How to Start Your Own Fashion Business

In this class, you will learn how to:

• Defining your market (type of garment, who will wear it, price range) 
• Identifying your unique selling point
• Setting your clothing prices
• How to sell to boutiques, department stores and large retailers
• What to be aware of when choosing a manufacturer
• Refine your vision and outline a big picture plan for the future
• Test and troubleshoot your business assumptions (“SWOT” Analysis)
• Estimate and research costs, and explore funding options
• Lay-out what you’ve learned in the form of a mini business plan

Instructor - Julie Arvan’s experience includes her position as VP of Merchandising for the Gymboree Stores during its start-up years, owning her own retail business, and consulting to a large cross section of fashion and accessory companies through her firm, New Planet Consulting. She is also the founder of Nesting Days, a line of newborn baby carriers that she patented and is selling online at www.nestingdays.com.

When - Class meets from 6-9pm on Wednesdays

Cost - $120 (Scholarships available on a case by case basis)

Learn more about Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center online at www.rencenter.org.

 

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.

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