Apparel Entrepreneurial Business Course June 13, 2009

Orange County - Apparel Entrepreneurial Business Course
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 Two day, 11 hour course has been created to guide the apparel entrepreneur through the many complex parts of starting and operating an apparel company.
Saturday, June 13th: 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sunday, June 14th: 10:00AM to 2:00PM
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
This workshop is presented by:
Frances Harder, Founder and Executive Director of Fashion Business Inc., www.fashionforprofit.com
Dana Fried, Managing Partner of Delphic Consulting Group www.delphic-group.com
www.harderfriedandassociates.com

Location:

The CAMP

2937 Bristol Street

Costa Mesa, California

92626

www.thecampsite.com

Registration Information:

United States Contact Phone: 213-892-1669, Email: [email protected]

Event Fee(s):

EARLY BIRD (Before May 30th) FBI members and students with currant student I.D. - $200.00

Non Members: $250.00

After May 30th - FBI Members & students with currant student I.D. -$225.00

Non Members $295.00 Register Now!

Workshop Testimonials:

* "Two instructors teaching were 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.
* "This is a very clear and well thought out road map to starting an apparel business or any other business for that matter." - T.I.
* "Very practical and precise information about orders, sales, finance. Something to use right away. The people I met. Dana & Frances & the resources were very useful." - V.T.
* "I wish I would have had this (class) before I started my business...but it is never too late to learn." D.F.
* "I have not seen another class of this type offered. They are filling a great need for this type of information." - C.C.
* "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.