How to Open a Second-Hand Thrift Store Business

If you love hunting for unique treasures and are looking for a retail business that is rewarding and inexpensive to start, then starting a secondhand store may be ideal for you.

When traditional retail business is slowing down, customers are still buying, but they are shopping for bargains and special deals. They want to pay less, but they don't feel like they are missing out on value. Thrift stores fit this niche perfectly, and will probably grow - seeing the popularity of second-hand sales on eBay.

Find out from veteran bargain hunter Lori Soard what 100 second-hand business owners had to say about running a successful thrift store business

Why is Soard's Guide a Top Pick? See what you get >>

• Your options for buying an established store, franchising, or opening a new store
• How to create a business plan and get financing
• Where to get inventory (consignment, resale, or new) and how to ensure you make a profit
• How to set up your store to maximize sales and prevent theft, plus tips for selling online
• How to attract customers and increase sales
• Essential advice for managing your store
• Click here >> Start a Thrift Store

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Most of my favorite small business resources for thrift store businesses actually will save you money too. This makes starting your second hand business easier. In addition, when creating a professional image (with things like a professional logo and website plus customer services like a toll-free phone number and credit card payment options), potential clients will view you as a reliable, professional and trustworthy business and will want to do business with you.

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How to Attract Customers to Your Thrift Store

No matter what type of clothing you sell, there are certain marketing techniques that will not only find you new customers, but will entice them to buy more clothing, accessories and shoes from you and buy more often.

Respected Small Business Marketing Expert David Frey shows you how to implement these strategies that have to shown to work wonders for virtually any business. Find out how >> Build Your Thrift Store Client Base

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I've noticed that some second-hand stores also offer new items at bargain prices. Usually things that are past season or can't be sold elsewhere.

If you want to expand your thrift store "product line", you may want to consider purchasing odd-but-interesting new discount items at wholesale and including them on your sale floor. This alone can differentiate you from other thrift store competitors, especially if you can offer hard-to-find items that are in high demand.

You can use the wholesale search engine below and look for free to see what's available now.

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