Hi, I am hoping to open a charity shop(op,goodwill shop) in Okayama. Anyone done anything similar and have any good advice, pitfalls or useful comments? Thank you.
Hi, I am hoping to open a charity shop(op,goodwill shop) in Okayama. Anyone done anything similar and have any good advice, pitfalls or useful comments? Thank you.
Hello Kathrynsanday and welcome on board
Just to inform you that a new thread has been created with your post in the Okayama Forum so as to help you get better response with your query.
Regards
Kenjee
Hi,
I live in Okayama and have done for about 13 years.
What sort of goods will you selling?
I would be happy to offer my services if needed as a volunteer.
I have thought often about finding some volunteer work.
Best regards,
Jeff
I will be selling used clothing in sizes suitable for foreigners, small household appliances, shoes, bags, accessories, used English books and learning Japanese books. There will be a reading area with free coffee and homemade cakes. 77% of the profit will go to help underpriveledged children with the remaining 33% going to animal rescue in Osaka. volunteers will be welcome.
My biggest hurdle is renting the empty shop I want in Omoto cho. The owner is in Tokyo and can't be bothered and the 2nd choice is smaller. I have stockpiled loads of goods and hope to open late September when I get back from the UK.
Thank you.
I will be there in September and would be happy to help as a volunteer.
Jeff
Thank you.
I would just say that there are people here rescuing animals. Japanese people that is. I am sure some of those could advise you about obtaining an empty property here. There are loads of them. Forget owners in tokyo.
Jeff