Apparel Entrepreneurial Business Course: From Design Concept to Consumer March 21, 2009

Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22, 200
9:00am to 4:00pm - Saturday
10:00am to 2:00pm - Sunday

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 11 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:
1. How to turn your creative ideas into an apparel business
2. What licenses you need and how to get them
3. Legal issues and how to set up your company
4. How to determine your funding needs and where to find financing
5. Setting the course for success with a sound business plan
6. How to get your samples made
7. Finding the right manufacturer and how to protect your IP
8. Pricing and how to ensure profitability and margins for growth
9. Trade shows and what you need to know
10. Sales, marketing and branding your product
11. How to protect your cash flow in tough economic times
12. How to create budgets needed to ensure your business stays on a successful course

Testimonials:

"Frances Harder and Dana Fried have created something in the world of fashion that has never been done before. They are providing real world, behind the scenes, knowledge on how to successfully start, operate, and grow a fashion brand, TODAY." Brian Hill, Executive Director Phoenix Fashion Week

"Two instructors teaching was great! One from the creative side and one from the business and logistics end worked well. It allows new entrepreneurs to see all the different ‘hats’ they have to wear when starting out." - V.T.

"It was from design to customer-wonderful- Frances and Dana were the best Bang for the Buck I've seen in years." - RP.

"I loved the detailed information and the package of resources." -EU.

"Thank you again for such a helpful workshop this week-end. You both do an amazing job helping entrepreneur designers, and you are really making a difference in our lives and dreams!" - V.T.

Where: One Hallidie Plaza Suite # 406 (Opposite Powell St. BART station off Market St.) San Francisco, CA

Cost: $225.00 FBI and FIN Members & Design Students
$295.00 Non Members

Sign up: On-line at www.fashionbizinc.org or call (213) 892-1669

This workshop is presented by: Frances Harder, Founder and Executive Director of Fashion Business Inc., and Dana Fried, Managing Partner, Delphic Consulting Group www.delphic-group.com

Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, 275 5th Street, San Francisco, 94103. 415-541-8580. www.rencenter.org

Fashion Business Incorporated, California Market Center, 110 E 9th Street Suite C786, Los Angeles, CA
90015. 213-892-1669
www.fashionbizinc.org

Official Website: http://www.fashionbizinc.org