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Purchasing
#402 Let's Talk About Buying
by Karen Montgomery
Here's what you will learn in an easy to understand, fun format:
- Simple questions to ask before making any purchase
- Buying tips for maximizing profits
- The value of buying "deep"
- Consolidating orders vs. ordering direct
- Plus more....
Thursday, 07/30/09
#401 Purchase Order Basics
by Laurie Harsh
Learn how to create and complete a purchase order that allows you to be in control of when and how inventory is shipped to you. You'll discover cost controls and key elements to include on every order.
Thursday, 08/06/09
ABC's of Opening, Owning, and Operating a Quilt or Fabric Store
by Debi Linker
Class Descriptions
June 10, 2010
1 session, 3-hrs long
Starting at 9:00am PST, 10:00am MST, 11:00am CST, 12:00pm EST
Special 3-hour Session Tuition: Member $49, Non-Member $149
Topic: Me and My Store
The first topic deals with you, your vision for your store and some of your expectations. Then we will address basic information that applies to opening and operating the business.
Topic: Basic Overviews
Topic 2 will address basic information about affordable rent, payroll, inventory, employee handbooks, and forms that help make life easier and more professional.
Topic: The Nitty- Gritty
Last but certainly not least we will look at capital investment, projected sales needs, open to buy, inventory breakdowns, inventory costs, and possible market values for any given population.
Financial Management
#201 Benchmarks - Key Operational Ratios
by Laurie Harsh
Analyze your shop's financial performance using essential financial statements and key industry standards. You'll learn how to calculate operational ratios to analyze payroll, advertising, rent, inventory turn, and sales per square foot.
Thursday, 09/24/09
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Inventory Management
#301 Point of Sale: What Is It? What Are the Benefits? Is It For My Store?
by Debi Linker
This class takes a look at how Point of Sale software can be applicable to the store's needs. Helps to define needs and explore the benefits. Also looks at time and personnel involvement in set up and maintenance. Focus is on helping stores determine their needs before they look to purchase software and systems.
Thursday, 09/03/09
#305 Open-to-Buy Basics
by Laurie Harsh
Learn why to use an open-to-buy plan, what happens when you don't, and how to create a simple open-to-budget. This is a great question and answer session!
Thursday, 08/20/09
#303 Manage Inventory Shrinkage
by Laurie Harsh
Learn five key reasons for inventory shrinkage and how to take control for increased profits.
Thursday, 09/10/09
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Course Instructors:
Karen Montgomery
Debi Linker
Laurie Harsh |
