The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting and Running a Thrift Store
19.95
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Book Details
Author(s)Ravel Buckley, Carol Costa
PublisherALPHA
ISBN / ASIN1592579523
ISBN-139781592579525
Sales Rank828,289
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
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
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
