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Fashion Business Planning and Strategy

Join our Fashion Business Planning and Strategy Workshop to learn the secrets of creating a business plan to help you achieve success!

About Fashion Business Planning and Strategy

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Learn how to create your own business plan without getting a headache!

Understand why a business plan is important, what it should include and how to go about the research needed to create your plan.

Is it for me?

This hybrid workshop is suitable for anyone thinking of setting up a fashion, accessory, shoe or jewellery business or is already running a business without a strategy in place. You can attend in-person, online or listen to the recording in your own time.

Delivered by fashion industry expert Alison Lewy, it will cover the following:

  • why a business plan is needed and what it should include
  • the research is required and how to go about it
  • how to use a Business Model Canvas
  • understanding your start up costs
  • pricing and costing strategy
  • overview of sales forecast, cash flow & profit & loss forecasts
  • where to look for funding.

By the end of the session you will have a better understanding of business planning and the confidence to start or revise your own plan.

Book now as places are limited – a maximum of 12 people is allowed to ensure you get the most benefit from this interactive workshop.

This session will be delivered by fashion industry expert Alison Lewy MBE, Founder of Fashion Angel. Alison ran her own successful label for 15 years and consulted for high end designers such as Matthew Williamson and Preen.

About the Business & IP Centre

The British Library Business & IP Centre supports people to start, protect and grow their businesses. More information is available on our website

You are welcome to take part in our regular programme of workshops and events. View our full programme of events

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