This Setting up a Fashion Business 2 day programme is a practical step by step workshop created to guide young brands and start ups in the fashion & lifestyle sector to set up and run successful businesses in fashion & retail and to have the necessary foundations in place to supply to both a local & global market should they wish.

Topics that will be covered are:

- Industry overview on the fashion retail sector locally & globally

- Market Analysis- Find your niche

- Range planning and collection analysis

- The sample development process

- How to find a reliable manufacturer or product supplier

- How to produce or buy ethically

- How to present, showcase & merchandise your collection in store or at tradeshows

- Where and how to sell your collection

- What buyers want and how to connect with them

- How to manage sales, logistics and distribution channels

- Funding, investment options and financial planning

- Legal considerations for business set-up

- Copyright and infringement guidelines

- Developing your brand identity

- Branding and marketing

- Website development & digital sales strategies

- How to create an effective business plan

Additional workbooks, guides and editable templates will be provided also.

Suitable candidates -Fashion Designers-established or just starting out, Fashion students - Fashion, footwear, accessories or lifestyle products, Fashion Bloggers (wishing to create a product range or go into retail) ,Fashion Entrepreneurs ( no design training necessary)