ABC Expanding Horizons: Let Your Business Blossom - Savannah, GA

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!

SPECIAL ADDITION: Attendees are invited to stop by the Mansion on Saturday, March 13th between  5pm and 6pm for a welcoming reception.

Accommodations

Staying at the Mansion is possible, but we don't have a group rate as rooms are not within our normal hotel range. The Mansion is in the historic district sprinkled with Bed & Breaksfasts and historic inns, many with 2-night minimums.  If driving, there are affordable hotels within a few miles.

Suggested hotels:

Fairfield Inn by Marriott is holding a few rooms for us at $75/night, but it will be a busy weekend for them, so don't procrastinate.

Fairfield Inn by Marriott

Savannah Midtown, 2 Lee Boulevard (4.5 miles from Mansion)

Savannah, GA  31405

912-353-7100 and ask for the Association of Bridal Consultants rate. 

Directions

Directions from I-95 North Bound (From Florida):

• Take I-95 North to I-16 East
• Continue on I-16 East to Downtown Savannah
• I-16 East Ends as Montgomery Street
• Take Montgomery Street three blocks to Liberty Street, turn right on Liberty Street
• Take Liberty Street approximately three blocks to Whitaker Street
• Turn right on Whitaker Street
• Take Whitaker Street approximately twelve blocks to Forsyth Park on your left
• Drive to the end of Forsyth Park to Park Ave and turn left on Park Ave
• Go to the next street, Drayton Street, and turn left
• The hotel’s entrance will be on your right. 700 Drayton Street

Directions from I-95 South Bound (From Savannah International Airport):

• Take I-95 South to I-16 East
• Continue on I-16 East to Downtown Savannah
• I-16 East Ends as Montgomery Street
• Take Montgomery Street three blocks to Liberty Street, turn right on Liberty Street
• Take Liberty Street approximately three blocks to Whitaker Street
• Turn right on Whitaker Street
• Take Whitaker Street approximately twelve blocks to Forsyth Park on your left
• Drive to the end of Forsyth Park to Park Ave and turn left on Park Ave
• Go to the next street, Drayton Street, and turn left
• The hotel’s entrance will be on your right. 700 Drayton Street

Directions from Atlanta and I-16:

• Continue on I-16 East to Downtown Savannah
• I-16 East Ends as Montgomery Street
• Take Montgomery Street three blocks to Liberty Street, turn right on Liberty Street
• Take Liberty Street approximately three blocks to Whitaker Street
• Turn right on Whitaker Street
• Take Whitaker Street approximately twelve blocks to Forsyth Park on your left
• Drive to the end of Forsyth Park to Park Ave and turn left on Park Ave
• Go to the next street, Drayton Street, and turn left
• The hotel’s entrance will be on your right. 700 Drayton Street

Directions from Charleston, SC:

• Follow Hwy 17 South to I-95 South
• Take I-95 South to I-16 East
• Continue on I-16 East to Downtown Savannah
• I-16 East Ends as Montgomery Street
• Take Montgomery Street three blocks to Liberty Street, turn right on Liberty Street
• Take Liberty Street approximately three blocks to Whitaker Street
• Turn right on Whitaker Street
• Take Whitaker Street approximately twelve blocks to Forsyth Park on your left
• Drive to the end of Forsyth Park to Park Ave and turn left on Park Ave
• Go to the next street, Drayton Street, and turn left
• The hotel’s entrance will be on your right. 700 Drayton Street

Directions from Hilton Head, SC:

• Take Hwy 278 West to Hwy 170
• Turn Left on Hwy 170 and take to Hwy 17 South
• Take Oglethrope Ave ramp toward GA 25 towards Savannah
• Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
• Turn Left onto Gaston Street
• Turn Right onto Abercorn Street
• Turn Right onto East Gwinnett Street
• Turn Right on Drayton Street
• The hotel’s entrance will be on your right: 700 Drayton Street

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations more than 10 days before seminar may be transferred to another ABC seminar or refunded less a $25 administrative fee.  Cancellations/no-shows less than 10 days before the seminar cannot be refunded. If paying by check, check must be postmarked by early registration cutoff to be received prior to the seminar.  No-shows will be invoiced.

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.

Additional questions:  E-mail ELISEABCFL@aol.com.