Designers enjoy the creative process but are often unsure on how to approach buyers and lack the confidence to sell their product.. 

The sales process can be daunting and involves choosing the right target customer, understanding the best way to approach them, preparing a pitch and presenting it to the buyer. 

This interactive session, part of the Design Create Sell series of workshops, will focus on how to prepare for this process so you can widen your customer base and increase sales improve your sales technique and increasing your customer base.

Is it for me?

This is suitable for designers and fashion entrepreneurs that struggle with the sales side of their business. 

Delivered by fashion industry expert Alison Lewy and author of Design Create Sell - a guide to starting and running a fashion business, it will cover the following:-

• Defining your unique selling point (USP)
• Competitive shopping & research 
• Getting sales appointmentsDevelop a sales pitch framework.
• Anticipating and planning a buyer’s requirements.
• Preparing for a sales appointment
• Handling negotiation

By the end of this session you will have drafted the outline of your own sales pitch that you can then use when you are presenting your range to buyers. 

DATE:
22nd May 2013

TIME:
10.00am – 1.00pm

VENUE: 
02 Workshops, 229 Tottenham Court Road, London,W1T 7QG

COSTS:
Business Club Members £40:   Non-Members: £50

BOOK NOW as places are limited - a maximum of 8 people is allowed to ensure you get the most benefit from this interactive workshop. 


BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:-  

• All booking is online on a first come first serve basis – book early to avoid disappointment.
• Business club members receive a 20% discount but must reserve their place through the Eventbrite system.
• Booking is made via the Eventbrite online bookings system. Once you have confirmed your order, you will be directed to a secure Paypal website to pay.
• You don't require a Paypal account to pay (you can use a credit or debit card), but if you do have a Paypal account, this can be used.
• Please print out your ticket and bring with you to the event.
• Participants are advised to arrive promptly otherwise the organisers may not allow them to join the session late as is disruptive to other delegates.
• Fashion Angel reserves the right to change the event advertised whether through the website www.fashion-angel.co.uk or any other promotional material.

We will never share, sell, or rent individual personal information with anyone for their promotional use without advance permission or unless ordered by a court of law. Information submitted to us is only available to employees managing this information for purposes of contacting you or sending you emails based on your request for information.

Being aware of the forthcoming trends is important for any fashion & accessory label, even if you are not selling trend led product. 

Come to our next networking talk where we will be joined by Trendstop.com founder Jaana Jätyri, who will be presenting her views on fashion trend forecasting and the future.
 
In this one hour session, Jaana will explain the Trendstop.com approach to fashion trend forecasting, why it is important to get your trends right, where to research, and how designers and businesses can leverage trend forecasting to make their ranges more appealing. 

She will also present a selection of the most exciting trends Trendstop.com has forecasted for Spring/Summer 2014. 

Of course the past is just as important when it comes to design! 

We will also be joined by one of the British Library’s curatorial team who will be telling us about the their amazing archive and how designers can use this resource for their own research. 

There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions and to network with other Business Club members and the Fashion Angel team.

This talk is ideal for fashion graduates and anyone starting up or running a fashion brand.

When:
29th May 2013 
Time:  
6.30pm arrival and networking 6.50pm talk and Q & A  8.00 -8.30 pm networking
Where:
British Library, Business and IP centre, 96 Euston Rd, London, NW1 2DB
Costs:  
Business Club Members: FREE  Non-Members: £18

Refreshments will be served

BOOK NOW as places are limited!

About Trendstop.com
Trendstop.com is an online fashion and trend forecasting agency based in London that is internationally renowned for its directional trend analysis and forecasts.The agency was founded in 2002 by Central St. Martins graduate Jaana Jätyri and is respected within the global fashion scene as a provider of bespoke trend analysis and forecasts.The company employs trend specialists from a diverse range of backgrounds with extensive track records in fashion and trend forecasting. Disciplines include fashion trend analysis, colour analysis, apparel, accessories & footwear design, graphic & print development, and textile & embellishment development.

BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• All booking is online on a first come first serve basis – book early to avoid disappointment.
• The evnt is FREE for Fashion Angel Business Club members . 
• Places can be booked by members via eventbrite using the promotional code supplied.
• For non-members all events and training sessions must be paid for at the time of booking (via eventbrite online Paypal system).
• Once you have confirmed your order, you will be directed to a secure Paypal website to pay.You don't require a Paypal account to pay (you can use a credit or debit card), but if you do have a Paypal account, this can be used.
• Please print out your ticket and bring with you to the event.
• Participants are advised to arrive promptly otherwise the facilitator may not allow them to join the session late as is disruptive to other delegates.
• Once booked, Fashion Angel will not refund the booking fee unless Fashion Angel has cancelled the workshop due to unforeseen circumstances.
• Fashion Angel reserves the right to change the facilitator advertised whether through the website www.fashion-angel.co.uk or any other promotional material

 

We will never share, sell, or rent individual personal information with anyone for their promotional use without advance permission or unless ordered by a court of law. Information submitted to us is only available to employees managing this information for purposes of contacting you or sending you emails based on your request for information.

