Apparel Business Workshop
Thursday March 18, 2010 9:00 - 5:00 pm
Designed by experienced professionals with a track record of success, to assist designers and new apparel companies achieve their goals of becoming a successful and profitable company.
This 8 hour course has been created to guide the apparel entrepreneur through the many complex parts of starting and operating an apparel company.
Topics covered include:
- 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
More information + Registration: Visit Fashionbizinc.org
No Risk Equals No Sales.
How to Plan, Merchandise and Brand Your Business in a Global market
This is a two part session:
Part one – February 16, 2010 11:00 AM
Part two - February 17, 2010 2:30 PM
Taking a risk in today’s business economic climate is a difficult step but necessary in order to develop and grow your retail or branded company for apparel and footwear. Join a panel of industry experts who will examine the various aspects of planning, merchandising, branding, sales and international marketing opportunities for a US fashion business.
Part 1 - Moderator - Frances Harder
Panel: Dana Fried, Rob Greenspan, Staci Riordan, Ernesto Mantilla, David Perry
Panel 2 - Moderator: Frances Harder
Panel: Dana Fried, Farah Bhatti, Bobby Hines US Trade & Commerce rep. Jill Mazur
Location: To be announced
Retailing for Profit in a New Economy
Lifestyle, financial planning and new merchandising methods are an important part of succeeding in the changed economy.
Date:
February 18, 2010 9:00 AM
This seminar will discuss new online marketing and traditional methods that should be incorporated into planning for 2010 retail operations and beyond.
Moderator: Frances Harder
Panel: Dana Fried, Joe Kaufman, Susan Brand
Location: To be announced
