by Jordan Smith • • Comments Off on Law Firm Fights Back with the Power of Comics
Clobbered by falling extinguishers! Fires erupting in the parking lot! What is a comic shop to do? Fight back with comics! A recent court filing on behalf of Third Planet Sci-Fi and Fantasy Superstore included a thirteen-page comic explaining their…
by Jordan Smith • • Comments Off on New Extension! It’s Not Too Late For Retailers And Creators To Apply For PPP Loans and EIDL
Comic shop retailers and comics creators, if you have been looking for financial relief due to the pandemic, there are still two months for you to apply for the Payroll Protection Program (PPP). President Biden recently signed the PPP Extension…
by Siena Fallon • • Comments Off on CBLDF’s “Virtual Event Safety” Resource Helps You Support Your Community!
Ensure the safety of your patrons with CBLDF’s new best practices guide, “Virtual Event Safety.” This simple visual reference will support retailers, educators, libraries, and creators who are using online gathering tools in making wise decisions to protect themselves and…
by Siena Fallon • • Comments Off on Tips on Hosting a Virtual Event for Your Store
The COVID-19 crisis has changed the way comic shops are able to do business. Despite new restrictions, it’s important that comic shops continue to serve their communities. Hosting a virtual event is a great way to bring people together and…
by Siena Fallon • • Comments Off on Preparing Your Shop for When You’re Ready to Reopen
Many comic shops have been temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 crisis. As some areas begin easing restrictions, it’s important to have a plan in place for when your store reopens, when it has been deemed safe to do so.…
by Siena Fallon • • Comments Off on New to You Comic Book Day and Your Shop
Spring has seen a pause in the release of new comic books. But that doesn’t mean comic shops can’t still celebrate Wednesday as New Comic Book Day. Richard John Early, owner of Paradox Comics-N-Cards, helped create New to You Comic…
by cbldf • • Comments Off on What To Do If You Can’t Pay Rent Because of COVID-19
For many businesses, May 1 brings a new round of anxiety around paying rent. While some were able to use savings or secure relief funding, others weren’t. With the majority of comics businesses being impacted, the lack of income makes…