Business Plan Workshop

Los Angeles ~February & MarchWorkshops
BUSINESS PLAN:The Start of the Business Journey

SATURDAY, February 279am - 3pm
The course will cover the following topics:

1. The thought required for development of the Business Plan providing the best opportunity for success

2. Testing the Business Plan against the realities once the business begins

3. Creating the Financial Plan

4. Developing Budgets:
a. Start up budget

b. Operations Budget

c. Cash Projections

5. Auditing and analytical skills for the Budgets

6. Finding the right computer system

7. Creating the outside management team

8. Quarterly Business Review

9. Business Corrections

This class develops the dream in to a reality

There will be a 1 hour lunch break
Location:

California Market Center

110 East 9th St. Suite C-786

Los Angeles, CA 90079
213.892.1669

info@fashionbizinc.org

Member $ 45.00

Non-Member $ 60.00
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Corsets by Cheri Wilson

Saddleback fashion student Cheri Wilson had her corsets featured on the new website Naked OC. http://www.nakedoc.com/
If you would like to contact her about buying a corset, her e-mail is:cheriwlsn@yahoo.com

Designer Lauch Pad

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Illustrator for Technical Designer

Illustrator for Technical Designer
THURSDAYS, February 25, March 4


This two week class/workshop will focus on tasks specific to the position of technical designer such as:
Sketch and/or drawing revisionsCommunication of construction detailsCommunication of correctionsCommunicate positions of measurement Placement of engineered printsPackaging issuesHang tag placementCommunicate color block or areas of logo placement Format and optimize drawings for email
Step by step workbooks and companion discs containing all supporting files will be provided.


110 East 9th St. Suite C798Los Angeles, CA 90079

213.892.1669
erin@fashionbizinc.org

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Turning a Changed Economy into a Profitable Business Opportunity

PANEL DISCUSSION:Turning a Changed Economy into a Profitable Business Opportunity

WHEN: TUESDAY, March 2

TIME: 4pm - 5pm
COST: FREE
Listen to experts explain how, with careful planning ,to turn those creative ideas into a profitable apparel related business. Join a panel of industry experts who will examine the various aspects of the importance of planning merchandising, branding, sales and international marketing opportunities for a US fashion business. MODERATOR - Frances Harder, President and Founder of Fashion Business, Inc.

PANEL: Susan Brandt, Dana Fried, Bobby Hines, Ken Wengrod, Bobby Hines

LOCATION:GlobalTexLos Angeles Convention CenterSeminar Suite, West Hall, Hall A

Contact Phone: 213-892-1669
info@fashionbizinc.org
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Model Call for Fashion Show - Feb 18th

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Model Call Feb. 18th 12:30pm to 3:50pm

Thread Art Discount

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Fabric Land Semi-Annual Sale!

Fabric Land Semi-Annual Sale!

Semi-Annual Storewide Sale!

4 Big Days!

Wednesday, February 17th through Saturday, February 20th.

Wednesday through Friday, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Saturday, 10:00am - 5:00pm

20% Off of Everything in Stock!

No discount on bridal fabrics and accessories, Ultra Suede and special order items. Feel free to tell friends and family!

www.fabriclandweb.com

936 East Lincoln Avenue

Orange, CA 92865-1905

(714) 974-1214

MAGIC Events

Fashion Business, Inc. Presents:
~ MAGIC Networking Event ~
Feb 17th - 6pm to 8:30pm
Where: Hard Rock Hotel (Central Bar)What: Mix and Mingle with Fashion Industry professionals, including all the FBI Consultants and Seminar Series Speakers. Come face-to-face with like-minded, motivated professionals in your field. Facebook and Twitter can make you quick connections, but shaking an individual's hand will make a lasting impression. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity! See you there!(Drinks NOT included)
SEMINAR SERIES, Presented by the Fashion Business, Inc.

