Apparel Entrepreneurial Business Course - From Design Concept to Consumer

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:

* 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

Saturday, November 22nd: 9:00AM to 4:00PM

Sunday, November 23rd: 10:00AM to 2:00PM

This workshop is presented by:

Frances Harder, Founder and Executive Director of Fashion Business Inc.,

Dana Fried, Managing Partner of Delphic Consulting Group

This workshop must be pre-paid
November 22nd, 2008 9:00 AM   through   November 23rd, 2008 4:00 PM
FBI Resource Center
127 E. 9th Street
Suite 212
Los Angeles, CA 90015
United States
Phone: 213-892-1669
Email:
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