Wayne Jordan

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’. The collection reveals the rapidly changing world of the early 2000s. This was a time of the internet revolution, when social media first affected student life, when mobile phones and laptops became ubiquitous, when handwritten work was passing into history, when The Buttery closed its doors – and all this coming against the backdrop of an overheating then imploding Irish economy. This kaleidoscope of recollections captures a student body in transformation and features stories of personal discovery and achievement against the odds. For some it proved a life-changing era when sexual, racial or class barriers were confronted. This volume concludes a remarkable half-century journey, portraying the lives of others, and of ourselves.

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 businesses that declare bankruptcy are profitable; they just run out of cash. In this book, I'll point out a few of the common traps that startup retailers - and some old-timers - fall into. Once you know what the traps look like, you'll be able to avoid them. If you already find yourself in a financial tight spot, you'll learn a few tactics that will put you back on solid ground. Here's a small sample of what you'll learn in this book: ●How to make money with an antique mall booth●How to make your booth stand out from the competition.●Eight tactics that will turn your booth into a selling powerhouse.●Five tips for buying right: practice these techniques and you'll seldom overpay for inventory.●A simple formula for knowing how much inventory you'll need. Never be stuck with dead inventory again ●How much you'll have to charge to make a profit.●Ten pricing tactics that will keep your inventory moving.●Five strategies to sell more without taking markdowns.●When - and how much - to take markdowns; timing is everything This book presupposes that you already know something about antiques. I won't tell you which items you should stock or what items are hot-sellers; all that information is available elsewhere. My purpose here is to present the basics of running a profitable mall booth. Although my focus is Antique Mall dealers, the principles apply to retail stores of any type or size

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 astounding. Sales at resale shops increased over fifty percent between 2008-2016, while discount store sales fell by half, and department stores lost one quarter of their revenues during the same period. In 2018, used goods sales in the U. S. totaled $19 billion, with vintage clothing sales growing twenty-one times faster than new clothing sales. Full-price retailers are suffering while re-commerce is thriving. Today, entrepreneurs flock to capitalize on the used-goods consignment bonanza. In the coming decade, hundreds of startup consignment shops will open across America, offering a variety of vintage goods. Some shops will succeed, others will fail. Dealers who plan well will prosper. Running a consignment shop is more than just "what do I sell and where do I get it", but the realities of taxes, insurance, sales, marketing, websites, leases, employees, cash flow, financial statements, and much more. Would-be shop owners can either learn as they go, or prepare in advance. In The Consignment Gold Rush, 45-year veteran reseller Jordan explains your operating choices so you won't be ambushed by unexpected consequences. Starting a new business of any sort is divided into two distinct processes: imagineering and engineering. The Imagineering section will lead you to such discoveries as: What sells best in your market What the ideal location looks like How much money you need to get started What equipment and fixtures you must have How to open a shop that's fully stocked from "day one" How to calculate what your profits will be under various scenarios The engineering process covered in this book discusses the how-to of getting set up, and the basics of running a retail operation. Here's a sample of the topics: Dealing with "The Man" licenses, permits, leases, taxes, lawyers, accountants, banking, and the IRS How to keep a steady flow of customers coming into your store Pricing tactics that will keep your inventory moving and assure a profi Layout & merchandising techniques that will turn your shop into a selling powerhouse Strategies for boosting revenue without raising your commission Minding your money This book guides you through both imagineering and engineering. When you have finished reading it, you will have a detailed plan for establishing and operating your unique shop in your town. Every town is different, and every marketplace different; there is no "one size fits all" business plan for consignment shops. This book will guide you to your plan. The promise to you is this: if you grasp these materials and apply the processes in The Consignment Gold Rush, you will have all the tools you need to open and run a successful consignment shop. Will this book prevent failure? No, but it will increase your chance of success. Begin your exploration by opening the "Look Inside" link on this page. Consider the information offered in the Table of Contents. Then, open the link to the Wayne Jordan author page beneath the book title above. Read the reviews of his other books to get a feel for the quality of the content offered. When you're satisfied that The Consignment Gold Rush will help you reach your goal, then buy it. You'll be glad you did.