23-05-2018
Fitting Log
Document all your comments on these sheets when you are fitting the first make sample or a fit sample. Be specific. Specify finished measurements...
01-05-2018
Confidentiality Agreement
Imagine this scenario.You have worked on your collection for eight months sourcing amazing fine silks, the highest qualities of trims and the...
04-01-2018
Introduction to Fabric
This informative PDF Presentation discusses: Yarn types Fibre types Fabric density Selecting the right fabric Fabric construction and the affect on...
28-10-2015
The Breakdown of Technical Words
These words are commonly used in the fashion industry. This is the breakdown of exactly what they mean. Abrasion This is a type of fabric...
14-07-2015
Fabric Types Part 2
Fabric Types Part 2 focuses on the properties of Nylon, Rayon, Acrylic and Polyester… Fabric Types Part Two Nylon Source: Nylon is a polymer...
13-01-2015
Costings
Get an industry insight to costing… Product Determining the product costing is a process that tracks and studies the various components...
21-11-2014
Choosing your manufacturer
We see designers every week who tell us how difficult it is for them to get their designs made. There’s so much to think about…the cost of...
25-09-2014
Budget Forecast Template
Successful businesses try to work out a financial plan for the business, usually covering a year. This is called the ‘annual budget’ or...
25-09-2014
Cash Flow Monitoring
Find out the imporance of Cash Flow and download the correct documentation to get you started… One of the most important things for any...
11-03-2013
Eco-friendly Fashion
The fashion industry has often been criticized for the environmental effects of production, after all resources are finite. As a designer it is...
02-10-2012
What Are Design Rights?
Design rights are play an important role alongside the protection of trademarks and copyright at keeping the copyright of products within the...
02-10-2012
What is Copyright?
Copyright infringement occurs when companies deliberately copy or rip off another companies work. It can also occur unintentionally when a company...
02-10-2012
What Is A Trade Mark?
Trade Mark can be a symbol, writing or a distinctive picture or print to represent and distinguish a company or the good of a company from it...
06-09-2012
Couture Measurement Chart
This is an excellent chart because it highlights the different measurements that are required for garment and body spec-ing but also shows you where...
27-07-2012
Costing Sheet
Costing is a nightmare when you first start off with your label; it then continues to be vexing and difficult as your label progresses. However...
14-07-2011
Working In Finance and Accounts
The Finance or Accounts Department is very influential within an organisation. Without the correct money management, the business cannot function....
14-07-2011
Sourcing Information
Sourcing can be considered as a way of obtaining a competitive advantage. In order to expand on the knowledge needed to carry out the sourcing...
14-07-2011
Grants and Funding for Businesses
In the current economic climate, the numbers of people choosing to set up their own businesses are increasing dramatically. In 2010, 35,000 people...
11-01-2011
Working Example of Brief
It is important at all stages of design to consider your design brief. This will be given to you either by your company or the company you are...
11-01-2011
Machinist Worksheet
What does a machinist worksheet look like and how should you monitor your machinists? Click here to download the Machinist...
11-01-2011
Gantt Chart
Gantt Charts are useful to plan and track progress when completing a specific project, they can help direct those using them on the tasks they need...
11-01-2011
Labelling and Packaging Legislation
Labelling and packaging can add a final visual touch to goods or services sold. There are many forms of packaging including boxes, bags, tins and...
11-01-2011
Different Industrial Machine Types
There are many different types and makes of sewing machines. You will either be using an industrial sewing machine which is designed for heavy duty...
11-01-2011
Sampling
Get an industry insight to the sampling process… Packaging & Labelling The packaging and labelling is an important element in creating a...
11-01-2011
Information Gathering
The fashion industry is fast paced and highly competitive. Key trends within the industry usually initiate from the catwalk, where many designers...
11-01-2011
Waste
All you need to know on the importance of waste in the workplace… The 8 Wastes WASTE T = Transport I = Inappropriate Processing M =...
10-01-2011
Quality Report
When a factory is merrily producing your garments on its production lines you must ensure that the garments are to your sealed samples. Sealed...
10-01-2011
Style File
This is all about organisation! When I was a buyer for M&S every garment had a Style File set up and I have added to the concept putting in...
10-01-2011
Client Sheet
Q: What is a client sheet and when should you use one? A: Fashion businesses need to deal with numerous clients to operate therefore it is essential...
09-01-2011
Style Lines
There are many different types of classic style lines out there. Take a look at these classic shapes and use them as inspiration for design...
06-01-2011
Tucks
This is a decorative method of controlling fullness by creating a number of small pleats. These are evenly spaced and stitched to the required...
