Starting your Own Footwear or Accessories Label

If you've got what it takes to how to start a footwear business or accessories business, this is the course for you. It provides a valuable overview of the ins and outs of starting up a new venture, and practical advice on planning and preparation. Ideally, you should already have relevant industry experience or have taken our 'Essential guide to the fashion business' course.

The course includes:

• Pros and cons of starting up independently
• Business structure
• How to get started
• Running a footwear/accessories fashion business in practice
• The fashion business plan
• Product and image development
• Understanding the fashion year plan
• Designing and sampling a collection through to production
• Sourcing specialised materials
• Working with manufacturers
• Supply chain and distribution
• Costings and pricing
• Understanding profit and loss and cash flow for a fashion business
• How to sell your collection to stores (eg. trade exhibitions)
• Marketing and promotion

Beginners/Intermediate. You should come to the course prepared to discuss your potential business idea.

Your course place is confirmed once you have booked online or via the phone using a credit or debit card. There is no deadline for booking. Places are offered on a first come, first served basis, and all courses have a maximum number of students. We suggest you book early to avoid disappointment.