The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting and Running a Thrift Store
Carol Costa, "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting and Running a Thrift Store"
English | 2010 | ISBN: 1592579523 | EPUB | pages: 352 | 3.4 mb
English | 2010 | ISBN: 1592579523 | EPUB | pages: 352 | 3.4 mb
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