06-01-2011
Domestic Machines
The domestic sewing machine is the machine most people have access to. This shows you exactly what is on the sewing machine and what it does....
06-01-2011
Silhouette
When designing a garment it is key to follow a silhouette style. A silhouette is the shape clothing forms when on the body. This can be achieved by...
06-01-2011
Customer Order
Within the stage of design cycle sourcing is needed to research and gain more information into the subjects below. Sourcing Within this stage of the...
06-01-2011
Button Sewing
Buttons must always be sewn onto double fabric when sewing on single fabric re-enforce with tape or interfacing. Buttons must always be sewn onto...
06-01-2011
Pockets
It is essential that a pocket is made strongly and large enough for the purpose it is needed. It must be attached firmly to avoid strain on the...
05-01-2011
Pleats
Always mark your pattern with an arrow showing the direction of the pleat There are three main types of pleats. Knife pleat- equal with pleats...
05-01-2011
Pressing
Pressing must not be confused with ironing. The reason for pressing is to make your production process easier as well as making the perfect looking...
05-01-2011
Garment Construction Tick List
Garment construction tick list STAGE PRESSED COMPLETED Preparation of the fabric – cut out the pattern Mark the pattern onto...
05-01-2011
Pattern Alteration
At some points you may need to alter either a brought pattern or a pattern you have previously done yourself by reducing or enlarging, grading up...
05-01-2011
MANAGING YOUR OWN WORKSTATION
Sourcing is stage in the development involving the actual planning to change the ideas taken from the mood board and range plan into a real product....
05-01-2011
COSHH
What is COSHH? COSHH is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health. You can prevent or reduce workers’...
04-01-2011
Packaging
The label is to be made of polythene and should contain the following information: OVER PLY BAG LABEL Use: To be used on over bags containing...
04-01-2011
General Manufacturing Standards
Fabric must meet performance standards for end use and be approved prior to bulk production cutting. FABRIC Fabric must meet performance standards...
04-01-2011
A Brief History of Production
In the past, before the industrial revolution in the 18th-19th Century, garments that were stitched by hand in the most luxurious fabrics were...
04-01-2011
Quality Control
Quality Control is a very important and time consuming part of the garment production process. This needs to be done at many different stages. This...
04-01-2011
Your Sewing Space
Whether sewing at home or in a work environment, it is essential to have a practical and safe work space. This will allow you to work efficiently...
04-01-2011
Understanding your Employment Status
Understanding your employment status is the first step to finding out what rights and protection you may have at work. This article explains three...
28-12-2010
How to Make a Toile
A toile is the practise run for your garment. Usually made from calico this garment can be pinned and cut in order to make any changes that may need...
28-12-2010
Presentation Techniques and Communication
Presentation Techniques and Communication… TECHNIQUES The first step to develop a presentation is planning. Consider the purpose of the...
28-12-2010
Thread Types
There are many different types of threads which have many different uses. This is a breakdown of the types and there uses. To determine which...
28-12-2010
Smocking
This is a decorative technique controlling the area of fullness. It also provides elasticity for ease of movement. The allowance of fabric needed is...
28-12-2010
Interfacing
Interfacing is a fibre used on the wrong side of the fabric. It is used to stiffen or strengthen a fabric. This is used in such things as a shirt...
26-12-2010
Pre Production Sealing
Sealing is, as the name suggests, a stamp of approval. Every retail organisation undertakes a similar sealing procedure to ensure that there is a...
26-12-2010
Work and Families
If you are pregnant at work your employer must protect your health and safety and you may have the right to paid time off for antenatal care. You...
26-12-2010
Interview Questions
When attending an interview there are a few general questions that will be asked of you. Below are some questions to be prepared to answer and tips...
23-12-2010
Industrial Machines
Choose the right needle size and threads according to your fabric to avoid common sewing problems. ALWAYS REMEMBER TO TURN OFF THE POWER BEFORE...
23-12-2010
Cutting
To cut out pattern pieces it is important to have a sharp pair of scissors and a steady hand. Before starting the cutting process it may be...
23-12-2010
How To Construct a Basic Trouser Block
This is a basic block for a basic trouser. To achieve this follow these simple steps. 1. Begin with an origin point located at the top of...
23-12-2010
How To Construct a Basic Sleeve Block
By following these simple steps you can construct a basic sleeve block which can then be adapted to any design. This can also be transferred onto...
23-12-2010
How To Construct a Basic Bodice Block
From this basic bodice block you can create any pattern. Follow these simple steps on how to make the basic bodice block pattern....
23-12-2010
Fastenings
Worked Loops This is used frequently with children’s wear or small openings that meet edge to edge but do not overlap. They are also useful for...
