ABSTRACT
Whether you're just thinking about starting a business, have taken the first steps, or already have your own business, these comprehensive, easy to understand guides can help ensure your success. They walk you through every aspect of the start up process - from evaluating your business ideas to laying the groundwork to conducting day-to-day operations. Start a clothing line or accessories company!

Written in a friendly, down-to-earth style by industry experts. Start your own Fashion Business makes it easy to understand even the most complex business issues so you can reach your goals and enjoy the rewards of owning your own fashion business.

Select from the following topics for the Start Your Own Fashion Business series:

- activewear market
- bridal market
- childrens market
- footwear market
- handbags market
- intimate apparel market
- jeans market
- jewelry market
- special occasion market
- sportswear market
- streetwear market
- swimwear market
- t shirts market

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction

Part I. Operations of Small Business
Choose a location
Forms
Hiring
Cash Flow

Part II. Financing
How Much Money Do You Need?
How to get the funding?
How long should you keep financial records?

Part III. Products Design and Development
Design and Product Development
Fashion Trends
Fabric
Find a supply
First Pattern & Sample
Product Costing
Editing the Line
Production Pattern, Marking & Grading
Fabric & Trim Oreding
Building a Cutting Ticket
Cutting
Production of the Garment
Producers in Other Countries
Quality Control & Distribution

Part IV. Sales
Sale Representatives
Showrooms

Part V. Marketing
Marketing Materials
Brand Identity
Trademarking
Labeling Pitfalls
Selecting a Target Audience

Part VI. The Retailers of Fashion.
Buyers
Buyer Reaction
Selling Online

Part VII. Auxiliary Fashion Enterprises.

Appendix A: Select World Wide Web Sites
Appendix B: The Influential Designers

Published: january 2007
Market: mens womens childrens
Region: USA
Industry: apparel accessories
Format: PDF
Delivery: 1-2 business days
SKU: infpu0001598