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)

June Celebration

National Professional Wellness Month

June 1–30. Increase your worth in the marketplace. Add value to your company and your customers. Be accessible, reliable and fair. Update your resume, increase your skills and learn your business completely. Become a source of reference: be visible, attend meetings and company or community socials. (from answers.com)

39th Congressional Black Caucus - ALC Pre-Mixer

Join us as we focus on this year's theme reinvest, rebuild, and renew. The networking event is to support entrepreneurs and business owners, while learning more about the Annual Legislative Conference and ways you can become involved.


Mixer Perks:

Industry Contact Matching

Recession Proof Your Brand Resource Guide

Professional Image Consultation

For more information visit: http://alcmixer.eventbrite.com/

Support

One of the most important parts of a successful business is a strong support system. When you have support you are able to go above and beyond the norm because someone is there to cheer on all that you do.

Even on the low days it helps to have a team, staff, family and friends that really believe in what you do.

Also there are many professional organizations that can give you industry support to help your business be informed and up to date on the trends.

If you don't already have the support you desire now is the time to start building your team.