ABC Expanding Horizons: Let Your Business Blossom - Fredericksburg, VA Sunday, September 28th 9:00am - 4:00pm and Virgina State meeting, "Challenge to Champions," Saturday September 27th 6:30-8:30pm

Don't become a small business statistic!

Of all the new business startups, 1/3 eventually turn a profit, 1/3 break even, and 1/3 never leave a negative earnings scenario. According to a study by the U.S. Small Business Association, only 2/3 of all small business startups survive the first two years and less than half make it to five years.

What does it take to succeed?

Facilitated by ABC Master Bridal Consultants and business educators, Expanding Horizons 2008 will provide you the tools and tips to help your wedding business “blossom.” Addressing business startup and issues encountered during the first years of business, seminar attendees will be able to:

• Discuss elements of a business plan
• Differentiate business structures.
• Determine business startup expenses.
• Prepare an advertising budget as part of a business marketing plan.
• Determine how to establish fees.
• Describe contract elements and negotiation skills

Take advantage of this opportunity to plant seeds for success, meet and network with ABC wedding experts, and prepare to “Let Your Business Blossom.”

This ABC seminar will be conducted in conjunction with ABC-Virginia's state reception/meeting on Saturday, September 27th,
"Challenge to Champions" 6:30 - 8:30 pm.

Click "Respond Here" below for special "combo" registration and pricing.
Attend Saturday evening's "Challenge to Champions," and Sunday's Expanding Horizons: Let Your Business Blossom, but you can register for each individually if you can only attend one or the other.

 

ABC members will receive 1 educational point towards Education and Professional Development.  Don't miss out on this opportunity!

Accomodations can be made at the Fredericksbrug Hospitality House. Inform them that you are regestering for a room for the ABC Seminar. www.fredericksburghospitalityhouse.com or phone 540-736-1006.

For all other questions about the meeting or seminar, please contact ABC-Virginia Branch State Coordinator, Charlotte Sutherland, Charlotte@joyandcompany.com or 276-623-6188.

 

Joi Adamson Karen Albert-Bradby, K-elegance Bridal Consulting Judy Alden, JuWil Wedding Consulting Jennifer Arezzo, A Simple Wish, LLC Elizabeth Arnold, Simply Unforgettable Occasions Retha Ballestracci Mrs., An Unforgettable Moment Colette Brantley, Friend To The Bride Katherine Daiell, Finger Print Weddings Barbara Gahagan, Joyful Celebrations Judy Galvin Annabelle Genung Ashley Gordon, A Simple Wish, LLC Stacey Joedicke Michelle Johnstone Clark Mrs, Waterlily Weddings Phyllis Law, Affairs With Flair Stephanie Matthews-Smith Vivian McEady-Lindsey, CELEBRATIONS! By Vivian Anna Ruth Myers, Anna Ruth Events Sally Raderer, Something Blue Charlotte Sutherland MBC, Joy and Company Sandy Thompson, "Special Events" by Sandy Victoria Wagner, A Splash of Elegance, LLC Tasha Williams Mrs, Truly U Events

Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 6:30 PM
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Sunday, September 28, 2008 at 4:00 PM (ET)

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Hospitality House
2801 Plank Rd
Fredericksburg, VA

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Association of Bridal Consultants

The Association of Bridal Consultants has been the professional organization for the wedding industry since 1981 and has over 4,500 members in 26 countries on six continents. The Association of Bridal Consultants is a membership service organization, designed to increase awareness of the wedding business and improve the professionalism of members. For additional information, visit www.BridalAssn.com or phone 860-355-7000.

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