Sourcing Seminars

Part 1: Feb 16, 11:00am

Part 2: Feb 17, 2:30pm

No Risk Equals No Sales. How to Plan, Merchandise and Brand Your Business in a Global market

This is a two part session - Part one - 16th Feb at 11am - Part two will take place on Feb 17th at 2:30PMLocation: To be announcedTaking a risk in today's business economic climate is a difficult step but necessary in order to develop and grow your retail or branded company for apparel and footwear. Join a panel of industry experts who will examine the various aspects of planning, merchandising, branding, sales and international marketing opportunities for a US fashion business. Part 1 - Moderator - Frances HarderPanel: Dana Fried, Rob Greenspan, Staci Riordan, Ernesto Mantilla, David Perry Panel 2 - Moderator: Frances HarderPanel: Dana Fried, Farah Bhatti, Bobby Hines US Trade & Commerce rep. Jill Mazur

Branded Seminars

Feb 17, 11am
Turning a Bad Economy into a Profitable Business Opportunity

This seminar will explain how, with careful planning to turn those creative ideas into a profitable small apparel related business- Presented by: Frances Harder

Branded Seminars Cont.

Feb 18, 9am
Retailing for Profit in a New EconomyLifestyle, financial planning and new merchandising methods are an important part of succeeding in the changed economy. This seminar will discuss new online marketing and traditional methods that should be incorporated into planning for 2010 retail operations and beyond. Location: To be announced Moderator:Frances HarderPanel: Dana Fried, Frank Kaufman, Susan Brandt

About MAGIC Seminar Series:
All Seminars are Free to Attendees. Please keep checking the MAGIConline.com website for details on location of each Seminar.

Fashion Show Model Call Feb. 18th

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Model Call Feb. 18th 12:30pm to 3:50pm

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Laga Handbag Special

Hello Laga supporters!

Now that the holidays are behind us and 2010 is moving along quite quickly, we wanted to stay in touch with you and let you know how important you are to us~

And we thought this would be the perfect time to extend to you a very special offer from Laga Handbags!

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To show our appreciation for your support, for a limited time* we are making available two of our very popular handbags at a very special price.

Our beautiful Abadi "eternal" tote normally sells for $144.95.

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Available now, you can have this amazing bag for $104.95!**

That is a $40 savings!

Our stunning Hidup "live" bag normally sells for $124.95.

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Available now, this best-seller can be yours for only $94.95!**

That is a $30 savings!

*OFFERS END FEBRUARY 22, 2010

**ABADI SPECIAL GOOD ON BURGUNDY/CREAM AND DARK BLUE/CREAM

***HIDUP SPECIAL GOOD ON DARK BROWN/CREAM AND DARK BLUE/CREA

In order to take advantage of these very special prices, please be sure to call our office toll free at 888.524.2224 or email us at info@laga-handbags.com.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Winter Lace Conference

Go to: http://www.hedgehoglacers.org/winter_2010.pdf

James Vincent at Orange Door Studios

February 23, 2010
Orange Door Studios
Monthly Networking Event
Welcomes

James Vincent
Please join Orange Door Studios in welcoming the amazing makeup artist from the Powder Group James Vincent.
http://jamesvincentmakeup.net/
James will be talking about the upcoming trade show for the beauty industry, The Makeup Trade Show LA.
There will be a mini beauty demo of from James as he talks about the tools, tricks, and trends and his favorite products.
Come and learn from the best and get inspired.
Here is a little more info about the Makeup Trade Show James will discuss.
On February 28th and March 1st 2010 the makeup industry will come together to celebrate the craft of the professional makeup artist for the second time ever - at the global epicenter of entertainment and glamour - Los Angeles.
Like The Makeup Show NYC and Miami, The Makeup Show LA will be a pro-artist event for everyone in every area of the makeup industry. We'll deliver the same pro-driven, artistically inspired, celebratory energy of The Makeup Show to the west coast, and bring together your top brands and inspirational artists and educators for two amazing days of community, career and craft building.
It's the west coast must-attend event for anyone in the business of makeup and beauty.

The Makeup Show LA

Time:9:00AM Sunday, February 28th

Monday March 1st
Location: California Market Center

110 East 9th Street, Penthouse 13th floor

Los Angeles, CA 90079

2010 The Makeup Show LA Rates

Show hours 9:00am - 6:00pm
Advance Tickets for the trade show

One Day Ticket $35

Two Day Ticket $50
Student Tickets (Students with ID receive a 10% discount)

One Day Ticket- $31

Two Day Ticket- $44.50
At the Door - If Available

One Day Ticket $50 - Tax is not included

Two Day Ticket $ 70- Tax is not included
For more information, join James Vincent and Couture Beauty for this free networking event at Orange Door Studios on Feb 23rd.

Starts at 7pm

Ends at 10pm
1591 Monrovia Ave

Newport Beach Ca 92631

714-206-6676
Hope to see you.

Tell a friend, bring a friend.

