Bamcis
Contributor
Next month I am going to my first international market. It is the International Spring Quilt Market in Salt Lake City (I co-own a quilt shop with my parents). Again this is my first market of this size and my parents told me to "prepare to be overwhelmed".
I don't want to be overwhelmed, I want to be prepared. While my parents may be able to tell me a broad description of how the market goes, I am seeking guidance on what to expect as a businessperson looking to grow our company. Some of the main efforts I want to pursue while at the market are:
Thanks,
BAMCIS
P.S. Any other fabric-industry people going to be in SLC for Market?
I don't want to be overwhelmed, I want to be prepared. While my parents may be able to tell me a broad description of how the market goes, I am seeking guidance on what to expect as a businessperson looking to grow our company. Some of the main efforts I want to pursue while at the market are:
- Find suppliers/distributors with cheaper shipping costs to Alaska (the business location)
- Evaluate different options for lines of credit with new and existing companies
- Other methods to cut costs and raise profits
- (Not related to my current business, but a lingering thought for my future) How to establish my own textile distribution company
Thanks,
BAMCIS
P.S. Any other fabric-industry people going to be in SLC for Market?
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