How to Open a Boutique Workshop March 22, 2009

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How to OPEN A BOUTIQUE workshop



Join Dawn Harrell, owner of Controversy Boutique & her celebrity styling team as they host this educational how to workshop.

This is an opportunity to ask detail questions, receive industry information and learn how to plan, organize and gain the tools for research for opening & operating a boutique.

Here's what else you'll learn:
creating a business plan for a fashion boutique
creating contracts and agreements
how to find a contract lawyer
how to build a loyal clientele
how to get started and promote yourself,
including tips for building a strong portfolio
how to find a business consultant
the roles and responsibilities of a business owner
hiring and motivating a productive team
and managing employees
trend forecasting, where to buy wholesale, showrooms & negotiating prices
how to promote and create events for boutique
how to build a network within the fashion community

Dawn Harrell will give you the inside scoop on how to open a successful fashion boutique.

Organized by Dawn Harrell
Dawn Harrell is owner of Controversy Boutique in historic Sweet Auburn, source for some of the chicest, contemporary fashion as seen in your favorite magazines including Lucky, People and InStyle. Harrell has over 10 years of experience in the fashion industry, beginning her career as a fashion stylist before opening Controversy Boutique just 6 years ago. Since that time, Controversy has become an anchor of the famous Auburn Avenue district serving not just fashion, but acting as an agency for some of the industrys hottest styling stars. Harrells Controversy Boutique doubles as a stylist agency, housing talent that has worked with T.I., Pharell Williams and Janelle Monet, just to name a few. Controversy continues to expand as Harrells vision widens, offering classes and workshops to usher in the next generation of fashionistas.

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Ticket Info:  DISCOUNT TICKETS - open a boutique workshop, $50.00

Official Website: http://openaboutique-upcoming.eventbrite.com