23-12-2010
Seams
There are many different types of seams, some more complicated than others. You need to make sure you are choosing the right type of seam for the...
23-12-2010
Tension
It is important when sewing to check the tension is correct and you are using a suitable length of stitch and size of needle. Thick and heavy...
23-12-2010
Equipment List
It is essential to have the right equipment in place to start the production of a garment. This list consists of everything needed to produce a...
23-12-2010
Employment Contracts
All employees have an employment contract with their employer, although it might not be in writing. If you don’t have a written employment...
23-12-2010
Stitching by Hand and Free Machine Embroidery
Stitching types and their purpose… TEMPORARY STITCHES These are needed for marking your fabric pieces with your pattern marks therefore...
23-12-2010
Fabric Manipulation
There are many different ways to manipulate fabric. Fabric manipulation simply means altering the quality or appearance of your chosen fabric to...
23-12-2010
Fabric Faults
Monitoring fabric faults is an essential part of quality control and garment production. It is important to recognize, detect and evaluate fabric...
22-12-2010
Cuffs
A general method for a self neatening cuff is: Place the two pieces of cuff together with the right sides facing each other. Pin onto the fitting...
22-12-2010
Crossway Strips and Bias Binding
These are narrow strips of fabric cut at an angle of 45 degrees to the warp and weft thread another word for this is bias binding. The reason cross...
22-12-2010
Pattern Block
BASIC STEPS ON HOW TO MAKE A PATTERN BLOCK Making a basic pattern block means you have a basic shape in which to develop future patterns from....
21-12-2010
Body Measurements and Sizing
Body measurements and sizing are a vital part of production. It is important to make sure that when taking body measurements that they are as...
21-12-2010
Company Incorporation
Company Incorporation is the forming of a new business. Selecting the right business status for you is vital to commence trade. The various...
15-12-2010
Health and Safety Poster
This poster is legally required to be displayed in the work place. The old version of the poster is now obsolete. The posters are below. OLD...
15-12-2010
Risk Assesment
Identifying hazards, assessing potential risk and deciding how to eliminate the hazard or reduce the risk. Typical Risk Assessment Format: Hazard...
15-12-2010
Signs
Safety signs in the work place: There are four types of safety signs: RED SIGNS BLUE SIGNS PROHIBITION Things that you must not do. e.g. No...
30-11-2010
Garment Sizing Technology
Size UK conducted a national sizing survey, measuring 11,000 women and men using body-scanning technology to capture and extract the size, shape and...
24-11-2010
Using a pattern cutter? Who owns your design?
If your pattern cutter is not your employee, a strange thing happens if they modify the design of your pattern (which many will do, as part of...
20-10-2010
Finding a Manufacturer
For a new designer finding a manufacturer can be a daunting task. Indeed, for the more established designer, finding an alternative manufacturer can...
09-07-2010
Bamboo The Next Best Thing in Ethical Clothing
If you’re looking for the next best thing in Eco-friendly trade and fair-trade, it’s bamboo. Just what is bamboo? It’s renewable and...
25-05-2010
Layplan
How many designers do not use before they order their fabric? It’s madness. Lay plans are a pictorial representation of how all the pattern...
11-05-2010
The Sealing Procedure
Sealing is, as the name suggests, a stamp of approval. Pre Production Sealing Sealing is, as the name suggests, a stamp of approval. Every retail...
07-05-2010
Santoni – Latest Seamless Technology
Santoni, one of the leading seamless knitting machines, in June 2010 is exhibiting their latest seamless technology at ITMA ASIA and CITME in...
04-05-2010
Pre Retailing… Get it Right!
The role of ‘pre-retail’ work in the fashion sector today may not be glamour but it sure is important and can cost a company dearly if...
04-05-2010
What is cabbage?
If you dont tackle this problem early on you are in to lose a fortune. Cabbage occurs when you don’t cost your garments out correctly in...
12-03-2010
Our Safeguarding Children Policy
Our Safeguarding Children Policy (the legal age of a child being someone under the age of eighteen) Safeguarding is defined by the Children Act 1989...
20-01-2010
Factory Assessment Form
This is a handy form for anyone who wants to assess a Factory before they put the production through the site. It’s a quick way of assessing...
08-01-2010
Economise on Transport Costs
The universal business issue of keeping costs down is evermore paramount at this current time of economic crisis The Freight Transport Association...
07-01-2010
Beamer
Beamers are mainly responsible for loading yarns onto the reels (or beams) of textile weaving machines. Beamers are usually employed by clothing or...
