Love Books? Why Not Become a Book Reseller?

Looking to start a business in a bad economy? Think used. Think frugal. Think timeless. Think book resellers. 

What if I told you how you could gather enough books to start a used book sale business or fill an eStore all for less than $100 including business set-up costs and inventory? Would you do it?

It does not take a lot of money to begin building inventory if you are willing to look for deals and giveaways.  Books are cheap at yard sales, estate sales, and can even be found for free on places like Craig's List and Freecycler.

If you do not have the funds to start a walk-in used bookstore begin by selling used books in flea markets in your area, on a website, or set up a Shopify store. 

Finding Books

There are several great ways to find used books, magazines, videos, and even video games - for free - enough to build an inventory to start your own business.

And the best part is that you can start a book reselling business for less than $100 if you are resourceful (and a little bit ruthless).

• 7 Steps to Start an Online Used Bookstore for Less Than $100

Why Used Books Sell Even During Tough Times

Books are an inexpensive way to escape reality and reading gives us all an excuse to spend a day curled up in a chair (as opposed to in an economic downturn induced fetal position). Book resellers are doing well because more people are selling their used books to raise money (or trading them in for other good-reads) and more people are buying them.

Why People Prefer Book Resellers Over Walk-In Libraries

Yes, there are libraries, but they often lack current best sellers, and you have to return books when you are done reading them. And, most libraries do not offer much in the way of magazines.

If you live in certain places, like Upland, California, where the entire city government is on a 4-day work week to save money, many libraries now have shorter hours and fewer open days.

In a tough economy, people look for ways to cut costs while maintaining a certain standard of living. Buying used books allows consumers to maintain their book habit without guilt.

Used books are one of the few used items you can purchase and give to someone without seeming cheap. Include a personal note about why the book was specially selected for the giftee and that purchasing used books is better for the environment and the gift will be even better received.

More Ways To Make Money

5 Low-Cost, Work-at-Home Business Opportunities for Women - With today's economy heading towards a recession, the best business opportunities for women who want to work from home involve little to no startup capital, and minimal risk. Industries that remain strong even during tough time include services that can save other companies money, and child- and pet-care related products and services.

Supplemental Income Business Ideas - Business Ideas for the Reluctant Entrepreneur - This article is intended to help the "reluctant entrepreneur" - those who were not planning on, or dreaming of starting a business, but suddenly find themselves in a financial or other position that requires them to find an alternative means of income or supplemental income.

Marketing to the Health Industry and Fitness Buffs - Find a Niche
Upscale, expensive exercise equipment sales may be suffering, but millions of people are locked into gym memberships and continue to workout - and buy fitness products.

Pet Products and Services: A Lucrative Industry - Pet owners spend billions of dollars in the U.S. each year on pet products and pet care. Our statistics on the number of pets, how much money is spent on pet products and pet care, and the latest trends in pet-owner spending habits can help you develop your women-owned pet-related business.

200+ Business Ideas For 2014 - 2014 is The Year of The Horse, but it can also be the year you finally start your business. Businesses begin with an idea and desire and are then formed in steps. Many of the initial steps in starting a business are free or inexpensive and can be done in your spare time. Since a large part of forming a business involves research and analysis, the sooner you start, the better. Here are the first steps to take to become an entrepreneur -- deciding what you want to do!

Business Ideas - Baby Showers Are a Timeless Business Opportunity - If you are launching a business that caters to new moms, come up with a line of products that is affordable and serves a need not just an impulse. Still, create the novelties and niches, but parents, now more than ever, need help with the basics. A fancy changing table loses its thrill when there are no diapers in the house.