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ProspectsHOME DECOR CRAFTING EDUCATION CHARITY

A TAG SALE is much like a flea market where tags are

place on items for sale in an informal marketplace.

Tag Sales are the incubators and breeding grounds of

entrepreneurs that represent the Free Enterprise

System and they are the representatives and protec-

tors of an American Way of Life. Flea Markets are the

only opportunity available for a person to start a

business without a large layout of capital and long

term commitments. Albert LaFarge, author of U.S.

Flea Market Directory, says, "Today's American flea

market is a modern version of a phenomenon that has

endured throughout history in all civilized societies

- wherever there is a high concentration of people,

there will be market days when they assemble for the

exchange of goods and services." The marketplace of

the ancient Greeks was known as the Agora; in Rome,

the Forum; and in Israel, at the Temples.

Prospects is a tag sale studio for new/young entrepreneurs locally and abroad. Locally, it will be used to teach children about general business concepts & entrepreneurialism; Abroad, it will provide a marketplace for entrepreneurs who have received micro-business loans to overcome poverty.

THE PROSPECTOF SUCCESSA BUSINESS PLAN

Prospects Tag Sale Studio will serve three primary purposes: 1) To sell crafted & recrafted goods to bene�t new/young entrepreneurs locally and abroad; 2) To serve as a “craft guild” or meeting place for craftsmen, artists, educators & those furthering the work of Children of Grace and Micro Business Mentors.; 3) To cause positive change & transformation in this community through education/awareness & events.

TAG SALE STUDIO (purpose #1)

Tag Sales are a play on the currently popular “Parisian Flea Market” theme so many home decor stores are using (especially here in Danville). �e concept of a “tag sale studio” is a di�erent take on the Parisian Flea Market...it’s the “American” version of this chic trend. It’s essentially a garage sale - not a full-time retail operation so the space can be used for classes, meetings, events, etc. Goods can be collected over a period of time and advertised for one or two-day sales (perhaps in conjunction with the Farmers Market on Saturdays...). Use Facebook, Craigslist, storefront and street signage to announce sales (similar to garage sale marketing). Goods to include arts, crafts and refurbished furniture and home goods from new/young entrepreneurs locally (Betsy’s work, students, other artists...) and abroad (MBM entrepreneurs, CoG children, etc.).

GUILD (purpose #2)

�e concept of a “guild” is a play on the concept of “gilding”

which is a play on this meaning of the word “grace.” Guilds became popular in America during the early stages of the Industrial Revolution. �is period of time....prosperity, cornerstone for America’s strength and success as a nation...referred to as the “Gilded Age” (good and bad connotations but �e Grace Guild will pay tribute to the positive aspects of this important part of American history.

EDUCATION/AWARENESS (purpose #3)

Educational classes would include instruction in: art, crafts, entrepreneurship & charity and how they have in�uenced the better aspects of American culture (prosperity, entrepreneur-ship & charity). Expand this concept with the story of how CoG & MBM are helping children and entrepreneurs in Uganda and how we can share our resources to further this cause. Make contact with Mr. Wright to teach American History classes (perhaps in conjunction with craft and music projects - Betsy, Elizabeth & others). Classes would build on the themes of prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, Gilded Age, Industrial Revlolution, �e Great Depression and early history of Danville and how our roots here have shaped (or can bring us back) to important concepts (hard work, creative thinking, brotherly love, charity, etc.). Use “eco-friendly” trend to teach kids to be creative with existing resources, to regain the sense of thriftiness that was gained following the Great Depression. Utilize local museum & veterans to help instruct & inspire kids.

tag sale studioProspects

MIXING OLD WITH NEWCREATIVE COMBINATIONS

A TAG SALE is much like a flea

market where tags are place on

items for sale in an informal

marketplace. Tag Sales are the

incubators and breeding grounds of

entrepreneurs that represent the

THE STORY OFMR. O’NEILLAND THE TAO HOUSE

A TAG SALE is much like a flea

market where tags are place on

items for sale in an informal

marketplace. Tag Sales are the

incubators and breeding grounds of

entrepreneurs that represent the

Free Enterprise System and they

are the representatives and protec-

tors of an American Way of Life.

Flea Markets are the only opportu-

nity available for a person to start

a business without a large layout

of capital and long term commit-

ments. Albert LaFarge, author of

U.S. Flea Market Directory, says,

"Today's American flea market is

a modern version of a phenom-

enon that has endured through-

out history in all civilized

societies - wherever there is a

high concentration of people,

there will be market days when

they assemble for the exchange

of goods and services." The

marketplace of the ancient

Greeks was known as the Agora;

in Rome, the Forum; and in Israel,

at the Temples.

Uniquely Danville.


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