This is a specialist & intensive New Business Start-Up Course, especially designed for those thinking of setting up their own business or fashion label.

The course is delivered by a number of specialists with extensive experience working with new start-ups.

Course content:

*Overview of creating a business plan
*Skills required for becoming an entrepreneur
*Legal issues [including design protection, company status, contracts & debt recovery]

*Market research
*Identifying & working with fashion trends
*Competitor Analysis
*Identifying your USP
*Designing for the season
*Range planning

*Introduction to costing
*Profit & loss accounts
*Managing cash flow
*Raising finance & funding
*Working with your bank
*Inland revenue

*Presenting to buyers
*Working with agents
*Closing the deal
*Working with a PR agency
*How to develop free publicity

*Introduction to product management
*Developing effective specifications
*Critical path planning


Dates
Monday, 10th March - Friday, 14th March 2008
Monday, 30th June - Friday, 4th July 2008
Monday, 17th November - Friday, 21st, November 2008



The Designer Forum Studio, Nottingham

Cost
£470 including VAT – individual day sessions cost £100 plus VAT.

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