Stepping Up Your Donation Pickups
Donations are the lifeblood of your thrift operation. After all, you can only sell what you receive. Assuredly you will have donors bringing you donated
Preparing for the Final Quarter
If you are like everybody else, you like to see higher sales. If that’s the case, the fourth quarter is for you! Across many different
Fall 2020 Conference FAQ
As we have all been impacted by the pandemic of COVID-19, the SMCo Thrift National Training Conference has as well. We have received many inquiries
Defined Rhythms of Leadership
People are the biggest asset of your thrift operation. Your team members are the individuals who will engage with donors when they come to drop
Setting & Tracking Goals
Each year many people go through the process of establishing New Year’s resolutions. Similarly each year your business needs to be intentional about setting goals
2019 Fall SMCo Thrift Conference Recap
As a thrift operator, we are all truly striving to Do Thrift Better. That’s what our conference participants walked away from Knoxville a few weeks ago
The Impact of Wholesale
If you are considering how to maximize profits from your thrift operation and the value of your donated items, you may want to consider adding
Choosing the Right Real Estate
Thrift stores can have immense impact on the community and when connected to a non-profit, can serve as a great additional funding source. SMCo Thrift
Recap of the Spring 2019 SMCo Thrift National Training Conference
Attendees of the Spring 2019 SMCo Thrift National Training Conference came from far and near. They represented more than 40 different organizations and varying amounts
Luck Favors the Prepared
More than a century ago, Louis Pasteur said “Chance favors the prepared mind.” Still today, the prepared reap an abundance of luck in their favor.
Recap of the Fall 2018 SMCo Thrift National Training Conference
Another event has come and gone. And it was amazing. Having more of my team there would be better. I really felt this conference was
Recap of the Spring 2018 SMCo Thrift National Training Conference
April 18th to 20th was filled with the sharing of non-traditional ideas, some challenging conversations and hands-on learning, all in an effort to Do Thrift