Model Call

Our first model call will be on Thursday, February 18 from 12:30-3:30 in SSC Quad!

Please send and notify any and all candidates our way!

Girls 5’7” and up

Guys 6’ and up

Show date: Friday May 14 @ The McKinney Theatre

Diane McGroarty

949-582-4617

Certificate Petition Deadline March 1st

Are you applying for a certificate in Fashion??? Please contact Malia at malia.hill@gmail.com for a petition form.

Deadlines are:

March 1 for Spring

July 1 for Summer

November 1 for Fall

FBI Walking Tour of Fashion District

Walking Tour of the LA Fashion District Opportunity to Meet Leading Showroom Reps, Textiles Suppliers, and connect to Service Related Resources Register Here! February 10, 2010 9am - 5pm This full-day walking tour is designed for start-up and growing apparel business owners who want exposure to valuable resources and connections to industry experts. In this action packed day you will: * Tour the four major apparel marts in the LA Fashion District * Visit veteran sales reps showrooms * Understand what quality sales reps are looking for * Learn how to best present you line to showrooms * Find textile outlets with low or no minimums * Gain referrals to pattern makers and trend services Register: Already filling up fast! Click here to register! Tentative Itinerary 9.30am - Meet at the FBI in the California Market Center for coffee and orientation. (Bring walking shoes) 10am - Visit a California Market Center showroom (TBD) 11am - Walk to local fabric resources Noon - Visit Copper Building for tour 1pm - Lunch at Tiara Cafe (Included) 2pm - Visit New Mart Building 3pm - New Mart Sales Representative overview 4pm - Visit Garry Building showroom space 4:15pm - The Apparel Mart for patternmakers 4:30pm - Return to FBI for overview and networking and trend presentation 5-5:30pm - Networking If you need hotels we work with California Market Center to get discounts from local hotels. Please email: erin@fashionbizinc.org for more info. Members - $175.00 Non Members - $255.00 Price for everyone includes Lunch!

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Branded Seminars FBI

Branded Seminars Feb 17, 11am Turning a Bad Economy into a Profitable Business Opportunity This seminar will explain how, with careful planning to turn those creative ideas into a profitable small apparel related business- Presented by: Frances Harder

Fashion Business, Inc. Presents: ~ MAGIC Networking Event ~ Feb 17 6pm - 8:30pm Where: Hard Rock Hotel (Central Bar) What: Mix and Mingle with Fashion Industry professionals, including all the FBI Consultants and Seminar Series Speakers. Come face-to-face with like-minded, motivated professionals in your field. Facebook and Twitter can make you quick connections, but shaking an individual's hand will make a lasting impression. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity! See you there! (Drinks NOT included)

Branded Seminars Cont.
Feb 18, 9am

Retailing for Profit in a New Economy

Lifestyle, financial planning and new merchandising methods are an important part of succeeding in the changed economy. This seminar will discuss new online marketing and traditional methods that should be incorporated into planning for 2010 retail operations and beyond.

Location: To be announced

Moderator:
Frances Harder

Panel: Dana Fried, Frank Kaufman, Susan Brandt

MAGIC FBI Seminar Series

SEMINAR SERIES, Presented by the Fashion Business, Inc.

Sourcing Seminars
Part 1: Feb 16, 11:00am
Part 2: Feb 17, 2:30pm

No Risk Equals No Sales. How to Plan, Merchandise and Brand Your Business in a Global market

This is a two part session - Part one - 16th Feb at 11am - Part two will take place on Feb 17th at 2:30PM

Location: To be announced

Taking a risk in today's business economic climate is a difficult step but necessary in order to develop and grow your retail or branded company for apparel and footwear. Join a panel of industry experts who will examine the various aspects of planning, merchandising, branding, sales and international marketing opportunities for a US fashion business.

