BZR 2025

Retail Accelerator · Orientation

01 — 11

Hamtramck Bazaar

Retail
Accelerator

Orientation Session

Saturday, April 25

"We are here to build real businesses."

Why I'm Here

  • I work with small businesses and early-stage founders.
  • My focus is clarity, structure, and practical action.
  • This program is built to help you move forward with confidence.
"We are here to work on real businesses in a real way."

If anything is unclear, ask. If it helps to hear it in Arabic, that is okay too.

15+ years

200+ businesses supported

Let's Meet Each Other

Share three things:

1
Your name
2
What you sell or want to sell
3
One thing you want help with

Keep it short. We will go deeper during the program.

Why This Program Exists

Many small businesses have talent, products, and effort. But they still need stronger structure.

"Many people are already selling. But selling and running a business are not always the same thing. This program helps connect the two."

Business Clarity
Pricing and Hidden Costs
Sales and Visibility
Operations
Pitching and Next Steps

What You Will Leave With

✓
Business clarity statement
✓
Operations checklist
✓
Pricing and cost sheet
✓
Canva-based pitch deck
✓
Google Business Profile
✓
30 / 60 / 90 day action plan
✓
Visibility checklist
"This is not about more information. This is about tools you can actually use."

How the Program Works

5
Saturdays
4
Hours Each Session
May 2
First Full Session
  • 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM each Saturday
  • In person at Hamtramck Bazaar
  • Most work happens in the room

How Each Session Will Feel

1
Simple teachingShort, clear explanation of one concept
2
Group discussionTalk through how it applies to your business
3
Hands-on workApply it directly, in the room, with support
4
Real feedbackFrom me and from each other
5
A completed deliverableYou leave with something done
"I do not want to give you homework that sits in your bag. We use our time together to get things done."

Expectations

What I Expect From You

  • Show up on time
  • Participate
  • Ask questions
  • Respect each other
  • Be willing to work honestly

What You Can Expect From Me

  • Clear explanations
  • Simple language
  • Practical tools
  • Honest feedback
  • Support throughout
"You are not just here to learn. You are here to practice with each other. The person next to you may become your first customer, your first reviewer, or the person who helps you see your business more clearly."

The 5 Sessions

Session 1
Business ClarityWhat business are you really in?
Session 2
Pricing and Hidden CostsWhat does it really cost to sell?
Session 3
Sales and VisibilityHow do customers find you and trust you?
Session 4
OperationsHow do you run the business consistently?
Session 5
Pitch Deck and RoadmapHow do you explain your business and plan ahead?

Today is the overview. We go deeper one session at a time.

A Small Taste of the Work

"We are not teaching today. But I want to give you one small thing to try so you know what this program will feel like."

Write this: "I help _______ with _______ so they can _______."

Examples:

1. I help busy parents find handmade gifts so they can give something personal without spending hours shopping.

2. I help people with sensitive skin find natural soap so they can feel comfortable using it every day.

3. I help women find custom alterations so they can feel confident in clothes that fit them properly.

Before You Leave

First full session:Saturday, May 2
Time:10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Bring:Phone, notebook, any business info you already have
"If you show up and do the work, you will leave with more clarity, more confidence, and a real plan for your business."

Ahmad Bazzi

Founder & Lead Strategist, Forward Project X

(313) 743-3273

forwardprojectx.com

a.a.bazzi@forwardprojectx.com

290 Town Center Dr, Suite 420D · Dearborn, MI 48126