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