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Nancy Zieman praised Barbara for her knowledge and expertise:

Barbara Wright Sykes is a real confidence builder, offering advice on the many facets of organizing, managing, and marketing a sewing business. The “Business” Of Sewing gives you the benefit of Barbara’s experience, as she advises you on how to develop a business plan, obtain funding, establish a pricing structure, maintain a professional image, and solve problems.Nancy Zieman    Notify me for Barbara's next Seminar

New books by Barbara:  Good Loving Ain't Easy    Joy and Pain

About Barbara... 
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.

Barbara 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’ recently featured Barbara Wright Sykes as one of Southern California’s leading speaker, business consultant and author. Barbara has been a featured writer for many magazines and newspapers such as Inland Business Journal, Computer Update, Threads and Vogue Magazine. 

Barbara's Book: Do You Sew For Profit  $19.95. A Guide for Wholesale, Retail and Consignment. Now you can turn your talents into $$$ money. Sewing for profit can be accomplished in many ways. Working with customers is just one. Barbara shows you how to earn income selling your items "3" different ways. This much anticipated book is packed with profit-making information.  Order
 

Barbara's Seminars and Workshops


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For more details on how to set up a workshop for your group or guild.
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Have you ever attended Barbara's  seminars?
 It's an experience you won't forget!


If you would like to know where Barbara Wright Sykes is appearing or you would like to schedule her for an appearance click here. Listed below are just a few of the dynamic seminars Ms. Wright Sykes teaches:

Marketing Your Sewing Business  
 The Business Of Sewing 
Pricing Without Fear 
Overcoming Doubt, Fear and Procrastination. 
Planning For Profit   
Getting Published     

Are you a member of a sewing group or guild? You will benefit from one of Barbara's seminars or  workshops. We have just the workshop for you!
 

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Overcoming Doubt, Fear and Procrastination:
Each year we find that we never complete our goals. The three most common enemies robbing you of success are doubt, fear and procrastination. Learn the four reasons why we fail and how to face and conquer the demons that keep you from enjoying a happy, productive, and successful life! Let Barbara show you how to conquer these obstacles in one of her high energy, information packed seminars. 

Getting Published--From Concept to Consumer:  Learn how to get your book published from concept to finished book; the different forms of publishing available and what's  best for you. Barbara will show you how to determine  demand for your book and how to get it into bookstores, libraries, as well as newspapers, magazines, TV, and radio. Discover information on book fulfillment and distribution. Included in the workshop are forms to get your book published and registered with all of the important agencies as well as a manual for step-by-step instruction.

Planning For Profit:
Serious about starting a business? With a wide array of helpful worksheets and under Barbara’s expert guidance, you’ll walk through the decision making process of starting a business. Cover the art and science of business plans, marketing concepts, pricing strategies, contracts and special problems faced by sewing professionals. Leave with an enlightened book, approximately 30 business forms and an understanding of the major elements of running a business the right way – for a profit, not as a hobby.
 

 

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