Things I’d Have Done Differently
Occasionally on discussion fora, somebody asks existing store owners “What mistakes did you make when you started”, or “What would you have done differently”? T...
Category: Operations
This category includes everything relating to the mechanics of running a store.
The Flea Market Way
I’ve recently created a truncated form of business plan describing a low-budget way to start a game store. Get inventory, get some fixtures, and focus on ...
Making Money at Cons
My new article at rpg.net is up. It talks about finding, planning, and handling your sales at conventions. Cons give you an opportunity to reach those customers...
Free Games
In this week’s upcoming article on The Business of Gaming Retail, I talk about how to get free games–to the tune of over $2,000 a year.
Brian’s Fate
In A Cautionary Tale on RPG.net, I described the business of a person not named Brian. Here’s an update Brian managed to hold on for a while, parti...