“The Business of Books: How to Start a Book-Related Business”: Session 2

Want to start a book-related business don’t know where to start? Join us for a four-part workshop series for BIPOC* literary entrepreneurs.

Today’s topics include a “Square One” presentation by Business Impact NW, "Financial ABCs" to help you create a financial plan and envision the life cycle of your business. There will also be a roundtable on bookstores featuring booksellers from Third Place Books, Estelita's Library and Paper Boat Booksellers, as well as a resource fair.

Save the date for the rest of the workshop dates: November 12; and December 6!

This event is being presented in person at the Douglass-Truth Branch. It is presented in partnership with African American Writers’ Association, Business Impact Northwest, Hugo House, Indigenous People’s Institute, Langston Seattle, Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association, Seattle City of Literature, Seattle Credit Union, Seattle Office of Economic Development, and Seattle Urban Book Expo.

This event is supported by The Seattle Public Library Foundation, the Gary and Connie Kunis Foundation, and 4Culture. Thanks to media sponsor The Seattle Times.

*BIPOC means Black, Indigenous and People of Color

Banner Photo by Takafumi Yamashita through Unsplash

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Douglass-Truth Branch - The Seattle Public Library, 2300 East Yesler Way, Seattle, United States