How to Open and Run a Consignment Store: A Comprehensive Guide

by Molly Weis

This book is a comprehensive guide to opening and running a women’s clothing and accessories consignment store. We walk you through the process from the beginning through to opening, and beyond. We outline the very first steps you will take, give you a strategy for approaching them, suggest when to take them, approximately how much they will cost, and guide you through running the store once it is open. We provide detailed explanations, tables, and examples to clearly paint the picture of what to expect and how to tackle some of the complexities of the business of consigning. Keep in mind that success is objective until it is subjective. Meaning that you cannot rely completely on a ‘How To’ guide for success, it is merely a tool. How you use that tool and the passion that you invest is what will determine whether or not you are successful.

97 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2014

About the author

I envy people who can come up with short, sweet, and relevant bios. Actually, I would prefer something short, straightforward, funny, self-deprecating, and self-supporting to say in my bio but it never quite works out that way.

I consider myself to be level headed but I am sure I have delusional moments that allude me.

I have two children who were born at once. The world refers to the phenomena as Twin birth, I refer to it as a dirty trick. My doctor told me that humans weren't meant to have litters and I have to say I agree. Probably my most satisfying accomplishment is that I raised them and myself, and managed to keep us all alive through the process (and relatively normal and prosperous to boot). After struggling through parenthood myself I can see why so many people get it wrong. Personally I think we should have to take a series of tests and get a permit to have a child: you can apply for it while you are getting the permit to fence your yard, or build out your basement.

I attended catholic girl’s school my whole school career.....need I say more. I am college educated, 8 years, but could always do more – I love it.

I currently write and/or read regularly. I first published Authentication Guides for designer purses, then a guide to opening a consignment store, then most recently my first novel (An Eye for an Eye). I also own an upscale consignment boutique. I have worked in the legal field in some capacity for most of my life – yayayaya boring.

I currently live in Atlanta. I was born in Iowa, raised in New Orleans, over-tanned in Florida, and rocked the grunge/granola scene in Seattle. I visit Colorado and California as often as I can as they are some of my favorite places.

Finally, I am as complicated as an uncomplicated person can be, and I want to be your friend until I don’t.

Oh yeah, the dogs thought I should mention that I am an animal lover.