Part 1 - Moderator - Frances Harder
Panel: Dana Fried, Rob Greenspan, Staci Riordan, Ernesto Mantilla, David Perry

Panel 2 - Moderator: Frances Harder
Panel: Dana Fried, Farah Bhatti, Bobby Hines US Trade & Commerce rep. Jill Mazur

ITAA Design Call

2010 ITAA Design Call Now Available Online! The call for designs is now available at ITAA's website at the following page: http://www.itaaonline.org/template.asp?intPageId=279. The due date for submission is June 1. Starting this year, only members can submit designs. The undergraduate membership fee is $35.00 and details regarding guidelines for membership will be available after ITAA Council’s spring meeting in early March. ________________________________ Award Update for Undergraduate Students Peter Carman from Paris American Academy has updated his undergraduate design award. Instead of sponsoring a student to participate in PAA’s 4-week summer course, Peter is sponsoring an undergraduate student to attend PAA for an entire semester, this could be as early as January 2011. The only difference from the regular submission is that the inspiration and concept for the design must be derived from the conference theme, which is Building Alliances for the 2010 meeting. This is an excellent opportunity for your students, so please encourage them to participate. The requirements include: Ability to study in Paris at PAA for an entire semester, either pre or post graduation Designing a garment with the conference’s theme as the design inspiration and concept. For 2010, that is Building Alliances Be sure to describe the concept and its development within the Design Submission statement (File1.pdf) Enter the design through the regular submission process During the submission process, indicate that you are eligible for this award. There is a window that will prompt you for this information. Be creative! It has come to our attention that some of our members may have been waiting for an email stating that the calls for workshops and special topics were available online, so were taken aback when they received the reminder notice saying that the due date for special topics and workshops is February 1. In the interest of making sure that all of our members have an opportunity to submit quality proposals, the deadline for submission of Special Topics and Workshops has been extended to February 15th. Go to http://www.itaaonline.org/template.asp?intPageId=279 for more details. Please note, the submission information has changed slightly; rather than uploading to the submission site, you will need to email the completed files to VP_Scholarship@itaaonline.org, with a copy to maryanne@itaaonline.org.

Web Address: http://www.itaaonline.org/ Contact Us: (916) 723-1628 6060 Sunrise Vista Drive, Suite 1300 Citrus Heights, CA 95610 USA

