The Complete Idiot's Guides to Starting and Running a Thrift Store

Turn Old Merchandise into a Thriving New Business

Business & Finance, Marketing & Sales, Retailing, Career Planning & Job Hunting, Small Business, Entrepreneurship & Small Business, Entrepreneurship
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Author: Ravel Buckley, Carol Costa ISBN: 9781101195468
Publisher: DK Publishing Publication: January 5, 2010
Imprint: Alpha Language: English
Author: Ravel Buckley, Carol Costa
ISBN: 9781101195468
Publisher: DK Publishing
Publication: January 5, 2010
Imprint: Alpha
Language: English

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.

- A practical, step-by-step, approach to the process
- Troubleshooting tips and best practices that really work
- Funding by and partnering with community organizations

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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.

- A practical, step-by-step, approach to the process
- Troubleshooting tips and best practices that really work
- Funding by and partnering with community organizations

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