AmericasMart U Open to Area Rug & Home Furnishings
Atlanta, GA, April 14, 2006--AmericasMart Atlanta has developed for 2006 and beyond AmericasMart University (AMU), a radically new, non-traditional education initiative.
Strategically structured and designed in close consultation with experts, AMU addresses business fundamentals and arms retailers with the tools and techniques necessary to stay competitive and grow their businesses. Classes are taught by renowned consultants, strategists and experts in business planning, modeling and development.
AMU core curriculum addresses three Topics of Learning: Retail Business Basics, Buying & Selling and Building Your Brand. Each Topic offers beginner, intermediate and advanced classes.
All AMU participants are eligible to earn an AmericasMart MBA. The MBA is awarded to participants who complete all AMU curriculum requirements or the completion of each Level of each Topic of Learning for a total of nine classes. MBA graduates will be recognized at exclusive at-Market events and are eligible to receive incentive packages.
AMU courses featuring area rug and home furnishings information are:
Saturday, July 15
2:30 p.m.
Using Technology to Increase Sales (Beginner)
Learn the nuts and bolts of marketing technology and how this technology can increase a customer base and bottom-line.
Presented by: Bobby Chandiramani, chief marketing director, Schandra, Inc.
AmericasMart, 3rd Floor Conference Center
Sunday, July 16
8:30¡X9:30 a.m.
The 52-Week Planner: Plan to Succeed & Succeed by Design...Start Your New Sales Year Today (Beginner)
Step-by-step incremental activity will guarantee that you grow your business in the next 12 months; reality-based marketing activities will get you to where you want to be
Presented by: Mike Marchev, Mike Marchev & Associates, author of Become the Exception
AmericasMart, 4th Floor, 4-B-1
10-11 a.m.
The 52-Week Planner: Plan to Succeed & Succeed by Design...Start Your New Sales Year Today (Intermediate)
Presented by: Mike Marchev, Mike Marchev & Associates, author of Become the Exception AmericasMart, 4th Floor, 4-B-1
1-2 p.m.
Creating Customer Loyalty (Beginner)
100 Customer service ideas; ¡§red carpet¡¨ ideas that will wow your customers; How to network with colleagues effectively in your community; ways to motivate employees to deliver unparalleled service
Presented by: Roy Prevost, entrepreneur and business consultant
AMERICASMART ğ, 4th Floor, 4-B-1
Monday, July 17
9-10:30 a.m.
Does Selling Rugs Have You Tied Up in--Nots?
The key is knowledge. Our proven methods will energize your sales team, by helping them understand: How rugs are made, Patterns, designs and materials; Judging and comparing rug quality; Developing customer relationships; Selling the right rug every time; Service after the sale
Presented by: Steve Boodakian, Koko Boodakian & Sons, and Sy Mahfuz, Persian Rug Galleries
AmericasMart, 4th Floor, 4-B-1
4¡X5:30 p.m.
Walk the Market with Phil (Elective)
Phil Menendian leads a tour of select permanent showrooms and lectures on outstanding and unusual products. Presented by ORRA.
Instructor: Phil Menendian, president of K.A. Menendian Oriental Rugs
AmericasMart, 4th Floor, 4-B-1
Tuesday, July 18
10-11 a.m.
Oriental Rugs 101 (Elective)
Michael Joseph leads a lecture on evaluating construction for the identification of oriental rugs. Presented by ORRA
Instructor: Michael Joseph, owner of Joseph Oriental Rug Imports
AmericasMart, 4th Floor, 4-B-1
1-1:30 p.m.
Tips for a Proper ORRA Appraisal (Elective)
Phil Menendian offers guidelines for conducting a proper ORRA appraisal, including how to fill out official forms and use efficient tools. Presented by ORRA.
Instructor: Phil Menendian, president of K.A. Menendian Oriental Rugs
AmericasMart, 4th Floor, 4-B-1
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