Dawn Capra's Blog (1)

I am a small business owner. I own an independent bookstore. I took out a loan, rented a space and bought inventory. I used part of my and my husband's retirement to pay for the rest. I have been open a year and struggle weekly to pay bills while keeping my shelves well stocked and my doors open. I have come to terms with the possibility of failure. Not that I went into the business expecting to fail, but knowing that it could be a possibility and accepting that possibility. I knew if I did have… Continue