BZR 2026
Retail Accelerator · Orientation
01 — 11

Hamtramck Bazaar

Retail
Accelerator

Orientation Session

Saturday, April 25, 2026

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.
I have seen what works. That is what we focus on.

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.

Selling is a skill. Running a business is a system. Let's build yours.

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

What You Will Leave With

By the end of the program, you will have built each of these tools yourself.

✓
Business clarity statement
✓
Operations checklist
✓
Pricing and cost sheet
✓
Canva-based pitch deck
✓
Google Business Profile
✓
30 / 60 / 90 day action plan
✓
Visibility checklist
We will build each one of these. No paper handouts.

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

Every session follows the same rhythm, from explanation to finished work.

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
This is where the work gets done. Together, in this room.

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
Practice on each other. Give real feedback. That is where the work actually happens.

The 5 Sessions

Each Saturday builds on the last, from clarity to confidence.

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

One sentence. Your whole business. Let's see what you've got.

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

@FPXconsulting

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