Another gold rush has begun in America, but this time the gold is disguised as second-hand goods. These goods are valuable, plentiful, and can be had for next to nothing. Unneeded household decor, clothing, electronics, musical instruments, antiques, artwork and more are being consigned to vintage resellers at a fraction of their original retail value. And, the revenues generated by consignment shops are astoundingSales at resale shops increased over fifty percent between 2008-2016...

Whether you already operate an Antique Mall booth or another type of antique business this book is designed with one purpose in mind: to help antique dealers make the connection between their inventory and their money. Inventory - buying it, pricing it, displaying it, and selling it - is at the core of a dealers "business puzzle". Dealers who fail to grasp inventory essentials will struggle and risk failure, and it won't be because they can't make a profit. Forty percent of all small busin...

Moving companies operate by their own rules. There are rules that govern what, when and how you must pay. There are other rules that govern what you may claim if your shipment is lost or damaged. And, another set of rules that governs how you can complain.As you will see in Relocate for Less!, these rules are applied for the benefit of the moving companies. After all, it's the moving companies that charge the fees and process the claims. Of course, they are going to rule in their o...

This, the fifth and final volume in the Trinity Tales series, completes a cycle that began with tales from the 1960s. It invites readers to step into the world of Trinity College as it was in the first decade of this century through the reflections of students who attended the university during those years.Within its pages lie the stories of twenty-eight graduates from a mix of diverse backgrounds whose experiences may dispel the myths of what it means to be a 'Trinity student'. Th...

Here Am I, Here Am IBy: Johnnie Wayne JordanFor three years Johnnie Wayne Jordan studied the Bible diligently, most days for ten or twelve hours, any time he could find the time. Something had him transfixed—he had to read the Bible, even if it meant missing meal calls. He didn’t understand it at first but was reminded of what David says in the Psalms: “I esteem thy word, O Lord, more than my necessary food.” But God was letting him experience his word. Who was this who int...

How-to, practical advice on running your antiques business, whether a shop or an auction.

"...fresh, realistic, and comprehensive solutions for the millions of Americans who haven't saved enough for retirement."—NANCY COLLAMER, Public Speaker, Career Coach, and Author of Second-Act Careers: 50+ Ways to Profit Your Passions During Semi-RetirementWhen financial planning expert Melissa Phipps decided to quit her 9-to-5 and start her own business, she told herself, "the time is now." It wasn't retirement, but it was the first step. Not long...

Most businesses that close their doors have one thing in common: They ran out of money. Don’t let this happen to you. This indispensable book, part of Allworth’s popular Pocket Small Business Owner’s Guide series, will help you to save money on every aspect of your business, from advertising to overhead. With invaluable cost-cutting tips for all types of businesses, from e-commerce and home-based operations to services and retail, this guide will help you create a blueprint that will allow...

Aspiring and new art gallery owners can now find everything they need to plan and operate a successful art gallery in this comprehensive volume. Edward Winkleman draws on his years of experience to explain step by step how to start your new venture. Chapters detail how to: - write a business plan - find start-up capital - find your ideal locale - renovate the space - manage cash flow - promote and grow your new business - attract and retain artists and clients - hire and manage staff - rep...

Leading pricing expert Rafi Mohammed shows businesses how to reap a financial windfall and foster growth using the underutilized and often overlooked strategy of setting prices.The 1% Windfall reveals how modest incremental changes to an everyday business practice—pricing—can yield significant rewards. Illustrating the power of pricing, a study of the Global 1200 found that if companies raised prices by just 1%, their average operating profits would increase by 11%. Using a 1% incr...

"This book shows you how to catapult yourself to the top of the luxuryreal estate market with proven, practical strategies that work for anyone."Brian Tracy, Author of 55 books in 38 languagesBe the one listing and selling the top 10% properties in your market.Success at this level is all about relationships—the kind you can start creating today. Selling Luxury Homes shows you how to become the trusted advisor to high net-worth buyers and sellers who call on y...

Want to make it big on Broadway-as a techie? Or how about working in smaller regional theater? Careers in Technical Theater explains more than twenty different careers from the perspective of successful theater artists. Included are specialties that have been around for decades, as well as those still emerging in the field. Concise information is provided on job duties, estimated earnings, recommended training, examples of career paths, and the insights are given of working pros in managem...