The Complete Idiot's Guides to Starting and Running a Thrift Store
Turn Old Merchandise into a Thriving New Business| By: | Carol Costa; Ravel Buckley |
| Publisher: | Dorling Kindersley US |
| Print ISBN: | 9781592579525 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781101195468 |
| Edition: | 0 |
| Copyright: | 2010 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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A thrifty offering for the prospective thrift-store owner . . . In economic times like these, thrift stores have seen a 35% increase in sales in 2008; so what better time to start one? While fairly cheap, it is complicated, however. Here, two experts cover the entire process, including such vital topics as how to: set up the store on a nonprofit basis; choose a location; get funding; get the word about donations of saleable items; recruit and manage volunteer staff; sort, price and recycle donations. • Practical, step-by-step approach to the process • Troubleshooting tips and best practices that really work • Funding by and partnering with community organizations