FBI Workshops

Los Angeles FBI ~ January Workshops ~ ~ NEW! February Workshops ~ Fashion Business Inc. Presents: Photoshop for Textiles THURSDAY, Jan 28, Feb 4 2pm - 6pm Beginners are welcome! This course requires a basic computer knowledge, (right-click, folder creation, etc... ) The course is broken up into 2 four hour sessions. January 28 and February 4. Session 1: A brief review of Photoshop's user interface and tool set Image basics (Vector vs Raster) Creating our first pattern Complicating the first pattern Offsetting the first pattern, (creating a 'half drop') re-coloring the first pattern Session 2: Spot colors (Pantones) Filters and effects Gradients Trapping and other print issues Additional resources Looking ahead (expanding our skill-set) Step by step work books with screen captures of each step are provided along with CD-ROM's containing all supporting files. This workbook and disc are the students to keep! Class size is limited to 12! Reserve your seat today! When: Thursdays, Jan 28, Feb 4, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00p.m. Where: 110 E. 9th Street, Suite C786, Los Angeles, CA 90079 Cost: $150/$130 for FBI members erin@fashionbizinc.org Register: Click here! Fashion Business Inc. Presents: PAD System Workshop: Computerized Patternmaking January 28 4pm - 6pm PAD's Master Pattern Design, created by a Pattern Maker, can be learned by anyone making manual patterns for precise fittings using draping, muslin & rub downs. Learn how to Transfer PAD files to other CAD Systems. PAD software operates on MAC and Windows platforms. This course will include how to use PAD with other Software (Excel, Adobe Illustrator, Gerber, Lectra, Optitex, etc.) Subjects include: A) Computer Patternmaking, Grading, Marking B) PAD File Transfer to & from GERBER, LECTRA, OPTITEX C) Printing PAD Patterns @ Kinko's via ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR D) Printing PAD Patterns to GERBER or LECTRA Plotter Learn this and more. Why? to help you and the companies you work for save money using the Fastest Pattern making Software in the World in every time study test performed! INSTRUCTOR: Kristine Gloviak Senior Manager (PAD System Operation) kgloviak@gcldistribution.com www.padsystem.com Where: 110 E. 9th Street, Suite C786, Los Angeles, CA 90079 Cost: $50/$35 for FBI members erin@fashionbizinc.org Register: Click here! Fashion Business Inc. Presents: Basic Excel for FASHION NEW DATE! SATURDAY, January 30 9am - 1pm Beginners are welcome! This is a hands-on workshop! In this workshop we will create an invoice from scratch using Microsoft Excel. Step by step workbooks with screen captures will help us follow along with the instructor as we create a custom invoice with formatting and formulas so that we have a working document at the close of the workshop! The workbooks are yours to keep! We will also provide a CD-ROM so that you can burn your files to disc and take them with you also! We will provide instruction for this too! Class Outline: Brief review of the program interface and tool-set Creating the basic layout Formatting cells Formulas Out-putting to .pdf Backing up our files (Burning files to disc) Seating is limited to 12, so pre-register now and reserve your seat! All of our stations currently have the latest version of Microsoft Office installed. This is the software we will be using! See you there! When: Saturday, January 30, from 9am to 1pm Where: 110 E. 9th Street, Suite C786, Los Angeles, CA 90079 Cost: $70/$50 for FBI members erin@fashionbizinc.org Register: Click here! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NEW!!!!! FLATS Class! Level 2 SATURDAY, February 20, 27 9am - 1pm This course requires a basic understanding of Illustrator- (If you have taken the basic flats class, then you are ready for this course) The course is broken up into 2 four hour sessions. ~ Course Syllabus ~ Session 1: a brief review of the basics 'drawing the neck' - (create perfect ribbing) modifying the basic blouse integrating Excel - (insert drawing into an Excel line-sheet) Session 2: complicating the basic flat - (making the blouse into a jacket) buttons on a path pattern fills exporting for email - (techniques for formatting to .pdf and .jpg, so the file emails and prints) Step by step work books with screen captures of each step are provided along with CD-ROM's containing all supporting files. This workbook and disc are the students to keep! Pre-register for this class to reserve your seat! Register Here! Attendees that pre-register are automatically entered to win a FREE copy of Illustrator in the box! Second and third place prizes will be awarded as well! Seating will be limited to 12 for this class! 110 E. 9th Street Suite C786 Los Angeles, CA 90079 erin@fashionbizinc.org 213.892.1669 Quick Links 213.892.1669 www.fashionbizinc.org Upcoming JANUARY 2010 Workshops! FBI Members Only Meeting: Important Meeting for Small Business Owners January 25 6pm-8pm Photoshop for Textiles January 28, February 4 2pm - 6pm PAD System Workshop: Computerized Patternmaking January 28 4pm-6pm Basic Excel For Fashion January 30 9am-1pm Swim and Lingerie Fit Class January 30 9:30am - 12:30pm FEBRUARY Photoshop Line Sheets February 6, 13 9am - 1pm Excel Tech Pack Class February 6 9am - 3pm Walking Tour of the LA Fashion District February 10 9am - 5pm Basic Flats Class on Illustrator February 22, 23 10am - 2pm Illustrator for Tech Design February 25, March 4 9am - 1pm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NEW!!!!!!!! Illustrator for Technical Designers FRIDAYS,February 25, March 4 Instructor: Chris Schiotis This two week class/workshop will focus on tasks specific to the position of technical designer such as: Sketch and/or drawing revisions Communication of construction details Communication of corrections Communicate positions of measurement Placement of engineered prints Packaging issues Hang tag placement Communicate color block or areas of logo placement Format and optimize drawings for email Step by step workbooks and companion discs containing all supporting files will be provided. 110 East 9th St. Suite C798 Los Angeles, CA 90079 213.892.1669 erin@fashionbizinc.org » Register Now

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Moore's Super Sale

Don't Miss Moore's Super Sale

2 days only! Saturday and Sunday

February 6th

10am-6pm

& 7th 10am-3pm

Savings of 30% to 70% off Storewide!*

NO FOOTBALL, NO BEER, NO TV...Just the lowest prices on sewing machines, your favorite sewing supplies, books, cabinets, thread, software and MOORE! Come see us on our Super Sale weekend and save big!

30% OFF ALL NOTIONS & SOFTWARE! 50% OFF ALL FABRIC! Special sale packages - such as our Touchdown deal and Warehouse Halftime deal - make this a great time to buy.

*Off M.S.R.P. on in-stock merchandise. Brother 6000D, Baby Lock Ellisimo, Pfaff CV 5.5, Miele and other UMAP products are excluded.Score A Touchdown With Baby Lock, February 4-7!
O% interest for 36 months* 4 DAYS ONLY* *O.A.C. Valid on Baby Lock purchases of $4,000 or higher on HomeDesign account 2/4/10 - 2/7/10 on promo purchase ballance. Some restrictions apply - please see store for details.

Moore's Sewing

25390 Marguerite Pkwy

Mission Viejo, California 92692

1-800-865-9664