Workshop presented by M Shop who has rocked out a NYC boutique; are E-commerce website owners; teach at Parsons; produce tons of Fashion Shows and Special Events for designers, retailers, and corporations nationwide; are a Public Relations Firm; are Fashion and Manufacturing Consultants; have their own successful line (LaMa); a partnership with 24/Seven, and have dressed everyone on the A-List including Mary J Blige, Lenny Kravitz, Pharell, Angelina Jolie, Jessica Simpson, Aerosmith, Jada Pinkett-Smith and Shakira. This workshop has been attended by Chris Stokes (Music Producer and Film Director), Marques Houston (Recording Artist and Actor), and their team to gain fashion industry knowledge for their new high end line Christopher Brian Apparel. You will learn:

1. Business Aspects- How to start, structure, and form a working business plan, various options for your company structure, the proper licenses or registrations you will need. Learn how to get loans, financing, or grants, do's and don'ts of using your own money, and other helpful resources that will get the job done.

2. Developing, Producing, and Sourcing your Clothing and Accessories Line- How to get your ideas out of your head, even if you can't sketch, and made into an actual line. Getting samples and patterns made, graded, and more. Find out how to secure fabric, and to do development sheets. Learn the importance of timing and being able to deliver your products, spotting trends, conducting market research, and building a collection that will sell. Learn all of the options for selling your line, including trade shows, showrooms, and tons more.

3. Marketing and Brand Identity- How to pick and register your business name, the importance of logos, trademarks, company image, and identity. Once you have that- how to target the right market based on what you are producing or offering.

This 2 hour workshop is very thorough and intense, but is a fun place to network, meet, and learn. You will gain knowledge on all aspects of starting a fashion company. In fact, you will most likely not find all of this information in any one place. This workshop provides invaluable consolidated information based on experience that makes applying it extremely approachable. A question and answer period will follow so that you get your personal questions answered. In addition, all registrants will receive access to our Fashion Business Message Board and a very thorough Resource Guide that includes tons of resources youll need along the way, as well as beverages and snacks. Reserve your spot now, as space is limited and fills up quickly. Payment is required at time of reservation to guarantee your spot. All major credit cards, PayPal, as well as money orders are accepted.

For information on how to register for START YOUR OWN CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES COMPANY contact M Shop .