Pricing Without Fear [Paperback]

Barbara Wright Sykes (Author), Ann Collins (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2, 2005

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!

Editorial Reviews

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 126 pages
• Publisher: Collins Publications; 1st edition (February 2, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963285769
• ISBN-13: 978-0963285768
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #356,520 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #42 in Books > Business & Investing > Management & Leadership > Pricing

More About the Author

Barbara is no stranger to success. She hosted a popular radio talk show on KACE, and is the author of Good Lovin' Ain't Easy, 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 consultants, speakers and authors. Barbara has been a featured writer for many magazines and newspapers such as Inland Business Journal, Computer Update, Threads and Vogue Magazine.

Barbara's novel, Good Lovin' Ain't Easy, is the first installment in Sykes amazing books where she raises the stakes as she negotiates the characters in and out of life-changing experiences. She is the master of witty dialogue, steamy love scenes and suspense-driven plots. Sykes' novels are exhilarating to read. One reader had this to say:

"Sykes' incorporates her uncanny insights into relationships and the human psyche to deftly weave a mesmerizing tale about sincere, but flawed, characters we can relate to. The characters, and their actions, ring true, allowing her reader to experience vicariously the joys, fears, heartbreaks and triumphs of individuals they come to know intimately."

Ms. Wright Sykes is a multi-talented author whose intellectual range spans from novels, to business and psychology. As a speaker, constantly in demand, she stimulates a broad wave of discussion as she guides individuals to reach levels of success in both their personal and professional lives.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book on Pricing for Sewing For Profit!, November 28, 2003

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Cheron Porte (Fontana, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pricing Without Fear (Paperback)

I purchased Pricing Without Fear after reading The Business Of Sewing. This book is outstanding! It covered everything that I needed on pricing. I couldn't believe how complete and detailed the book is. I especially liked the examples and illustrations. That really helped me see how to calculate my prices. I couldn't believe how many price list were included in this book. It went into different types of pricing for all types of sewing. That was very surprising. Plus it even offered great inspiration for when things go wrong. I can't wait to read other books by Barbara Wright Sykes. I recommend this book highly to anyone who wants to start or already has a sewing business and is struggling with pricing.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Earning what you truly deserved, August 27, 2005

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France Houde (Montreal, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pricing Without Fear (Paperback)

I'm french speaking and I am leaving in Montreal. Few years ago I had read « the business of sewing » by Barbara Wright Sykes, and I realized that this would have been my purpose in life, to become a professional seamstress. However,I felt that I needed more technics to do so professionally. So at the age of fifty, I am back to school and I am studying design & patternmaking, I will be done in a few more months. I have a few little sewing contracts to help me survive in the meantime. These little contracts are in home decor, made to measure pants, skirts, etc. However, I have realised that I was not able to charge the right amount for my services, especially to my relatives and my earliest friends at work. I had trouble charging the amount that I truly deserved. In reading this book, it helped me to calculate the right amount I should receive for my work, as well as how to explain to the customer how this worked in the custom making clothes business. It helped me tremendously and I am recommanding this book to everyone.
France Houde, Montreal

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Tool, April 6, 2007

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M. Pschirer - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pricing Without Fear (Paperback)

This book was excellent! It has examples of price list and how the price was broken down per item. The formula's are easy to use and comparable to the industry. I have started to do alterations for others and it is helpful to have a breakdown of incidental charges that I was not sure of how to charge. I was very impressed that it features all kinds of alterations, including home domestications, hand beading as well as custom dress making.