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?

Check if 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

How to use social networks effectively to grow your fashion business without forcing it.

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.