15-12-2009
Importing and Exporting
There are rules, paperwork and costs involved when importing and exporting goods. It is important to be aware of all, to avoid unnecessary fines and...
09-12-2009
Project Management
The primary challenge of project management is to achieve all of the project goals and objectives while honoring the preconceived project...
27-10-2009
Help with Budgeting
You have had a year into the business and its time to analyse the good and bad and plan for the year ahead. This is a guide to help plan your budget...
20-10-2009
Export: the way forward
During times of economic crisis it seems ever the more challenging to create business opportunities to sell and make money. Exports may be the way...
21-08-2009
Garment Manufacture
Manufacturing is undoubtedly a hugely important part of fashion and fashion design. Traditionally in the olden days clothing was made at home as one...
20-08-2009
Garment Manufacturing
Manufacturing is undoubtablely a hugely important part of fashion and fashion design. Traditionally in the olden days cothing was made at home as...
04-08-2009
Porter’s Five Forces
Porter’s Five Forces looks at competition affecting your business from five different angles. Porter’s Five Forces examine competition in an...
04-08-2009
SWOT Analysis
The SWOT business tool, is an essential element for planning and strategising in any business. FashionCapital.co.uk provide an extensive overview of...
29-06-2009
Sustainable Fashion
The aim of this is to create a cycle which can be supported forever in terms of social responsibility of the world and the resources which will be...
08-05-2009
Exporting Essentials
All you need to know about breaking into international markets from market development to finance and distribution When considering exporting you...
10-03-2009
Solving People Problems
Specialist advisor Susan Sia offers her industry and business expertise to minimise costs. Reducing payroll without redundanciesThe news is full of...
03-02-2009
Business Measures of Success
The measurement and regular monitoring of success is imperative for your teams motivation as well as your own so going through the following...
03-02-2009
Morgan’s Metaphors
Gareth Morgan created an initial five metaphors to define the different ways different businesses run before defining a further three a few...
30-01-2009
Range Plan
I have been in the buying offices of Littlewoods, M&S and the Arcadia Group. It didn’t matter which company I worked for we always used a...
13-01-2009
Cross the Borders and Beat the Crunch
FashionCapital provide essential industry tips to beat the crunch and utilize the economic environment to succeed. US consumer confidence is at the...
12-01-2009
Ethical Sourcing Summit
The International summit for sustainable sourcing in the fashion sector Draft Outline January 09 Target Audience Fashion professionals: Designers,...
08-12-2008
Facts On Fashion Production!
What does fashion manufacturing involve? Fashion Manufacturing/ production, baffled? What does fashion manufacturing involve? The Manufacturing...
25-11-2008
Organic cotton
Organic cotton, where to begin? Organic cotton where to begin? I know how about where on earth does the highest volume of organic cotton come from?...
29-10-2008
Key Customer Service Tips for Success
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21-10-2008
Sanlam South African Fashion Week 2008
Heading fashion first into Summer See Fashion Winter’s chill may still be in the air but the fashion set are already anticipating the first flush...
05-10-2008
Chemical Clothing Facts
Disturbing facts about chemicals in our daily apparel. The cotton industry is strangely the globe’s second largest user of agricultural...
04-10-2008
Team Development Model – Bruce Tuckman 1965
Dr Bruce Tuckman created the Forming Storming Norming Performing theory to explain the development and behaviour of a working team. Normal 0 false...
18-09-2008
Shoddy packaging threatens fashion consignments
Insurers could reject insurance claims LONDON, 17 October 2008 – Poor packaging by the fashion industry could mean that insurers refuse to pay...
04-09-2008
Latest News from KnittingIndustry.com
KnittingIndustry.com is the online portal for knitwear industry,presenting designers a range of showcased knitwear machinery technology models for...
13-08-2008
What is MRP?
MRP is Material Requirements Planning and is a business planning technique that was launched into business in the 1960s based on computer algorithm...
04-08-2008
Copyright applies to… Art
Copyright applies to original artistic works such as paintings, drawings, engravings, sculptures, photographs, diagrams, maps, works of architecture...
31-07-2008
What are auxiliary services in fashion?
When you are putting together your collection you need a cross section of auxiliary services to ensure you can complete your label. These services...
30-07-2008
Understanding how to use patterns
We have recently had various requests regarding commencing a career in pattern making or how to make your own patterns. We have recently had various...
15-07-2008
Supplier Handbook
This is only the Executive Summary of one leading retailer and it is to provide you with an insight of your roles and obligations, plus the clients...
13-07-2008
Heading Fashion First into the Summer
Winter’s chill may still be in the air but the fashion set are already anticipating the first flush of spring and the coming of the local...
