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Timber for Today and Tomorrow: Sustainable Forest Management for Landowners
Apr
25
8:00 AM08:00

Timber for Today and Tomorrow: Sustainable Forest Management for Landowners

Are you a landowner in southeast Michigan with a hardwood forest facing the challenges of overgrowth? Join the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (SBWI) in partnership with Forestry Management Services INC (FMS) and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) for a one-day intensive course designed to empower you to make informed decisions about your valuable forest resource.

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Business Course: Pricing & Record Keeping
Nov
9
10:00 AM10:00

Business Course: Pricing & Record Keeping

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Figuring out your pricing can be overwhelming and emotionally charged. Before you set prices on your products, ask yourself what you want to earn from your artistic business. Regardless of your income target, it’s important to your business planning to know how much you’re spending. Knowing what it costs to produce your work can give you a foundation for setting prices. Learn how to calculate your costs using indirect and direct costs to determine overhead. Make your own equation to meet your goals taking into account consistency, competitiveness and profitability. Learn about the psychological aspects of pricing, and how that affects perceived value.

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