National Preparedness Month - Sept

How prepared are you for the unexpected? Have you made it a priority to keep your important documents in a central location for easy retrieval?

If you have not made the time September is a great place to start the process for putting your items together. You cannot predict the future but you can be more prepared for what can happen.

Today you can:
* Purchase a portfolio
* Purchase a safe
* Gather important documents (passport, birth certificate, social security card, etc)
* Select beneficiary
* Complete will
* Update insurance for complete coverage

It is better to be prepared. Take the time to get your business in order.

For resources, assistance and organization tips contact us at www.makeithappenc.com

We want you to be ready for whatever can come your way.

Fashionably Business Workshops

Monday, August 16th, 2010: Visual Merchandising for Retailers: What makes a compelling visual display? How can I create windows that will get customers to leave the sidewalk and come into my store? During this 90-minute workshop, participants will learn about the art of visual merchandising, and why it is vital to the health of a "brick and mortar" retail establishment. REGISTER: http://fashionbizvisualmerch.eventbrite.com

Monday, August 23rd, 2010:Merchandising Basics for Fashion Entrepreneurs: This workshop is perfect for designers who are trying to get their products placed in a retail establishment and for retailers who want to learn more about the buying process. Participants will receive a general overview of the planning and buying function as it relates to the realm of fashion retail.
REGISTER: http://fashionbizmerch.eventbrite.com

Understanding Business Financials- 3 Part Series
August 13th, 2010: Part I: The Basics- Pricing & Sales Projections: This workshop explains the basics of business financials and how to begin developing a "makes sense" financial plan for your business. In this first session, participants will learn about various types of pricing strategies, how to create a price list for products & services, how to setting hourly rates (services) and markups (products), and how to develop an initial or working operating budget. By the end of this workshop participants will have the beginnings of a good working pricelist and understand how to better develop sales projections for their business.
REGISTER: http://fashionbizfinancials.eventbrite.com

August 18th, 2010: Part II: Overview of Financial Statements: Come and learn what the various financial statements actually mean and how to develop good financials using the SCORE.org financial plan template. In this second session, participants will learn about the basic accounting principles that every business owner & manager should understand, the four key financial statements (Income, Cash Flow, Equity and Balance Sheet) and the key operating statement (Profit & Loss), and how to actually read the financial & operating statements to determine the profitability of your business.
REGISTER: http://fashionbizfinancials.eventbrite.com

Questions? businessdev@gwfcc.org or call us at 202.709.DCFF (202.709.3233)