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Retail Basics Workshop

What is covered in this Workshop?

  • How to buy merchandise for your store
  • How to make a merchandise assortment plan
  • What to ask your vendors to do for you, and what you should do in return.
  • The importance of inventory turnover and how it relates to sales & investment.
  • How to project your sales
  • The importance of re-orders & how to decide how much to re-order
  • How seasonality affects your planning
  • And much more
  • Questions are welcomed
  

Who is the Moderator?

  • Larry Tessler, with a BS in Banking and Finance, has 34 years in the retail industry, with experience buying, selling and marketing management for 2 department store companies and 1 specialty chain. Also, he founded and operated his own small retail business

When and Where are they ?

Thursday Jul 8, 2010 3:45PM to 5:45 PM Cal State Center
Thursday Oct 14, 2010 3:45PM to 5:45 PM Cal State Center

 

 

 

 

CAC Conference Room
827 Broadway, Suite 210
Oakland, CA, 94607

On the West side of Broadway between 8th and 9th Streets
At the top of the staircase on the second floor on the left
Three blocks from BART 12th St City Center Station
Street parking and parking lots nearby

Cal State Center
1000 Broadway, Suite 109
Oakland, CA, 94067

Enter on 11th Street ground floor.
Parking available under building.
BART 12th St./Oakland City Center Station across the street

      

What is the Cost ?

  • $25 if pre-registered (see 4 ways below, including credit cards) plus booking fee

  • $30 on the day of the event (no Credit cards allowed at the door)

  • Add $40 to include a Business Planning Software CD. This PC-compatible software is not a part of the Workshop, but is offered at a discount ( $100 value at retail) & only available with registration.

  • $5 discount cards are available from SCORE counselors

How can I register ?

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Remember: Seating is limited
Places are assigned on a first-paid first-served basis
 

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