The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Starting and Running a Thrift Store

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Starting and Running a Thrift Store
by: Ravel Buckley(Author),Carol Costa(Author)
Publisher: Alpha Books
Publication Date: 5 Jan. 2010
Language: English
Print Length: 333 pages
ISBN-10: 1592579523
ISBN-13: 9781592579525
Book 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