About Entrepreneurship for Fashion Designers
Introduction to Entrepreneurship: • Local and global business environments. • Key Aspects of Launching Entrepreneurial Business Ventures: • Marketing research; • Human resources; Sales and revenue projections; • Business plans; financing options; marketing; Legal issues. • Managing an Ongoing Business Venture: • Sales and revenue projections; Marketing; Information technology; Financial analysis; • Human relations management; Social and ethical aspects. Alternative Approaches to Starting a New Business Venture: • Startup from scratch; Buy-outs; Franchises; Advantages and disadvantages of alternatives. • Preparation of a Business Plan • Sources of Start-up and Growth • Debt and Equity Capital