Wednesday, May 2, 2012

U. S. Small Business Administration Class: Retailing: The ABC's of Owning a Retail Business

The objective of this interactive workshop is to teach you the basics of owning and running a profitable retail business. You will also learn the secrets of a successful retail operation. This workshop will be conducted in sequential order Part I and II.


Who should attend?

  • Anyone thinking about opening a retail business
  • First time retailers
  • Anyone who wants to improve their bottom line
  • Anyone working in the retail industry and thinking about making it a career

You will walk away with valuable information about how retail really works, and how it can work for you.

Part 1 of this workshop will cover topics such as:

  • Business Model
  • Administration
  • Market Segmentation
  • Merchandise Sources
  • Business Operations
  • Budget Management
  • Retail Vocabulary

Part 2 of this workhshop will cover topics such as:

  • Retail Math
  • Visual Presentation and Merchandising
  • Retail Sales
  • Website Development
  • Leveraging Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin


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Dates: June 5, 2012 and June 7, 2012
Time: 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Location U.S. Small Business Administration - Peachtree Center Harris Tower
233 Peachtree Street, Suite 1900
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-331-0100 x305
Cost: Free Admission


Instructor: Shannon Anderson, President of Firmus Consulting

Pre-registration is required as seating is limited.

Online Registration: To begin the registration process, go to www.sba.gov/ga. Cursor down to "Resources in Your Area." Then click on "Events Calendar," select this event and click on "Register Now" or fax the completed registration form to Attention: Dorothy Atkins at (404) 331-0101.

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