Feedback on the Ravensbourne Delivery Day

1: Positive Comments

• Brief but thorough, extremely informative and helpful
  
  
• Brilliant advice on setting up your own business, and all from one source!
  
  
• Great finance advice
  
  
• Generally good positive advice that students never knew was available
  
  
• Instils confidence – students no longer feel overwhelmed about setting up a business
  
  
• Inspired students
  
  
• Educated students about the help available to them and what to expect in the future
  
  
• It was helpful hearing real life experiences
  
  
• It provided a different aspect of the fashion industry in relation to students previous education at Ravensbourne
  
  
• Students felt it was refreshing to meet lots of professionals who are willing to help who are clear and approachable

2: Useful Contacts

– David Jones
– FashionCapital
– All speakers
– London Fashion Forum

3: Negative Comments

• Too much talk about the positive and not the negative side, for example how to overcome problems/difficult situations
  
  
• Room too hot
  
  
• Would have liked this to be a full day
  
  
• Would have been helpful to speak to some of the speakers for longer
  
  
• The seminar was organised at the last minute

4: Where could the LFF improve?

• More help on finance
  
  
• More information on company strategies e.g. SWOT analysis
  
  
• More advice on manufacturing
  
  
• More info about the High End of buying for boutiques
  
  
• Interview techniques
  
  
• Fashion Merchandising
  
  
• Other possible careers after completing a fashion degree
  
  
• Costing garments and cashflow

5: Was the event value for money?

Of those that answered 100% said Yes

6: Would you participate in a LFF event again?

All participants answered Yes they would

7: Marks out of 10

– Pre Support to the event – 40% rated this to be 8/10
– Organisation – 100% rated this to be 8/10 or above
– Venue – 30% rated this to be 6/10
– Overall Standard – 100% rated this to be 7/10 or above with 51% rating it as 9/10

8: Additional Comments

“I think what you are doing is very good” David Thomas – Student

“I missed half of the event therefore I can’t say much, but the part where I was present was great” Salmez Zardasht – Student

“Was very helpful and insightful talk from people who really know the ins and outs of the industry and its many sectors” Katherine Spens – Student

“Thank you very much” – Monica – Student

“Its very helpful to know where you can ask when your out there on your own” Camilla Evenrud – Student