Monthly cohort meetings for SFMade’s Manufacturer’s Accelerator Program. These meetings are only open to SFMade members enrolled in the Accelerator program. For more information visit http://www.sfmade.org/program/advanced-business-advising/
Come learn about what we do and how we help manufacturing companies to succeed.
Monthly cohort meetings for SFMade’s Manufacturer’s Accelerator Program. These meetings are only open to SFMade members enrolled in the Accelerator program. For more information visit http://www.sfmade.org/program/advanced-business-advising/
SFMade in Partnership with Nixon Peabody LLP
Presents:
Making Your First Hires
Best legal practices for new employers
Are you thinking about hiring your first employee? Have you hired some employees, but you’re not sure you’ve done everything correctly? Figuring out how to comply with federal, California and San Francisco laws can be mind-numbing. This workshop will give you everything you need to know about hiring employees and complying with all of the applicable laws and regulations. You will learn:
• The difference between contractors and employees
• The laws and regulations that apply to hiring employees
• Which government posters you will need to post
• The paperwork you will need to bring a new employee onboard
• What you can and cannot ask on application forms and in interviews
• How to do background checks legally
• Whether to have an employment agreement
• Whether to have an employee handbook
• How to compensate employees in compliance with the wage/hour laws
Also at the workshop SFMade will release our Manufacturer’s Hiring Guide.
Workshop Presenters: Nixon Peabody LLP
Who Should Attend: Anyone considering hiring their first employee, and any company that already has employees, but has questions about compliance with the myriad of laws and regulations.
For aspiring and existing apparel manufacturers, come join us to explore the rich world and the language of fabric- and leave with a greater understanding of how to choose, work with, and source fabrics for your designs. During this workshop we will take a deep dive into the following:
• Understanding the importance of the relationship between fabric and product, and how it impacts the success of a product line.
• The required vernacular around the ordering of quality references sample yardage and production yardage. Work those fabric vendors to get what you want and need!
• Avoiding the “required minimums” pitfalls
• A formula to help you successfully plan your fabric ordering to meet your sampling/production needs
• Discussing the process to properly request payment terms for fabric orders
• The ins + outs of developing custom prints + colors
• Dates + locations of the fabric shows coming up for the FW14 season; domestic + international
• Resources for sourcing
Presenter: Leo Rosario
Leo Rosario studied at FIT and has worked for over 25 years in the fashion industry, primarily in New York, for major labels including, Zero + Maria Cornejo, Isaac Mizrahi, Calvin Klein, and Ralph Lauren. Leo teaches Fabric and Fiber Technology and Introduction to Fashion Manufacturing at the San Francisco Academy of Art and is co-founder of Vida3, a consulting agency specializing in fashion and textile development, and production management.
If you are planning to produce apparel or sewn products, this session is for you! In an interactive and supportive environment, you’ll learn how to set-up and manage your own manufacturing operation or use contract manufacturers.
We will cover key considerations including:
• Assessing your needs and what makes the most sense for your particular business
• Information and referrals to local factories and manufacturing resources
• Acquiring facilities and where to look
• Zoning and Permitting Issues
• Obtaining financing
• Addressing legal issues and documentation requirements
• Overcoming specific roadblocks and challenges
• Making valuable connections with your local manufacturing community
Presenters: Janet Lees, Senior Director, SFMade
Come learn about what we do and how we help manufacturers to succeed.
If you are planning to produce beverage or packaged food products, this session is for you! In an interactive and supportive environment, you’ll learn how to set-up and manage your own manufacturing operation or use contract manufacturers.
We will cover key considerations including:
• Assessing your needs and what makes the most sense for your particular business
• Information and referrals to local kitchens, co-packers, and other resources
• Acquiring facilities and equipment, and where to look
• Zoning and Permitting Issues
• Addressing legal issues and labeling issues and documentation requirements
• Overcoming specific roadblocks and challenges
• Making valuable connections with your local manufacturing community
If you are planning to produce apparel or sewn products, this session is for you! In an interactive and supportive environment, you’ll learn how to set-up and manage your own manufacturing operation or use contract manufacturers.
We will cover key considerations including:
• Assessing your needs and what makes the most sense for your particular business
• Information and referrals to local factories and manufacturing resources
• Acquiring facilities and where to look
• Zoning and Permitting Issues
• Obtaining financing
• Addressing legal issues and documentation requirements
• Overcoming specific roadblocks and challenges
• Making valuable connections with your local manufacturing community
Presenters: Janet Lees, Director of Programs and Communications, SFMade
