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1 WELCOME TO

2 WHY Provides reliable source of unrestricted income Provides a place where public can purchase at low cost Provides an opportunity for volunteers and donors to contribute to the Fuller Center mission.

3 Chattahoochee Fuller Center ReUse Store Leased building -February 2014 Grand opening- April 26, 2014 Start-up cost- $7,500 Size- 12,000 square feet (5000) showroom Area population- 20,000 people Staff 2 full time employees, 5 (unpaid) volunteers Merchandise- Everything except mattresses

4 SPEAK TO CHURCHES, ROTARY CLUBS, LIONS CLUBS, & SENIOR CITIZENS GROUPS

5 SEND FLYERS TO COLLEGES AND ASK THEM TO INSERT COPIES INTO THE BULLENTIN

6 SEND FLYERS TO CHURCHES

7 BUSINESS LICENSE

8 THE BEGINNING

9 LOTS OF HARD WORK

10 ALMOST READY

11 FILLING YOUR BUILDING

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14 WELCOME TO OUR STORE

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18 REQUIREMENTS The People The Location The Building The Customers

19 Homeowners on a budget Small apartment owners/landlords Remodelers Bargain shoppers Handy men/women Many regular shoppers

20 The Location Area with Affordable Occupancy Cost Major Street or Highway Retail Area Lighting, parking and safety features Drop off location Cost of occupancy Buy or Lease

21 The People Store Manager ***The Getter*** Inventory Stockers, Pricers and Cleaners Driver Cashiers Volunteers

22 A Business?? DEFINITELY Donors and Customers REQUIRE you to be a professionally run BUSINESS.

23 The “GET” Serendipity Perseverance Performance

24 Donors Lumber Yards Window Shops Plumbing Supply Companies Hardware Stores Flooring Distributions Lightening Companies Individual Donors Remodelers

25 The Merchandise Mix DoorsLumber WindowsRoofing Plumbing Paint GlasswareFurniture Household ItemsDishes Lightening Furniture Flooring Appliances Paint Sink, Toilets, Vanity's

26 What We Don’t Sell Oil Based Paint Gas Appliances Used Electrical - Switches, Receptacles, Circuit Breakers Lawn and garden chemicals- open containers AND Any material unsafe, unsanitary, or harmful

27 Advertising is KEY Word of Mouth Newspaper Ads Store Signage Good Customer/Donor Experience Vehicle Signage

28 INVOLVE YOUR COMMUNITY/ASK BUSINESSES FOR DONATIONS

29 VOLUNTEERS

30 SIGNAGE ON BUILDING

31 Be Creative

32 VOLUNTEERS

33 HAVING FUN WITH VOLUNTEERS

34 RIBBON CUTTING DAY

35 Guide Line to Pricing

36 GIFT IN KIND

37 DONATION FORM

38 SOLD

39 STORE CREDIT 415 North Gilmer Avenue Lanett, Al. 36863 334-644-2500 Name:________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________ Store Credit as of:__________________ This sheet is worth $_______________ at the Fuller Center ReUse Store due to the return policy of store credit. To Redeem: This sheet must be brought to the store. When redeemed, please record how much was use and if there was any remaining balance. Initial: $ ________________ Purchase ____________ Remainder_______________ Employee Signature:______________

40 GET READY TO OPEN YOUR FULLER CENTER REUSE STORE. WE HOPE TO ATTEND YOUR GRAND OPENING SOON!


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