The Next ChapterA brand makeover helps move a bookstore's story forward.
ByGwen Moran•
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Stressed out and the owner of a newly diagnosed ulcer, Stephanie Chandler realized that her high-pressure job as a software salesperson wasn't worth sacrificing her health. She had always loved books, so she decided to pursue that passion, launchingBook Lovers Bookstore, which specializes in gently used paperbacks, hardcover books and audiobooks, in 2003.
Since the beginning, Chandler, 33, has done things on a shoestring budget, from bribing friends with pizza and beer to help her clean and organize her initial inventory of 23,000 books to designing her own website. Admitting that graphic design isn't her strongest suit, she finally forked over $400 to a professional to create a logo for her store.
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