I propose this business model for bookshops:
- Have one copy of each book, like a library, with the option of ordering a copy in, available for browsing.
- People can pay $10 for a day pass to come in and enjoy the facilities:
unlimited books,
coffee on tap in reusable mugs,
soup on tap in reusable bowls,
showers,
free wi-fi,
lockers (lockers are pay-for-time),
inexpensive sandwiches,
comfy seats
all in a convenient walkable location.
- Option to buy the book you were reading for Kindle or order a physical copy, to be delivered in two days (pay for shipping) or pickup at the bookshop (free shipping).
Money comes from:
$10 facility fee
Physical book sales
Amazon commissions
Sandwich sales
- Have one copy of each book, like a library, with the option of ordering a copy in, available for browsing.
- People can pay $10 for a day pass to come in and enjoy the facilities: unlimited books, coffee on tap in reusable mugs, soup on tap in reusable bowls, showers, free wi-fi, lockers (lockers are pay-for-time), inexpensive sandwiches, comfy seats
all in a convenient walkable location.
- Option to buy the book you were reading for Kindle or order a physical copy, to be delivered in two days (pay for shipping) or pickup at the bookshop (free shipping).
Money comes from:
$10 facility fee
Physical book sales
Amazon commissions
Sandwich sales