Your fashion business dreams can become reality with our expert advice and practical tips from industry professionals who've built successful fashion enterprises themselves. Start a Fashion Business is here to help.
Basic Equipment for Starting Up a Fashion Business
Set up your fashion business right by understanding the equipment you'll need and how much it costs to get started.
How Closely Can You Copy Other Fashion Designs?
Find out how much you can legally borrow from other designs in fashion without crossing into copyright infringement.
Choosing the Right Workspace
Set up your fashion design workspace properly with enough storage, cutting space, lighting, and power to work efficiently from day one.
Developing Staff Skills
Help your fashion staff keep pace with industry changes by identifying skill gaps and investing in the right training.
Interview: How I Started My Fashion Business
Jane Faye explains how she turned a passion for alternative fashion into a successful eco-friendly business with no formal training.
Making Premises Family Friendly
Make your shop easier to navigate for parents and kids with wider aisles, pushchair storage, and better stock management.
Quiz: Can You Run a Fashion Business?
Test whether you're truly ready to launch a fashion business with this honest self-assessment quiz.
Running Your Fashion Business Ethically
Check your suppliers' working conditions and sourcing practices to run an ethical fashion business that actually makes a difference.
Social Networking and Your Fashion Business
Use social media strategically for your fashion business by picking the right networks and building genuine connections with your audience.
Understanding VAT in Your Fashion Business
VAT registration isn't required until your fashion business hits £70,000 turnover, but understanding how input and output tax work could save you money.
Raising Funds for Your Fashion Business
Banks are cautious about fashion businesses, but multiple funding options exist if you know where to look and how to position your company.
Working with Contractors
How to find reliable contractors for your fashion business and protect yourself from getting taken advantage of.
Sewing with Summer Fabrics
Choose cotton, linen and breathable blends when sewing summer clothes, and pick fabrics that hold up to frequent washing.