whilst studying for my final med exam, i got an idea to set up a book shop when i go home after graduation insyaallah.
building's concept
if possible i want to build a small shop made from glass just in front of my house. the building will more or less look like this one
the reason i want it to made from glass is so that people can see from outside that the building contains a lot of books and they will be attracted to come and visit as it will be a very unique feature. furthermore, i assume the cost would be less if it is made from glass only. the situation is in front of the masjid so that people can visit my shop and if they hear the azan they can go to perform the prayers five times a day. they can also visit my shop after the prayers. in the building i will put a few sofas so that people can come and read the book at my shop just like what popular book shop did in their stores. therefore my shop will be a library at the same time. oh and lastly, i will make sure that there are parking spaces available for the customers.
books supply
regarding the supplies of book, i am considering to import books from indonesia as my brother said that indonesia are very prolific in translating books from other languages especially arabics. malay's books as a start, in the future, books in other languages especially english and arabic will be added.
promotion
i will try to ask someone famous eg tok guru nik aziz to come for opening ceremony of my shop. in addition of that, i will organize a talk regarding the importance of reading in our life. i will advertise my shop in a local newspaper and go to every kuliah to promote my shop.
other incomes
i will consider to do a photocopy business by taking contracts from schools nearby as a side income to sustain my bookshop
reason
the reason to open a book shop is to serve the local community. i want to make sure that our society is a society that is full with knowledge. i addition to that is for sure as an income for me as well.
bazli
final med UCC @_@
