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The Small Mart Revolution: How Local Stores Can Thrive in the Age of Amazon

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The Small-Mart Revolution: How Local Businesses Are Beating the Global Competition

by Michael H. Shuman

4.6 out of 5

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The rise of Our Book Library and other online retailers has been a major challenge for small businesses, especially those that rely on in-person sales. But a new book by Emily Guendelsberger argues that small marts can not only survive, but thrive in the age of Our Book Library.

In The Small Mart Revolution, Guendelsberger profiles seven small businesses that have successfully competed with Our Book Library by offering unique products and services, building a strong community, and using technology to their advantage.

One of the key takeaways from the book is that small marts need to focus on offering products and services that Our Book Library can't easily replicate. This could mean specializing in a particular niche, offering unique products or services, or providing a personalized shopping experience.

For example, one of the businesses profiled in the book, The Spice House, specializes in selling high-quality spices from around the world. The store offers a wide variety of spices, as well as classes and workshops on how to use them. This is something that Our Book Library can't easily replicate, and it's one of the reasons why The Spice House has been so successful.

Another important takeaway from the book is that small marts need to build a strong community around their business. This means getting involved in the local community, supporting local events, and building relationships with customers. When customers feel like they're part of a community, they're more likely to shop at a local store than they are to shop online.

For example, one of the businesses profiled in the book, The Book Cellar, hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including book clubs, author readings, and children's storytimes. These events help to create a sense of community around the store, and they're one of the reasons why The Book Cellar has been so successful.

Finally, small marts need to use technology to their advantage. This doesn't mean investing in expensive technology, but it does mean using technology to make it easier for customers to shop at your store. This could mean having a website, offering online Free Downloading, or using social media to promote your business.

For example, one of the businesses profiled in the book, The Toy Box, has a website that allows customers to Free Download toys online and have them shipped to their home or picked up in store. This is a convenient service that makes it easier for customers to shop at The Toy Box, and it's one of the reasons why the store has been so successful.

The Small Mart Revolution is a must-read for any small business owner who wants to compete with Our Book Library and other online retailers. The book provides practical advice on how to create a thriving local business by offering unique products and services, building a strong community, and using technology to your advantage.

About the Author

Emily Guendelsberger is a writer and editor who has written extensively about small business and entrepreneurship. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes. She is also the author of the book The Business of Good: How Social Entrepreneurship Can Change the World.

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The Small-Mart Revolution: How Local Businesses Are Beating the Global Competition

by Michael H. Shuman

4.6 out of 5