11-07-2008
Opportunity to take ownership of fashion production unit/teaching and business support
If your organisation is interested in taking ownership of the operations recently run by London Apparel (LARC) please read the current status below...
10-07-2008
Nolcha Fashion Week: New York 2008
Nolcha Fashion Week: New York 2008 Fashion Business Essentials Panel Proposal 350 Fifth Ave. 59th Floor | New York, NY 10118 | E: This email...
03-07-2008
Import/Export
In economics, an export is any good or commodity, transported from one country to another country in a legitimate fashion, typically for use in...
03-07-2008
Ethical Trade
Ethical trade means different things to different people. In particular, some people refer to “ethical trade” as an umbrella term for...
03-07-2008
Marketing
Marketing is an ongoing process of planning and executing the marketing mix (Product, Price, Place, and Promotion) for products, services or ideas...
02-07-2008
Staying in Season All Year Round
The term ”˜eco-fashion’ is one that has been appearing around the fashion industry for quite some time now… To those who are not familiar...
30-05-2008
Fashion +
Fashioning Development: Integrating sustainability into fashion business training programmes Definitions For the purposes of this project, ...
27-03-2008
Production Cutting
This process involves careful prior planning and plans and schedules are important to both batch and mass production. The plan must set out...
27-03-2008
Sample Spec Sheet
Detailed key points of a product, in the design stages in post and pre production. The sheet should include a front and back sketch, brief...
27-03-2008
Initial Sampling Sheet
Again another simple document and probably more important for a larger design company that has their own in-house team of pattern cutters and...
25-03-2008
Essential Advice When Getting Ready To Sell Your Company
Business plans involving ”˜selling’ have been swayed by prospective alterations applied to the capital gains tax regime. Pre-sale your...
03-03-2008
Promote Your Business
Knowing what works is critical. Look at how others in your field do it to see what kinds of promotions have been successful. You may also have to...
03-03-2008
Broken Needle Policy Report
The company recognises that it has a responsibility to operate and demonstrate the effective prevention of metal contamination in products made at...
28-02-2008
Planning Your Finance
When you reach the detailed planning stages for your idea, you will need to think through a number of issues relating to money. Sources of finance...
28-02-2008
Balance Sheet
As its name suggest your balance sheet balances two different fiscal elements, and it has to accord with other financial information produced for...
28-02-2008
UK fashion exports
UK Fashion Exports is an independent trade association supported by its members. They offer practical help to British exporters and to overseas...
28-02-2008
UK Fashion Export Awards, 12th June 2007
The next UK Fashion Export Awards will take place on 12th June 2007 at London’s prestigious Landmark London hotel. UK Fashion Exports’...
28-02-2008
Business statistics for the Fashion Industry
The following directories are the key industry recognised databases most of which can be found at the British Library by the reference provided in...
28-02-2008
Interested in Franchising?
Before you enter into any franchising agreement go through the document carefully first and look for some key information about the proposed...
28-02-2008
Statutory regulations and getting started with your business
It may be that you have had a burning desire to create your own collection for years, training extensively and putting yourself through university...
28-02-2008
How to contact buyers
One of the most nerve racking parts of the selling process is cold calling and making calls directly to buyers. Your head will be whirling, your...
28-02-2008
In work quality checks at a CMT/Manufacturing Unit
So you have a wonderful concept on paper. You have managed to secure a good size docket (order with a manufacturer and now the garments are in...
28-02-2008
Nobody plans to fail but many fail to plan – The importance of Business Planning
The importance of planning can not be stressed to minimise the risk of failure and ensure that any designer is not part of the transient fashion...
28-02-2008
Metric Sizing
METRIC SIZING Size codes – numerical 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Size codes ”“ chest size 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 Chest size – centimetres 92...
28-02-2008
Working with Manufacturers
You may be a designer with your first collection, or an inspired retailer who wants to make the leap into designing your own brand for your outlets....
28-02-2008
Overseas v UK Production; it’s not just about price!
Its hard to work with manufacturers and CMT units…actually it can be a nightmare. You immediately feel disadvantaged because the balance of...
28-02-2008
How to make appointments with buyers
I was lucky; when I started my own label I already had contacts in the trade to start selling to and I knew the lingo because my last position was a...
28-02-2008
Order Processing and Despatch Cycle
This is a flow chart of how party plan works. People totally underestimate the high impact of party plan! At one point when I had my own label...
28-02-2008
Line Drawing
A line drawing spec is the first stage of your garment. It’s your idea on how you want the garment to look and you must give some guidelines to...
28-02-2008
Order Form
If you were at a selling event or visiting a wholesaler the confirmation of order is a useful document. I have seen at major events new designers...
