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    Jul 13, 2008, 10:57 AM
    We want to open a church thrift shop
    Our church is interested in turning our rectory into a thrift shop. Can anyone give me info on where to start? Thank you!
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    Jul 13, 2008, 11:01 AM
    Go to your state building where you file for Tax identification business licenses
    And tell them you want to open a church thrift store and they will give you the forms
    Ask them what all else you have to do.
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    Jul 15, 2008, 04:49 PM
    Doesn't your minister/priest live in the rectory... or am I having a senior moment?

    My brother's mother-in-law ran a church thrift shop. First of all, you have to get quality donations, all cleaned and inspected: coats, dresses, trousers and so on and hang them on a stainless steel rack like in a store, all sized and labeled. Have a table for handbags towels and that kind of thing. No used shoes or pillows.

    YOu need name for your business(ReSale Shoppe), a tax identification number for a non-profit business and a bank account. Check with the church secretary about other non-profit numbers you may need, i.e. sales tax exemption... and so forth.

    Good Luck... seem to be a very timely business to engage in! :)
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