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, Expanding Horizons  will provide you the tools and tips to help your wedding business “blossom.” Addressing business startup and growth 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.”

ABC members now receive 2 educational point towards Education and Professional Development.  Don't miss out on this opportunity! 

Saturday Night Special - B.Y.O.B. (It's Not What You Think!)

Elise Enloe, Master Bridal Consultant and ABC's Director of Education will be "coming home" for this seminar. Originally from Kent, Ohio, Elise will be available to meet with members on Saturday evening, July 9th for Bring Your Own Binder, a small group discussion on of ABC points and on-on-one binder review feedback with Elise Enloe, MBC ABC's Director of Education to help you prepare for advancement with ABC.  FREE for ABC members. We'll meet in the lobby at 6:30 p.m. and go from there.

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Location/Accommodations

Located just two miles northwest of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport via complimentary 24/7 hotel shuttle service. Centrally located between Downtown Cleveland and the west side of Cleveland. Easy access to many shopping malls on Cleveland's west side. We do not have a room block for this seminar as rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn as rooms are below our requested negotiated rate of $99, (currently $89). Visit the Hilton Garden Inn website to make your reservation or call 1-216-898-1898.

Directions

From Cleveland Hopkins Airport: Start out going WEST toward PARK RD. Turn LEFT onto PARK RD. Turn LEFT. Merge onto OH-237 N via the ramp on the LEFT toward I-71/CLEVELAND/I-480. Take the OH-17/OH-237 exit toward I-480 W/TOLEDO/LAKEWOOD. Turn LEFT onto BROOKPARK RD/OH-17. Turn RIGHT onto GRAYTON RD. Turn LEFT onto EMERALD PKWY. Turn LEFT onto EMERALD CT SW. 

From I480: Traveling West take exit 9. Turn left onto Grayton Road. Follow Grayton Road to the next light - Emerald corporate park entrance. Turn left into park and then bear left at fork in the road. Follow driveway to the hotel. 

Payment:

Not comfortable with online payments? Register and select "Payment by Check" during the checkout process. Checks can be made out to ABC-Education and mailed to:

Elise Enloe, MBC, ABC Education Department, 660 Neile Ct., Oviedo, FL 32765.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations more than 10 days before seminar may be transferred to another ABC seminar or refunded less a $30 administrative fee.  Cancellations/no-shows less than 10 days before the seminar cannot be refunded or credited. If paying by check, check must be postmarked by early registration cutoff to be received prior to the seminar.  No-shows will be invoiced.

Additional questions:  E-mail ELISEABCFL@aol.com