Developing Staff Skills

It's always better to work with people you know you can rely on, than have to take a chance on new recruits. Showing commitment to your staff will encourage...

Interview: How I Started My Fashion Business

Starting up your own fashion business is beset with challenges but that didn't deter Glasgow designer Jane Faye, whose striking and unusual work has been tur...

Making Premises Family Friendly

If you're selling children's clothes or clothes likely to appeal to young parents, making your premises family friendly can have a big impact on your sales....

Quiz: Can you Run a Fashion Business?

Keen to go into the fashion business but not sure you've got what it takes? By answering these simple questions you can get an impression of just how ready y...

Running Your Fashion Business Ethically

Many people choose to start up small businesses because they're unhappy with the ethics of some of the big ones. Trying to run your fashion business in an et...

Social Networking and Your Fashion Business

It's often said these days that the best possible form of advertising is to have something 'go viral' on the internet, ensuring that it's talked about and ce...

Understanding VAT in your Fashion Business

Tax and accounting can be one of the most confusing areas of business and often seems very far removed from the set of skills and interests that led to you s...

Raising Funds for Your Fashion Business

Raising funds for your small business can be difficult at the best of times and is particularly challenging during periods of wider economic difficulty. Beca...

Working With Contractors

Because there are so many different aspects to the fashion business, with so many different skills required, few companies can do it all in house. This means...

Sewing With Summer Fabrics

When summer is on the way, it's always exciting to be able to cast aside those heavy winter clothes and wear something light and comfortable. It's even bette...