If you’re in Southern California, I have good news! Fashion For Profit will be in your area sponsoring a workshop to help you learn the ins and outs of starting your own business in the world of fashion. You’ll meet me, Frances Harder,(Founder/Executive Director of Fashion Business Inc. www.fashionbizinc.org) and Dana Fried, the Managing Partner of Delphic Consulting Group.
We have other workshops planned for other areas around the US so register your email to get updates of when and where we will present next: July 11th & 12th - LA, - August 1st & 2nd Phoenix, - August 15th & 16th Dallas, - November 14th & 15th Atlanta
Some of the important topics you must understand before investing both your time and money:
- How to turn your creative ideas into an apparel business
- What licenses you need and how to get them
- Legal issues and how to set up your company
- How to determine your funding needs and where to find financing
- Setting the course for success with a sound business plan
- How to get your samples made
- Finding the right manufacturer and how to protect your IP
- Pricing and how to ensure profitability and margins for growth
- Trade shows and what you need to know
- Sales, marketing and branding your product
- How to protect your cash flow in tough economic times
- How to create budgets needed to ensure your business stays on a successful course
Location: The CAMP; 2937 Bristol Street in Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Register by phone: (213) 892-1669 or by email: info@fashionbizinc.org
Registration Fees:
Early Bird (before May 30)- FBI members and students with valid ID $200.00, Non-Members $250.00
After May 30- FBI Members and students with valid ID $225.00, Non-Members $295.00
Space is limited. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from some of the best in fashion design and merchandising. If you feel that your business could use a jump-start, don’t miss this opportunity.
Great post ! Its really worth to learn the ins and out in the fashion industry , this helps you adopt correct moves with the changing trends.
Posted by: Fashion Merchandising | August 25, 2009 at 01:09 AM