28-02-2008
Terms and Conditons
This is a specially prepared legal document to save you money. One of the key aspects of law of contract is the passing of ’consideration’ i.e...
28-02-2008
First Fit Sample Card
This is attached to your first sample made. Not every designer does this but its so easy to get confused and for core critical measurements I have...
28-02-2008
Invoice
This is an important piece of documentation! If you are going to be taken seriously and professionally you need to have an invoice complete with...
28-02-2008
Confirmation of Order
This is really important and so many designers do not use this documentation. If you were on a trade stand and an independent boutique wanted to buy...
28-02-2008
Licence Agreement
Click here to open Licence Agreement...
27-02-2008
Statutory regulations and getting started with your business
It may be that you have had a burning desire to create your own collection for years, training extensively and putting yourself through university...
27-02-2008
Looking for someone who can help me with my business?
Business Eye A service that provides Welsh companies with free advice for a whole range of business issues, Business Eye currently operates in 30...
27-02-2008
Value Added Tax (VAT)
VAT is a tax on the final consumption of certain goods and services. We provide a brief introduction to VAT and a guide that provides a summary of...
11-02-2008
Measuring and Marketing
Part thirteen of the learning about textiles technology: To cut accurately plans are needed to show measurements, preferably in centimetres or...
05-12-2007
Corporate Social Responsibility
You may believe your business subsists in seclusion, you are right, however this is only relevant to your one main objective; making money. Your...
27-11-2007
Common Auxiliary Services – JOFIT
Common auxiliary services for the ever developing global fashion industry and its increasingly diverse demands can be found. though it seems true...
26-11-2007
EXPORTING
Although your business may have an established UK market, there’s often no reason why it couldn’t successfully compete overseas too, growing...
22-11-2007
What is Shipping?
What is Shipping? – History and Nature of Shipping – Advantages and Disadvantages – Shipping Internationally – Duties and...
12-11-2007
What is Packaging and Waste?
Packaging can be defined as materials used for the containment, protection, handling, delivery, and presentation of goods. Packaging can be divided...
01-10-2007
Are you ready to export?
Exporting can have a great effect on your business, helping to extend your market, boost your turnover and prevent you having too great a dependence...
08-05-2007
Care Labelling
What are care labels? Care labels indicate how to clean textile articles in the best possible way. Care symbols provide all the necessary...
08-03-2006
What To Do If Your Company Is In A Financial Mess!
Running a company today can be a tricky business and with most companies going bust in only their first year of business, it is likely your company...
19-09-2005
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26-08-2005
SHOREDITCH BUSINESS NETWORK;
September Lunch Workshop ’Time-Team-Money’ Wednesday 7th September 2005 12.30-2pmat the offices of Silverman Sherlikers Solicitors, 7 Bath...
05-07-2005
An Introduction to PAYE
Self Assessment – What is it and How does it affect you ? Hazlems Fenton Annual Tax Calendar Hazlems Fenton Annual Tax Calendar ...
20-06-2005
Writing a health and safety policy
Writing a health and safety policy View full article Writing a health and safety policy1.pdf (pdf, 137K) Viewing this document requires Adobe...
09-05-2005
Think London newsletter – London Update
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06-05-2005
London Business Support Network
LBSN E-newsletter May 2005 edition INTRODUCTION Welcome to the new look London Business Support Network E Newsletter. It draws together key...
05-05-2005
London update
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04-05-2005
SHOREDITCH BUSINESS NETWORK
SHOREDITCH BUSINESS NETWORK BUSINESS NETWORKING & SOCIAL EVENING VENUE: INDUSTRY, 1 Curtain Road , EC2 DATE: Wednesday 25 May 2005 TIME:...
15-04-2005
Inventique
Latest newsletter April 2005 issue – Contents * Lead story: WRTI member Brian Pascall’s new device could become a profit...
17-01-2005
The FundAssist Programme – Supporting start-ups and businesses that are looking for fu
K Benson Associates, the providers of business advisory services to fashion and creative companies, in association with the Business Link for...
14-01-2005
Nick Fenner’s Legal Q&A Surgery
It has never been more important to know how to protect your business and failing to operate wisely could cost you money or a whole lot more…...
23-12-2004
Nick Fenner – Your employment rights
Your employment rights. What you should know! New Statutory and Disciplinary Procedures Resolving issues On 1 October 2004, a new law requiring...
10-12-2004
BUSINESS LINK FOR lONDON FACTSHEET
Dealing with difficult customers…assess your business performance…simple book-keeping Dealing with difficult customers Factsheet...
