TOOLS OF THE TRADE FOR FREELANCERS--Series of one- to- two evening classes from March 10 - April 28

At $35 - $70 per course, these Tools of The Trade for Freelancers classes are an unbeatable deal for you to get your freelance business in shape. Join Regina DeCorte, author of My Freelance Hero blog, for these courses in March and April. Is Freelancing Right for You?, Marketing Your Services, Presentation Skills, Building a New Work Relationship, Time Management, and Tax Tips.

And for all of you Fashion Designers, here is a series just for you. Take one or take all of them. Pick and choose the course(s) that are right for you!

FIT OFFERS $35.00 CLASSES: TOOLS OF THE TRADE FOR FASHION DESIGNERS

Assessing Your Market, April 2, 2009 $35.00 The most important research that designers can do is assessing their potential market. Whether you are looking for your perfect product niche or analyzing competing collections, the market research you do establishes your business' reason to be.

Fabrics, Patterns, and Sampling, April 16, 2009 $35.00 Finding fabrics, trims and accessories for samples is difficult. Chasing these for production often determines designers' ability to ship what has been sold. This seminar will give you a thorough understanding of the material side of fashion and will helpyou plan your material purchases from sampling through production.

Line Lists, Look Books, and Sales Collateral, April 23, 2009 $35.00 The most important aspect of establishing your brand is providing sales materials that convey the image you are trying to create. From Line Sheets to Look Books, this class will provide strategies to effectively increase sales while preventing unnecessary duplication of your valuable design concepts. From models and photographers through stylists and printers we will give you an overview of the tools you need to create the branded image you are trying to achieve.

Finding the Right Supplier, April 30, 2009 $35.00 Realize new opportunities in sourcing and supply chain management available to the small designer. Representatives from the Garment Industry Development Corportation will review manufacturing opportunities and resources available from sampling through production to increase your operational efficiency. Additionally, we will address the global opportunities the Internet has made available to the small designer.

Sales, Marketing, and PR, May 7, 2009 $35.00 Score free publicity and get your product in the spotlight. From fashion editorials and the "What's Hot" pages to morning television shows and celebrity endorsements this seminar will teach you how to write press releases that have impact and how to send your product out to producers.

Designer Panel, May 14, 2009 $35.00

Join us for a panel discussion with successful apparel, home furnishings, accessories and jewelry designers. This is an open forum. Your questions are welcome.

Also, be sure to check out and bookmark the Creative Enterprise Owner Course Series here.