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I own a bookstore and about 90% of back office work is automated by software and AI. Probably most fulfilling project I've worked on in the past few years after

I own a bookstore and about 90% of back office work is automated by software and AI. Probably most fulfilling project I've worked on in the past few years after taking a long break from tech.

datsci_est_2015 19d ago
The last 10% is probably the most important. It sounds like you have agents doing all the tasks that SaaS would’ve provided in the past. Most people wouldn’t have shelled out for that SaaS though because the subscriptions would eat their margin. You probably still (occasionally) need things like legal counsel that would be foolish to use LLM output for.
zergrush 19d ago
interesting....i didn't know people still bought books from bookstore when they compete with Amazon, who are your demographics? I really do love the bookstores but haven't been in one in ages
- MiloLeo 18d ago
  Do you really live in a place that does not have independent bookstores? The market is a little more niche, but they still exist and can do well.
  - zergrush 18d ago
    There are a few but they are empty I enjoy them a lot
jbs789 19d ago
As it should be. Gets your employees out front talking with customers.