The amount of money needed to open a bookstore depended on many factors, such as the city, the size of the bookstore, the type of bookstore, and the way it operated. In addition, other factors such as rent, employee salaries, inventory, and purchasing costs needed to be considered. Generally speaking, the initial capital of a small bookstore might be between hundreds and thousands of dollars, while a large bookstore might need thousands or even hundreds of millions of dollars. The specific funding requirements also depended on the city where the bookstore was located, its geographical location, size, operating model, and expected revenue. Therefore, it is recommended to conduct sufficient market research and financial planning before opening a bookstore in order to determine the scale of funds needed and achieve the expected revenue.