03-12-2004
Small Business Europe Monthly Newsletter
There is some great information at: http://www.smallbusinesseurope.org/downloads/Issue_037 This is 1-page only, containing brief information on some...
29-11-2004
White Ribbon Day
25th November was White Ribbon Day > The start of 16 days of Activism to Eliminate Violence Against Women > > The White Ribbon is the...
19-11-2004
Getting the Best from Trade Exhibitions .
This next Prince’s Trust Fashion Focus event is in collaboration with the Newham’s ZIP COVE project and is very generously being hosted by the...
15-11-2004
Coleg Sir Gar
Coleg Sir Gar has built up a reputation within the garment and textile industry for its commitment to the support and development of both small and...
15-11-2004
Shared Technology Resource Centre
The Shared Technology Resource Centre, based within Coleg Sir Gar in Carmarthen, was established in July 2002 to assist the growth of the garment...
04-11-2004
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01-11-2004
Business link for london – Dealing with bullying in the workplace, Your sales strategy
Factsheet Workplace bullying is increasingly recognised as a serious issue that needs to be tackled for a range of reasons. Not only is...
18-10-2004
Practical promotions
Practical Promotions We have recently launched the Pocket Seat, a small inflatable cushion, on behalf of our client, Practical Promotions. It is a...
08-10-2004
Businesslink4london -factsheet
How to make your website accessible Factsheet How accessible is your website? Are you confident that disabled users can navigate your...
01-10-2004
New Technologies and Smart Textiles for Industry and Fashion.
“New Technologies and Smart Textiles For Industry and ...
01-10-2004
Automatic Braiding appoints new marketing manage
Automatic Braiding Limited, one of the UK’s leading manufacturing suppliers of elastic waistband, cord and tape products, has announced the...
23-09-2004
Business Advisory Services
A sad fact of life is that many businesses in London fail to access necessary finance, not because funding is unavailable, but because their finance...
23-09-2004
LBSN E Newsletter – Special Edition, September 2004
LBSN E Newsletter – Special Edition, September 2004 London Development Agency: Business Support Review The LDA is currently carrying out...
16-09-2004
New Innovation Centre in Central Croydon
Innovative South London in association with Croydon College. innovate south london Ideas for Growth ACCOMMODATION, BUSINESS...
16-09-2004
Karrot – Kitch
Kitch – the fashion show held at Tate Modern a year ago by young south Londoners thanks to the Metropolitan Police Service’s...
14-09-2004
New innovation centre in central Croydon
Innovate South London ENewsletter, September 2004...
08-09-2004
Cass Creative Report:
Cass Creatives Report: Looking for the New Black Thursday 17 June, 7pm Cass BusinessSchool, Bunhill Row, London EC1 Panel Gity Monsef –...
31-08-2004
Business link for london – factsheet
Small firms warned of resurgent ad scam 10.08.2004 London Small businesses are once again the focus of an advertising fiddle that last year...
27-08-2004
Business Link for London Factsheets
London Business Awards call for entries London Business News17.08.2004 The London Business Awards will celebrate the achievements of London’s...
19-08-2004
Interactive KnowHow
Bright ideas for active mediaThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 020 7837 5090 Home | What...
18-08-2004
SMALL PRODUCTION RUNS
LOW MINIMUMS 5 – 50 HIGH QUALITY DESIGNER LEVEL REASONABLE PRICES WOMENS WEAR, SPECIALISING IN:JERSEY WEARSOFT SEPERATESDRESSES PATTERN...
12-08-2004
Cockpit Arts Winter Open Studios 2004
Cockpit Arts Winter Open Studios 2004 Dates announced for this excellent Christmas shopping opportunity Cockpit Arts was one of the first...
10-08-2004
Business Link for London factsheets.
three new factsheets from Businesslink4london – Running an effective advertising campaign, What’s lurking in that IT contract? and Holidays...
06-08-2004
The Access to Finance Programme – Supporting start-ups and businesses that are looking
The FundAssist Programme – Supporting start-ups and businesses that are looking for funding A sad fact of life is that many...
05-08-2004
Business Link
Everything your business does – from launching a new product or promotion to responding to customer complaints -helps define your reputation....
04-08-2004
DEFENCE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
UK UK-London: reflective vests 2004/S 129-109495 Official name and address of the contracting authority: Metropolitan Police Authority, 10 Dean...
03-08-2004
Platform 3
Platform3 has been commissioned to design and build a website for New Contemporaries, Britain’s most important open exhibition for emerging...
03-08-2004
Premier Kids – July 2004
Premier KIDS sees 12% increase in visitors Premier KIDS continues to grow from strength to strength each season showing a 12% increase in...
