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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Perhaps because lots of people suddenly had more time to read, the UK bookshop sector was pretty resilient in the face of COVID-19 – with industry figures showing that the number of independent bookshops actually increased in 2020<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Now, with the economy recovering and physical shops open once more, it’s a great time for anyone to pursue their dream of opening an independent bookshop.<\/p>\n

With the UK’s love of physical books showing no sign of disappearing anytime soon, and the UK’s fondness for shopping locally having only increased during lockdown, there are real opportunities for independent bookshops to thrive. If you operate in a specific niche, you can even start from home, selling online by setting up an ecommerce store.<\/p>\n

Obviously, to be successful, you’ll need more than just a passion for books. You’ll need to identify your target market, work out what your customers are looking for, and get your head around all the regulations involved in running your own business.[\/vc_column_text]\n <\/p>

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