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COMIC BOOK STORE OWNER, IN-DEPTH: It's Really Pleasing To Have Someone Really Like What You Suggest To Them

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Mel, is a Comic Book Store Owner; he shares what he likes most about his job, it's challenge, his key decision, how hard it is to find work in his industry and his work-life balance. Location is everything when it comes to running a retail business; Mel's key decision was locating the city's only comic book store near a college campus and high school where's there's plenty of foot traffic.

Job Title: Comic Book Store Owner

Employer: Self-Employed

Job Summary: Entrepreneurs

Job Description

Entrepreneurship is the pursuit of opportunity without regard to resources currently controlled. An entrepreneur sees an opportunity and exercises initiative by organizing a venture to turn an idea into reality. An entrepreneur is often seen as a business leader and innovator of new ideas and business processes.

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Entrepreneurship is defined by risks and rewards. Most people who become entrepreneurs are more comfortable with risks; prefer unstructured working and learning environments and collaborating with small team of people.

Quick Facts

Average salary

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$0 - $200,000

Projected Job Growth

Not applicable

Typical schedule

Varies Widely, Full-time, Long hours

Typical workplace

Home, Indoor, Office, Remote

Personal Qualities

Adventurous, Courageous, Creativity, Leadership ability, Problem solving skills, Public speaking ability, Teamwork, Verbal communication skills, Networking, Organizational skills, People skills

Educational Path

Education Requirement

Bachelor's degree

Recommended Education Degree

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree

Recommended Majors

Business Administration and Management
Business
Business and Management
Finance
Economics
Liberal Arts
Public Administration
Entrepreneurial
Accounting
Computer Science
Engineering
Social Sciences

Related Careers

Chief Executive Officer
Small Business Owner.

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