'Failing to plan is planning to fail'

Every business needs a strategy behind it. Understand why a business plan is important, what goes in to one and how to go about the research needed to create your own plan..

Is it for me?

This workshops 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.

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

• What is a business plan and why you need one?
• The importance of research and how to go about it 
• What a business plan should include 
• Tips on compiling a business plan 
• The financial forecasts 
• Difference between Profit & Loss and Cash Flow 
• Costing & Pricing
• Sources of finance

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.

DATE: 22nd May 2013

TIME: 10.00am – 1.00pm

VENUE: 02 Workshops, 229 Tottenham Court Road, London,W1T 7QG

COSTS: Business Club Members £44:   Non-Members: £55

BOOK NOW as places are limited -  a maximum of 8 people is allowed to ensure you get the most benefit from this interactive workshop.

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

BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:-  
All booking is online on a first come first serve basis – book early to avoid disappointment.
Business club members receive a 20% discount but must reserve their place through the Eventbrite system.
Booking is made via the Eventbrite online bookings system. Once you have confirmed your order, you will be directed to a secure Paypal website to pay.
You don't require a Paypal account to pay (you can use a credit or debit card), but if you do have a Paypal account, this can be used.
Please print out your ticket and bring with you to the event.
Participants are advised to arrive promptly otherwise the organisers may not allow them to join the session late as is disruptive to other delegates.
Fashion Angel reserves the right to change the event or venue advertised whether through the website www.fashion-angel.co.uk or any other promotional material.

PRIVACY POLICY:

We will never share, sell, or rent individual personal information with anyone for their promotional use without advance permission or unless ordered by a court of law. Information submitted to us is only available to employees managing this information for purposes of contacting you or sending you emails based on your request for information.

Looking for flexible, easy to access finance for your business? Need the support of a mentor to get your business off the ground?

The Fashion Angel Start Up Loan scheme can help you with:-

• A Start Up Loan of £2.5 - £5K*
• FREE support from a business mentor
• Discounts and benefits from business suppliers

Learn more at our FREE* Finance for Fashion taster workshop and find how a Start Up Loan and mentoring from Fashion Angel can help make your dream business a reality. 

During the event we will cover:-

• Details of the Fashion Angel Start Up Loan scheme
• What makes a successful Start Up Loan application
• Guidance on how to complete the loan application 
• The opportunity to book a one to one mentoring session for feedback on your business idea

You will then  have the chance to ask any questions you may have and be able to decide if it's right for you.

Fashion Angel is the only Start Up Loan partner to specialise in supporting fashion industry entrepreneurs.  Chairman James Caan said " Having started my first business in the fashion industry, I'm delighted to see a fashion-specific Partner on board to help support creative entrepreneurs turn their passion into a business" 

IF YOU ARE…

• Aged between 18 & 30
• Living in England

AND...

• Have a business idea or started a business within the last 12 months
• Have the passion and drive to make your business a success

THEN BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW

DATE: TBC

TIME: TBC

VENUE: TBC

COST: FREE* - £10 refundable deposit

BOOK NOW - places are strictly limited.

BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:-  

1 All booking is online on a first come first serve basis – book early to avoid disappointment 
2 The event is FREE but  subject to a £10 deposit. This will be refunded within 7-14 days after the event subject to confirmed attendance.
3 Booking is made via the Eventbrite online bookings system. Once you have confirmed your order, you will be directed to a secure Paypal website to pay.
 4 You don't require a Paypal account to pay (you can use a credit or debit card), but if you do have a Paypal account, this can be used.
 5 Please print out your ticket and bring with you to the event.
 6 Participants are advised to arrive promptly otherwise the organisers may not allow them to join the session late as is disruptive to other delegates.
 7 Fashion Angel reserves the right to cancel or  change the event advertised whether through the website www.fashion-angel.co.uk or any other promotional material

PRIVACY POLICY:

We will never share, sell, or rent individual personal information with anyone for their promotional use without advance permission or unless ordered by a court of law. Information submitted to us is only available to employees managing this information for purposes of contacting you or sending you emails based on your request for information.