much more. The second half of the session will offer booksellers an open forum during which they can ask questions and talk with ABA staff.
The opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording. Please see the most recent coffee break and/or the daily email update for the most current information.
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| Chat Copy | 3.3 KB |
| Transcript | 53 KB |
New Member Series: Intro to ABA Benefits Q1
Recorded January 10, 2023 for New Member Series
Our New Member Series: Intro to ABA Benefits includes a tutorial on navigating Bookweb.org to ensure a better understanding of where to find the information most vital for members. The presentation looks at education resources, networking and community, business affinity partnerships, indie marketing, advocacy, and much more. The second half of the session will offer booksellers an open forum during which they can ask questions and talk with ABA staff.
The opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording. Please see the most recent coffee break and/or the daily email update for the most current information.
New Member Series: Store Ownership 101 - Q4
Recorded November 8, 2022 for New Member Series
Our New Member Series:Store Ownership 101 provides new and prospective bookstore owners with an opportunity to ask questions of seasoned bookstore owners/staff.
The opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording.
A full transcription is available for this session. Please note that it is machine-generated and not reviewed for accuracy.
Recorded November 8, 2022 for New Member Series
Our New Member Series:Store Ownership 101 provides new and prospective bookstore owners with an opportunity to ask questions of seasoned bookstore owners/staff.
The opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording.
A full transcription is available for this session. Please note that it is machine-generated and not reviewed for accuracy.
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| Chat Copy | 4.25 KB |
| Transcript | 70.82 KB |
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