Retail Basics Workshop

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

Oct 9, 2008

3:45PM to 5:45 PM

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

$25 if pre-registered (see 4 ways below, including credit cards)
$30 on the day of the event (no Credit cards allowed at the door)
Add $40 to include an excellent Business Planning Software CD, a $100 value at retail & only available with registration.
$5 discount cards are available from SCORE counselors

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