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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting and Running a Thrift Store - Softcover

Buckley, Ravel; Costa, Carol

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9781592579525: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting and Running a Thrift Store

Synopsis

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

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About the Author

Carol Costa has written for numerous business publications and has been a correspondent for the Phoenix Business Journal and The Tucson Business Chronicle. She has owned a bookkeeping and tax service and worked as an accountant.

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