Apparel Entrepreneurial Business Course - From Design Concept to Consumer

Dates: Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23, 2008
Time: 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:

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

Cost: $225 FBI Members & Design Students (proof of enrollment) $275 Non Members

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

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