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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
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 Authors
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.
Ravel Buckley has held management and operations positions for Snowline Hospice Thrift Stores, which generate over $3 million a year. Carol Costa is a professional writer and financial journalist. Carol the treasurer of her local St. Vincent De Paul Society, which operates two large thrift stores. Her published books include: Alpha Teach Yourself Accounting in 24 Hours and Alpha Teach Yourself Bookkeeping in 24 Hours.
Ravel Buckley has held management and operations positions for Snowline Hospice Thrift Stores, which generate over $3 million a year.Carol Costa is a professional writer and financial journalist. Carol the treasurer of her local St. Vincent De Paul Society, which operates two large thrift stores. Her published books include:Alpha Teach Yourself Accounting in 24 Hours and Alpha Teach Yourself Bookkeeping in 24 Hours.
Carol Costa has written for numerous business publications and has been a correspondent for thePhoenix Business Journal and The Tucson Business Chronicle. She has owned a bookkeeping and tax service and worked as an accountant.
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