Why hire a consultant?

Another set of well-informed eyes and ears may be just what you need to move your business to the next level—whether you are contemplating an expansion, a change in staff structure, a new location, or just need some outside help getting your latest, greatest idea from concept to reality. In times of trouble, you may need support to guide your store back to profitability or some help figuring out the answers to the tough questions that arise in difficult times. Independence can be lonely. A good consultant is like a working partner, with only one objective: to improve your business.

If you are thinking of joining the ranks of independent booksellers, you may want that extra set of eyes to help you look before you leap—especially if you’re leaping with your hard-earned cash in hand! Independent bookselling is one of the most rewarding—and most challenging—careers you can choose. We can help you be certain that this job’s for you. And if it is, you’ll appreciate expert advice to get you started—whether in a new store we help you create, or in a store that we help you evaluate for purchase.

Changing Hands Bookstore, Tempe, AZ