Introduction
Sergi Ferrer-Salat and Tatxo Benet are two entrepreneurs who have decided to bet on culture and open bookstores in Barcelona. Despite the economic difficulties, these two entrepreneurs have shown their passion for cultural diffusion and have created unique spaces in the city center.
Sergi Ferrer-Salat: The Finestres bookstore
Sergi Ferrer-Salat is a pharmaceutical entrepreneur who has decided to invest in the world of bookstores. Its bookstore, Finestres, has been remarkably successful since its opening in April 2021. In 2022, Finestres recorded a turnover of 1.56 million euros, 85% more than the previous year However, despite the increase in sales, the bookstore closed with red numbers, with losses of 869,000 euros in 2022 [[1]](https://www.ara.cat/llengua/5-arguments-5- tricks-not-changing-language-not-annoying_1_4544047.html). These losses are explained by the high investments that Ferrer-Salat has made to launch the bookstore
Tatxo Benet: The Ona bookstore
Tatxo Benet is an audiovisual professional who has decided to venture into the world of bookstores. His bookstore, Ona, has had moderate growth in terms of turnover, with 849,000 euros in 2022, 5% more than the previous year [[1]](https://www.ara.cat/llengua/5 -arguments-5-tricks-not-changing-language-not-inconvenient_1_4544047.html). However, the bookshop’s losses have increased, going from 432,000 euros in 2021 to 894,000 euros in 2022
Personal projects
Both Sergi Ferrer-Salat and Tatxo Benet have created these bookshops as personal projects. They have invested resources and time to create unique spaces in which they have shown their derias and passions. In addition, both entrepreneurs have a great philanthropic task and have contributed to the world of culture in different ways
conclusion
Sergi Ferrer-Salat and Tatxo Benet are two entrepreneurs with a passion for culture and the dissemination of knowledge. Despite the economic difficulties, they have decided to open bookstores in Barcelona and have created unique spaces in the center of the city. With their dedication and effort, they have shown that culture is an important value and worth investing in