Google Ad Words Seminar in San Diego,FIDM

Google Ad Words Seminar in San Diego,FIDM

I am attending an all day seminar on Google Ad Words. Why? Probably because Mr. McKinney at FIDM got me going on this technology band wagon. Now I am educated on key words, landing pages, ecommerce, conversions and analytics. I am ready to launch an ad words campaign.

Also, I registered for my last quarter at FIDM. People say time at FIDM goes fast, but I don't really think so. I seems like the time went by just right!

Yesterday, all day, I was in class at FIDM, LA. I attended a fun trends class and worked on my sailor collar bodice patterns.

Life is good,

Computer Pattern Making, FIDM, important information

1. Value Mode: be in value mode when you want to use measurements, distance, or length.
2. Curser Mode: be in curser mode when you want to manipulate something that is already on the screen.
3. Control: When you are opening pattern pieces, control lets you select more than one pattern piece at a time, even if the files are not adjacent to each other.
4. Shift: When you are opening pattern pieces, shift allows you to select more than one piece at a time that are adjacent to each other.
5. You trace a piece in the clockwise direction.
7. internal line: grainline
8. F10 clears the screen.
9. You can tell a piece is mirrored by the dotted perforated line.
10. 3 different ways to make a piece bigger on your screen:
a. zoom in (tool box)
b. full scale (tool box)
c. go to view and select zoom in

11. edit: point: info: this lets the computer know which point you want to edit
12. Why do all pieces have a separate category? So you won't get them mixed up, some pieces look a like
13. How do you apply grade rules to collars? grade 1/2" per size
14. How do you apply grade rules to cuffs? grade 1/4" per size

New Apparel Manufacturing Business Start Up

 Are you starting an apparel manufacturing business? Consider Infinity Business Solutions. I recently contacted them regarding forming a new company. My husband, Allen, accompanied me. 
Infinity Business Solutions is a small-business consulting firm that specializes in working with business owners at every stage of their business development. Whether you are just beginning or are already up and running, Infinity Business Solutions will help you START, FUND, AND GROW YOUR BUSINESS! Lily told us that "Today’s businesses operate in an environment marked with challenges at nearly every turn. Infinity Business Solutions works with you to establish a solid and thriving business environment. By partnering with Infinity Business Solutions, you can focus on growing your business while systems, design, compliance, structural, and strategy matters are handled by Infinity Business Solutions."

The Attraction:
We were attracted to Infinity Business Solutions because we had heard that women owned businesses are now recognized as minority owned businesses and can qualify for government set asides if structured properly. We are very happy that we invested the time with Lily so that we will be mindful of thestructure.

The Meeting Highlights:
We discussed name choices, entity creation...sole proprietorship, C-Corp, Sub Chapter S-Corp a or a Limited Liability Company (LLC). Lily was careful to point our that each entity has legal, tax, and compliance issues that should be further discussed with accounting and legal advisors. Additionally we discussed procuring a tax ID number, a Dunn and Bradstreet rating (important for government work), and the nature of distribution channels, manufacturing processes, etc. Lily's services are billed on an "ad-hoc" basis which is important as the hourly bills aren't accumulated.

Personal Experience:
Lily and her husband DeShawn recently formed a chocolatier called"Grandma Betty's". Lily was a wealth of information on the "dos and don'ts of creating amanufacturing business. Please contact Lily. I know that you won't be disappointed! She can be reached at the below listed places:

Infinity Business Solutions
7327 Walnut Ave #A
Buena Park, CA 90620
United States of America
Bus: (714) 670-8941
E-mail: lotieno@ibsusaonline.com
(located in Orange County, CA, near Disneyland)

Lilly and DeShawn

Helpful Websites

Apparel Manufacturing Helpful Websites


1. American Apparel & Footwear Association:
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) is the national trade association representing apparel, footwear and other sewn products companies, and their suppliers, which compete in the global market.

2. Apparel Resources: .SPECIALIZING IN THE AREAS OF CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE, EMPLOYEE LEASING, COMPLIANCE WITH THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT, WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE, EMPLOYER COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS

3. International Trade Administration: : import/export news

4. SEARCH FOR APPAREL, FASHION, CLOTHING, MODELS:
Apparel Search is an apparel industry directory providing members of the fashion industry with links to virtually every aspect of apparel, fashion, textiles, and clothing.

