Pricing Without Fear - Softcover

Barbara Wright Sykes

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0963285769 ISBN 13: 9780963285768

Publisher: Collins Publications, 2005

Synopsis

Pricing Without Fear:
From cover to cover the book "Pricing Without Fear" takes you on an amazing journey showing you how to make money utilizing your sewing skills while pricing your services effectively to earn a profit.

Author Barbara Wright Sykes shares a wealth of how-to tips on pricing your goods and services. This dynamic entrepreneur knows what she is talking about. She holds nothing back as she shares her knowledge and expertise. After reading this book you are sure to earn a profit.

Pricing Without Fear is a well rounded resource covering everything from why consumers spend to how to buy supplies in bulk. One of the nicest features is that the book covers a broad range of sewing specialties, not limited to but including:
Bridal
Home Decor - Interior Design
Children's Apparel
Custom Sewing
Alterations
Retail
Wholesale and Consignment
How to have a Pattern Line
Wearable Art and much more!

During an interview Barbara shared her motivation for writing Pricing Without Fear:

Pricing without fear should be second nature, but it is not. What I have found is that of all the concerns sewing professionals have, pricing seems to be number one. My motivation for writing this book was to reassure sewing professionals that they can have a healthy business, and not be afraid to price for profit.

When I penned my first book, The "Business" Of Sewing, I covered the basic pricing methods, and gave illustrations. I briefly addressed overcoming doubt, fear and procrastination, which I later devoted an entire book to. Once I became more aware of how many people suffered from the fear of pricing, I recorded an audio entitled, Take The Fear Out Of Pricing, complete with exercises and worksheets. However, I wanted a tool that addressed pricing in more detail. One that any sewing professional could use no matter what field of specialty, thus came Pricing Without Fear.

Sykes has several new books:
The "Business" Of Sewing Vol. 1
The "Business" Of Sewing Vol.2
Do You Sew For Profit (A Guide For Wholesale, Retail and Consignment)
Marketing Your Sewing Business

She has also designed the following forms specifically for sewing professionals:
Forms On Computer Disc
Home Decor - Interior Design Forms
Marketing Forms CD
Marketing Graphics Forms
Deluxe Marketing Forms

Barbara Wright Sykes continues to offer solid advice for those who want to sew for profit!

About this title

About the Author:

Barbara is no stranger to success. She hosted a popular radio talk show and is the author of Overcoming Doubt, Fear and Procrastination, Pricing Without Fear and numerous books, audio's, forms and software. Barbara has been a frequent guest on television and radio, making 125 radio appearances in one year including: KTLA, BET, WGN, ABC, CBS, Crook and Chase and Home and Family. Barbara has been recognized and praised by leading newspapers and magazines such as the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Income Opportunity, and Health Magazine. She received the prestigious "International Woman of the Year" award for her contribution in the fields of business and psychology, ranking Barbara Wright Sykes in the company of such notables as former President Reagan's daughter Maureen Regan, noted attorney Gloria Alred, journalist Linda Ellerbee, actress Mariette Hartley, news anchor Kelly Lang, and Renee Taylor of The Nanny TV show.

As a business consultant for professionals desiring to start, achieve and maintain success, Barbara founded the firm Barbara Wright & Associates in 1979, she has consulted with: California State University, Midwestern State University, Union Bank, Dept. Of Agriculture and Vogue Magazine, among others. While commissioned by the fashion industries noted designers, tailors and sewing professionals to assist them with pricing, market analysis and business expansion, Barbara penned her first business text book, entitled The "Business" Of Sewing.

In demand as a business consultant, KTLA's popular morning show "Making It" featured Barbara Wright Sykes as one of Southern California's leading business consultant, speaker and author. Barbara has been a featured writer for many magazines and newspapers such as Inland Business Journal, Computer Update, Threads and Vogue Magazine.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins Publications
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0963285769
• ISBN 13: 9780963285768
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 126
• Editor: Ann Collins