Fashion Design Business

Name: Fashion Design Business
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ISBN: 9780762778775

ISBN-10: 0762778776

ISBN-13: 9780762778775

Edition: 2012

Authors: Angela Wolf

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List price: $25.95
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, The
Publication date: 12/4/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 223
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.100
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Introduction



So You Want to Be a Fashion Designer


Traits of a Fashion Designer


Being Self-Employed


Jobs and Salary Stats in the Fashion Industry


Networking and Support


Get Motivated!



From Dream to Reality


Becoming a Fashion Designer


Custom Apparel


Alterations


Costume Design


Pattern Making


Sample Maker


Wardrobe Planning and Fashion Consulting


Focus



Getting Started in the Fashion Field


Designing a Collection


Fabric and Trim Sourcing


Creating Samples


Photo Shoot


Combining Fashion with Business



Setting Up the Space for Business


Equipment Requirements


Fitting Area


Office Essentials


Separating Business from Your Personal Life


Is Your Home Ready for Clients?


Your Space Is Ready!



Turning Your Fashion Dream into a Business


What Is a Business Plan?


Which Market Niche Will You Choose?


Getting the Legalities in Line


Create Your Own Successful Business Plan


A Priceless Resource



Financial Planning and Management


Start-Up Costs


Securing Financing


Pricing to Make a Profit


Pricing Your Items


Financial Statements


Contracts


Invoicing and Billing


Creating a Budget


Building Credit with Vendors


Extending Credit to Clients


Getting Organized



Bookkeeping and Taxes


Keeping Good Records


Filing System


Receipts


Cloud Storage


Accepting Credit Cards


Inventory


Hiring


Tax Deductions


Finding a Qualified Accountant



Legal and Ethical Issues


Zoning Issues When Working from Home


Trademarks


Copyright


Patent


Copying Other Designers' Work


Clothing Labels



Social Media Marketing


Facebook


Twitter


Blogging


Website


YouTube


Linkedln


Pinterest


Create a Social Media Marketing Campaign



PR, Marketing, and Advertising


Branding


PR


Getting Your Clothing on the Right People


Look Book


Create the Reputation


Entering Fashion Design Competitions



Selling Your Line


E-Commerce


Trunk Shows


The Fashion Show


Boutiques


Selling to the Larger Retailers


Trade Shows


Hiring a Sales Rep


Sales Strategy



Training and Certification


Never Stop Learning


Polish Your Sewing and Fitting Skills


Keeping an Eye on Fashion and Trends



Growing Pains … Should You Go Big?


Thinking of Expanding


Opening Your Own Studio


Hiring a Subcontractor


Hiring an Assistant


Preventing Burnout


Getting Focused


Appendix: Resources


Index


About the Author