Author | : Carol Costa |
File Size | : 42,6 Mb |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Language | : English |
Release Date | : 05 January 2010 |
ISBN | : 9781101195468 |
Pages | : 476 pages |
The Complete Idiot s Guides to Starting and Running a Thrift Store by Carol Costa Book PDF Summary
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