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Human Resources Essentials for the Bookstore

Human Resources Essentials for the Bookstore (February 11, 2024)
Content related to the education session Human Resources Essentials for the Bookstore, Winter Institute 2024.
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Topic:
  • Bookselling Essentials
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  • 101
Description
It’s critical that owners and managers understand Human Resources (HR) practices. This three-hour seminar will be divided into three 45-minute segments with a ten minute break between each segment. In segment one, booksellers will receive a foundational understanding of what HR is, what it is not, and clarity on federal HR rules and regulations that are in place to protect a business. Segment two will provide booksellers with more specifics on HR hot-topics in the small business space including onboarding, employee record keeping, termination, communication and more. The seminar will conclude with a panel discussion with plenty of room for Q&A.
 
Speakers
Randy Egolf, Joseph-Beth Booksellers - Cincinnati, OH
Chonteau McElvin, Spiral Circle - Orlando, FL
Eileen McCormick, Green Apple Books - San Francisco, CA
Martin Patrick, GTM HR Consulting - Clifton Park, NY
 
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New Member Series- Store Ownership 101

New Member Series- Store Ownership 101 (February 6, 2024)
Content related to the education session New Member Series- Store Ownership 101, New Member Series.
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  • Bookselling Essentials
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  • 101

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.

New Member Series- Store Ownership 101 (February 6, 2024)
Content related to the education session New Member Series- Store Ownership 101, New Member Series.
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Topic:
  • Bookselling Essentials
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  • 101

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.

New Member Series-Intro to ABA Benefits

New Member Series-Intro to ABA Benefits (January 30, 2024)
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  • Bookselling Essentials
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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.

New Member Series-Intro to ABA Benefits (January 30, 2024)
Content related to the education session New Member Series-Intro to ABA Benefits, New Member Series.
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Topic:
  • Bookselling Essentials
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  • 101

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.

Lightning Talk - Kelsy April of Bank Square Books (Mystic, CT) on Bringing Winter Institute Back to Your Staff

Lightning Talk - Kelsy April of Bank Square Books (Mystic, CT) on Bringing Winter Institute Back to Your Staff (January 11, 2024)
Content related to the education session Lightning Talk - Kelsy April of Bank Square Books (Mystic, CT) on Bringing Winter Institute Back to Your Staff, Lightning Talks.
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Topic:
  • Bookselling Essentials
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  • 101

ABA's Lightning Talk series features booksellers presenting 5-10 minute talks on tech tools, organizational strategies, communication methods, or innovations they’ve made in their stores. On January 11, 2024, Kelsy April of Bank Square Books (Mystic, CT) on Bringing Winter Institute Back to Your Staff.

 

This is a Fire Drill: Preparing for and Avoiding Crises

This is a Fire Drill: Preparing for and Avoiding Crises (November 9, 2023)
Content related to the education session This is a Fire Drill: Preparing for and Avoiding Crises, Regional Conferences.
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  • Bookselling Essentials
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  • 101
Join ABA Director of Education, Kim Hooyboer, as we review some of the top crises stores have experienced this past year. From cybersecurity threats to a car driving into the store, we will provide resources and tips to prepare for and, when possible, avoid these crises at your store. Topics will include: fire, flood, and natural disasters; protesters, break-ins, and ransomware, credit card fraud, and more. Throughout the session, we’ll explore ways to respond to these crises, prioritize employee communication, and mitigate the risk of these events occurring at your store. Think of this session as insurance and take this time to invest in protecting your business.
 
The session guide and accompanying templates can be found in the ABA Bookstore Resource Library.
 
 
This is a Fire Drill was presented at the Fall 2023 Regional Shows.

 

ABA New Member Series: Store Ownership 101

ABA New Member Series: Store Ownership 101 (November 7, 2023)
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Topic:
  • Bookselling Essentials
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  • 101
  • Owners and Managers

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!

ABA New Member Series: Store Ownership 101 (November 7, 2023)
Content related to the education session ABA New Member Series: Store Ownership 101, New Member Series.
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Topic:
  • Bookselling Essentials
Tags:
  • 101
  • Owners and Managers

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!

New Member Series: Intro to ABA Benefits Q4

New Member Series: Intro to ABA Benefits Q4 (October 31, 2023)
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Topic:
  • Bookselling Essentials
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  • 101

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.

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