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ShopTalk - November Evening Session

ShopTalk - November Evening Session (November 19, 2021)
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Topic:
  • Bookselling Essentials
Tags:
  • 101

This session follows the format of an Open Forum: 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 ShopTalk for the most current information.

A full transcription and closed captioning are available for this session. Please note that both are machine-generated and are not reviewed for accuracy.

Technology Meetup - Tips & Tricks for Better Product Photography

Technology Meetup - Tips & Tricks for Better Product Photography (November 11, 2021)
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Topic:
  • Operations
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  • Technology

During this session, ABA IndieCommerce Director Phil Davies and Marketing Manager Courtney Wallace will share tips, tricks, and best practices for creating better product photography.

A full transcription is available for this session. Please note that it is machine-generated and not reviewed for accuracy.

Technology Meetup - Tips & Tricks for Better Product Photography (November 11, 2021)
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Topic:
  • Finance
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  • Technology

During this session, ABA IndieCommerce Director Phil Davies and Marketing Manager Courtney Wallace will share tips, tricks, and best practices for creating better product photography.

A full transcription is available for this session. Please note that it is machine-generated and not reviewed for accuracy.

New Member Series: Store Ownership 101 - Q4

New Member Series: Store Ownership 101 - Q4 (November 9, 2021)
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Topic:
  • Bookselling Essentials
Tags:
  • 101
  • Owners and Managers

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.

Marketing Meetup - Eventbrite Boost

Marketing Meetup - Eventbrite Boost (November 4, 2021)
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  • Marketing & PR
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  • Technology

During this session booksellers will hear from Jorge Portillo, Senior Commercial Manager at Eventbrite on their new Boost service; the only marketing platform built specifically for events. Eventbrite Boost allows you to market to more people and manage your events all in one place.

>A full transcription and closed captioning are available for this session. Please note that both are machine-generated and are not reviewed for accuracy.

Marketing Meetup - Eventbrite Boost (November 4, 2021)
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Topic:
  • Marketing & PR
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  • Technology

During this session booksellers will hear from Jorge Portillo, Senior Commercial Manager at Eventbrite on their new Boost service; the only marketing platform built specifically for events. Eventbrite Boost allows you to market to more people and manage your events all in one place.

>A full transcription and closed captioning are available for this session. Please note that both are machine-generated and are not reviewed for accuracy.

ShopTalk - November Afternoon Session

ShopTalk - November Afternoon Session (November 2, 2021)
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Topic:
  • Bookselling Essentials
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  • 101

The first 30 minutes of this ShopTalk will be dedicated to an introduction to our new Member Dashboard for booksellers.

This session follows the format of an Open Forum: 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 ShopTalk for the most current information.

A full transcription and closed captioning are available for this session. Please note that both are machine-generated and are not reviewed for accuracy.

ShopTalk - November Afternoon Session (November 2, 2021)
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Topic:
  • Bookselling Essentials
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  • 101

The first 30 minutes of this ShopTalk will be dedicated to an introduction to our new Member Dashboard for booksellers.

This session follows the format of an Open Forum: 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 ShopTalk for the most current information.

A full transcription and closed captioning are available for this session. Please note that both are machine-generated and are not reviewed for accuracy.

ShopTalk - October Evening Session

ShopTalk - October Evening Session (October 28, 2021)
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Topic:
  • Bookselling Essentials
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  • 101

This session follows the format of an Open Forum: 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 ShopTalk for the most current information.

A full transcription and closed captioning are available for this session. Please note that both are machine-generated and are not reviewed for accuracy.

ShopTalk - October Evening Session (October 28, 2021)
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Topic:
  • Bookselling Essentials
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  • 101

This session follows the format of an Open Forum: 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 ShopTalk for the most current information.

A full transcription and closed captioning are available for this session. Please note that both are machine-generated and are not reviewed for accuracy.

ShopTalk - October Evening Session (October 28, 2021)
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Topic:
  • Bookselling Essentials
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  • 101

This session follows the format of an Open Forum: 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 ShopTalk for the most current information.

A full transcription and closed captioning are available for this session. Please note that both are machine-generated and are not reviewed for accuracy.

ShopTalk - ABC Group

ShopTalk - ABC Group (October 19, 2021)
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Topic:
  • Bookselling Essentials
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  • Children's Bookselling

This session provides kids focused booksellers and bookstore owners with the opportunity to come together for an open conversation to share best practices, talk about their business, and have a dialogue on the developing needs of children's bookstores and booksellers during Covid and beyond.

ShopTalk - ABC Group (October 19, 2021)
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Topic:
  • Bookselling Essentials
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  • Children's Bookselling

This session provides kids focused booksellers and bookstore owners with the opportunity to come together for an open conversation to share best practices, talk about their business, and have a dialogue on the developing needs of children's bookstores and booksellers during Covid and beyond.

Technology Meetup - Staff Scheduling Platforms

Technology Meetup - Staff Scheduling Platforms (October 14, 2021)
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Topic:
  • Finance
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  • Technology

This session features booksellers discussing what staff scheduling platforms they are using, what their process is, and useful tips.

Guest speakers are:

A full transcription and closed captioning are available for this session. Please note that both are machine-generated and are not reviewed for accuracy.

Technology Meetup - Staff Scheduling Platforms (October 14, 2021)
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Topic:
  • Finance
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  • Technology

This session features booksellers discussing what staff scheduling platforms they are using, what their process is, and useful tips.

Guest speakers are:

A full transcription and closed captioning are available for this session. Please note that both are machine-generated and are not reviewed for accuracy.

Technology Meetup - Staff Scheduling Platforms (October 14, 2021)
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Topic:
  • Operations
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  • Technology

This session features booksellers discussing what staff scheduling platforms they are using, what their process is, and useful tips.

Guest speakers are:

A full transcription and closed captioning are available for this session. Please note that both are machine-generated and are not reviewed for accuracy.

Marketing Meetup - Mixed and Used Book Inventory

Marketing Meetup - Mixed and Used Book Inventory (October 7, 2021)
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Topic:
  • Marketing & PR
Tags:
  • Handselling

Booksellers will hear from several guest speakers on a range of topics related to marketing both mixed and used book inventory including marketing ideas that have worked for them, how their trade-in programs work, and placement within the store.

A full transcription and closed captioning are available for this session. Please note that both are machine-generated and are not reviewed for accuracy.

Marketing Meetup - Mixed and Used Book Inventory (October 7, 2021)
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  • Marketing & PR
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Booksellers will hear from several guest speakers on a range of topics related to marketing both mixed and used book inventory including marketing ideas that have worked for them, how their trade-in programs work, and placement within the store.

A full transcription and closed captioning are available for this session. Please note that both are machine-generated and are not reviewed for accuracy.

ShopTalk - October Afternoon Session

ShopTalk - October Afternoon Session (October 5, 2021)
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Topic:
  • Bookselling Essentials
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  • 101

The first 30 minutes of this ShopTalk were dedicated to a brainstorming session on how to celebrate/promote Indies First.

This session follows the format of an Open Forum: 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 ShopTalk for the most current information.

A full transcription and closed captioning are available for this session. Please note that both are machine-generated and are not reviewed for accuracy.

ShopTalk - October Afternoon Session (October 5, 2021)
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Topic:
  • Bookselling Essentials
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  • 101
  • Events

The first 30 minutes of this ShopTalk were dedicated to a brainstorming session on how to celebrate/promote Indies First.

This session follows the format of an Open Forum: 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 ShopTalk for the most current information.

A full transcription and closed captioning are available for this session. Please note that both are machine-generated and are not reviewed for accuracy.

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