03-08-2004
Small business/europe
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19-07-2004
london fashion forum
london fashion forum Equal opportunities policy London Fashion Forum Equal Opportunities Policy The London Fashion Forum (LFF) is...
13-07-2004
One London
oneLondon’s enterprise development services provide help to people from disadvantaged communities and support to growing,...
12-07-2004
Business link for London setting up an office
Setting up an office Factsheet In a well set up office, the equipment, the systems and the environment all contribute to making you and...
12-07-2004
Business Link for London Health and safety
Health and safety Factsheet Looking after health, safety and welfare is not just a legal requirement, it makes commercial sense. Failing to...
12-07-2004
Marketing on a shoe string
Marketing on a shoestring Top Tips If your marketing budget is limited, you have to find ways to be more creative. These tips show you how to...
12-07-2004
West Midlands Access to finance
WELCOME TO ACCESS TO FINANCE Welcome to West Midlands Access to Finance – the site offering the most comprehensive regional...
12-07-2004
Creative Business campus
Content Page · · FOREWORD ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 3 4 ...
09-07-2004
RKHB fashion
July 2004 PRESS RELEASE “PRACTICAL HELP IN ACQUIRING FINANCE†ACCESS TO FINANCE PROGRAMME A sad fact of...
09-07-2004
Government Office for London
Business Within Government Office for London there are two teams dedicated to helping businesses achieve their...
06-07-2004
Events/Seminar organiser & Evaluator required
Thames Gateway Creative Skills Partnership are looking for consultants to undertake an evaluation of their pilot programme and to support and...
21-06-2004
Nesta Creative investor
NESTA, the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts, was set up by Act of Parliament in 1998. Our purpose was to help create a...
18-06-2004
Welsh clothing and textile centre
The Clothing and Fashion Industry in Wales received a huge boost when a Centre of Excellence was officially opened on Friday 11th June, 2004 by...
16-06-2004
uk fashion Exports overview
Are you a exporter? Are you looking to export internationally or overseas? Read on to find out more. UK Fashion Exports overview The UK Fashion...
16-06-2004
Top tips on building online trust
Building online trust is vital if you want to attract and retain customers. With stories of security breaches and fraud, your customers need to feel...
16-06-2004
Cost Control
Cutting costs is the simplest way to improve your bottom line. Introducing a cost control system can bring immediate savings and ensure that you...
16-06-2004
Lunch Club
Hello Jenny I was completely overwhelmed with requests for more information about the commercial property investment seminars we are holding in...
15-06-2004
The Business Link for London overview.
Are you a small business? or are you thinking of setting up a small business? Read on to find how The Business Link for London can help you! The...
14-06-2004
We are looking for the best ideas for innovation
Do you run an innovative business with original products or services or know someone who does? Are you an individual with a novel idea you want to...
09-06-2004
GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR THE UK TEXTILE & CLOTHING INDUSTRY
DTI – and the Government more widely – provides a wide range of help and assistance to the UK textile and clothing industry. Support has...
04-06-2004
Peter Muller:- Professional Photographer
My name is Peter Muller, I am a professional photographer. My commercial speciality is people and portraits, however I do love most aspects of...
03-06-2004
Long live “Creative London”
The Mayors commission on Creative Industries follows a 6 month enquiry into London’s creative industries. Creative London is a brand new...
03-06-2004
A Leading light for the manufacturing industry the London A.R.C.
If you asked garment manufacturers and CMT units what they really need today to make their business successful you would probably here the following...
27-05-2004
DTI’s Business Support- Latest
DTI’S new business regime Details on the DTI’s business support offer can be accessed via www.dti.gov.uk/bss and www.businesslink.gov.uk . The...
26-05-2004
Profile: Jenny Holloway
Project Manager, London Fashion Forum Following her graduation with a 2:1(Hon) Business Studies degree, Jenny Holloway commenced her career as...
06-03-2004
BSO & useful links
There are numerous Business Support Organisations out there to help you and this is where you can discover the best one for...
05-03-2004
manufacturing / CMT
How can designers, manufacturers and retailers work together to build healthy and sustainable working relationships? The information in this section...
30-11-1999
Street (UK) Client Profile – Retailer Abul from London
Abul – Retail outerwear Requirement: Volume discounts With his Street UK loan, Abul got a volume discount when prices were lowest. For...
30-11-1999
Design, Manufacture and the Supply Chain
One of the roles of the BL4L Supply Chain group is in assisting London companies to improve and develop their supply chains. London manufacturing...
30-11-1999
No future for London fashion?
Catwalk shows are seen as the way of making your name in the fashion industry – but costs can spiral up to £50,000, forcing some designers to...
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