Start Your Own Creative Business seminar
Learn the secrets of a succesful long-term creative business from the founder and owner of Peach Berserk, Kingi Carpenter, and her staff.<
- Join us for one of our informative, casual, and fun seminars...and learn:
- If YOUR product or service has what it takes to work.
- How to get started right away!
- The importance of having a strong BRAND, and how to develop yours.
- How to market your business BRILLIANTLY, especially with little or no money.
- How important it is to DIVERSIFY your product.
- Great SELLING ideas and pricing.
- How to KEEP COSTS DOWN -- but compete with the big guys.
- Make the most of new technology and the global market
- And... how to STAY in business for the LONG TERM and have an amazing job, on your terms.
- We will also discuss:
- How to handle the government rules and regulations and tax stuff!
- The pros and cons of running your own business
- We love questions, during and after the seminar, so think about what is important for you to know.
About Kingi
Hi, I am the founder, designer, and owner of Peach Berserk. I am really proud of the amazing mix of creative things we do. We are famous for our fun and funky fabric and fashion design biz--- but we are also known for our amazing silk screen workshops, and our "Peach Berserk's Silk Screen Workshop and Biz Tips for Misfits" DVD, that we have sold all over the world.
I started my company over 17 years ago with almost no fashion or business training -- but a 1 room apartment, a strong vision of what I wanted to do-- and lots of Kraft Dinner!!
I now have loyal customers all over the world for my one of a kind clothes, and have taught screen printing too, and inspired people everywhere.
As well as being voted Favourite Designer by Toronto's NOW magazine, I co-wrote and hosted a programs called "Starting Up!" for TVO and was the producer/host of the fashion segment on CTV's show Balance.
I run my business out of my studio/store on Queen Street West with my gorgeous 5 year olde daughter, and have a blast!
What Others have to say:
"Thanks so much. This was a FANTASTIC time, so many ideas, lots of fun and superb teachers " - Lee
"Very inspirational! thanks!" - Robbi
"Muchos thanks! I have learned lots and had a great time. Can't wait to get started" - Marlena
"...watched your Silkscreen Workshop and Biz Tips for Misfits DVD. Bravo to you!! It is really good! Even though I have been screening now for over ten years (THANKS TO YOU), I found it inspirational. Your advice to people was great... Get out there and DO IT!" - Trish - owner of Smoking Lily.
- A lot of things you wouldn't hear in a business course at school. You make it seem do-able!
- It was a motivational kick in the pants. The stories of your experiences were the most helpful.
- Instead of the normal everyday "basic" way to start a business, you are full of amazing energy. Honestly this has made me want to go home and start everything right away!
-I think all the questions I came with were covered. The government/tax information on starting the business, and taxes for the ongoing business were a great help!
- Small class size, so much nicer than taking a course at a college.
-I love flip charts. Your flip chart of personal experience tips helped a lot!
-i loved the informal atmosphere. Being around all the clothes & products makes talking about being creative more real!
- Everything was great - Very informative. Got some insightful and left me things to think about.
- All the boring technical stuff we can't find out ourselves, so thanks. You are full of energy and excitement.
- WHEN: From 7pm to 9pm.
- CURRENT DATES:
- PRICE: $49 + GST
- WHERE: 507 Queen W. Toronto (Just west of Spadina Ave.)
- CALL: 416-504-1711 (Spaces are limited. Call ahead to reserve a space)
- ONLINE: To register, fill out our online registration form.