5. US Department of Labor: OSHA standards are rules that describe the methods that employers must use to protect their employees from hazards. There are OSHA standards for Construction work, Maritime operations, and General Industry, which is the set that applies to most worksites. These standards limit the amount of hazardous chemicals workers can be exposed to, require the use of certain safe practices and equipment, and require employers to monitor hazards and keep records of workplace injuries and illnesses. Examples of OSHA standards include requirements to: provide fall protection, prevent trenching cave ins, prevent infectious diseases, assure that workers safely enter confined spaces, prevent exposure to harmful substances like asbestos, put guards on machines, provide respirators or other safety equipment, and provide training for certain dangerous jobs.

Multineedle and Overlook Machines

                                                                                                             

Multi Needle: a multi needle machine can be used for decorative stitches, many times used on fancy dresses. Image shown is a zhejiang qingben sewing machine co. ltd. List price available by inquiry.

                                                                                                           

Overlock 3 thread: This machine produces overlock stitches using three threads at time. Image shown is a Jiasew Gemsy 737F. List price for this machine is $599.

Flat Lock and Folder Machines

Flat Lock: Flatlock refers to a 606 coverstitch machine using 4 needles, 4 loopers and 1 tops cover thread made by W&G. These machines are off-the-arm machines and are used for producing flat seams on children’s knit garments.

Folder: This machine is used for creating folds in textiles, known as pleats. This machine can create wave patterns and other patterns with a converter. Image is an Athena ZJ-515/217/416. List price is by inquiry.

Doing Business with the Chinese

When doing business with the Chinese, there are a few things that one should keep in mind.  by: Carla Buchanan

• When you accept a business card from the Chinese, be sure to look at the card and read it before you put it away. When you had your card to a Chinese, look them in the eye, use two hands to deliver the card. Have your card printed in Chinese on one side and hand that side face up.
• Chinese like to do things in groups, and they respect groups. While traveling, travel with a group that you belong to, or, present yourself as part of a strong group.
• Chinese respond much better to people if they come recommended by someone they know and trust. If you are recommended, your reputation is strong until you do something to break that trust.
• Names are important to Chinese. Learn which name they prefer to be called by.
• It is best to take your own interpreter if possible. Your interpreter may get you out of unpleasant situations that you may have unknowingly put yourself in.
• Do not give an expensive gift that the Chinese can not repay. They expect that if given a gift, they will owe you the same amount in a gift. For example, when they sign in at a wedding the note the value of the gift they have brought so the bride’s family can repay them in some way. Chinese fulfill obligations, not necessarily kindness. 
• Chinese can belch, spit, and through cigarettes on the street.
• There is very little public display of affection between members of the opposite sex. However, it is common for two women to hold hands.

Koos Manufacturing,Adriano Goldschmied,FIDM/Why premium denim jeans cost so much

I visited Koo's Manufacturing facility today, in South Gate, CA. (Thank you Mr. Podway!) 

Wow! Now I know why premium denim costs so much! 

1. The fabric: all the fabric for Adrian Goldschmied jeans are tested at Koo's in South Gate. This is a big deal because many, (maybe most!) manufacturers of jeans don't test their fabric when they get it in. Koo's does! And, if it doesn't meet their quality control standards, guess what, they send it back to the factory!

2. The fabric: Koo's rolls all the fabric out on a table BEFORE it is cut for your jeans. Why is this important? The denim has time to relax (like you wearing it, huh?) This gives the fabric a better shape, and thus, a better fit for YOU.

3. Cutting: Even though they could, they don't cut the pattern pieces a million at a time. They cut only about 35 pieces at a time, better fit for YOU!

4. Extra details: Your buttons are NOT going to fall off with AG! They take an extra step and make the button flap 3 ply for you.

5. waist band: they use fusing on their waist bands, so they will keep their shape!

6. Pressing the seams open: why is this important? You can cuff your jeans better, AND the jeans will wear in a natural way.

7. Sanding: So cool! They do it by hand and by laser. They have some other really cool secret ways to finish your jeans too.

8. Organization: This place is so organized! They are much more likely to put out a quality product with this system.

9 Quality control: They look at every single pair of jeans to make sure that they are perfect for you.

10. Made in the USA, REALLY! I saw it with my own eyes in South Gate, CA!

Below you will find a link to their video, take a look!

http://www.agjeans.com/about_video.html

Here are some actual images from my visit.