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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 6 hour course has been created to guide the apparel entrepreneur through the many complex parts of starting and operating an apparel company.

First Session Tuesday August 24 from 6:00- 8:30

Second Session Wednesday August 25 from 6:00 - 8:30

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.,

and

Dana Fried, CEO of Delphic Consulting Group, www.delphic-group.com

This workshop must be pre-paid

LOCATION: 455 Market Street, Floor 6 San Francisco, CA 94105