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    Mind Blowing Thinking of setting up my fashion label

    im thinking of starting my clothing business whilst still in university [1 out of 3 years]. im keen for any sort of business advice you can offer.

    pros
    i can access university workrooms and equipment that wont be available to me once i graduate [or would require purchasing] eg. industrial and domestic machines, mannequins, software, library etc

    teachers with real world experience whom i can ask questions and assistance

    once i finish i dont have to worry about transitioning from school to unemployment to beginning to set up business without anyone

    student discounts


    cons
    i study 4 days and strip 3 nights i need to put extra extra efforts into managing time and money

    restrictions on time and money

    my main issues are time and money, everything else is related to that


    anyone else started any sort of business whilst studying and dancing? did you need a loan or just hustle extra hard and save?
    im not sure about the next time, im thinking of asking my accountant when i go in for my tax return next month and i need some questions to prepare.

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    cmon i just need a yes no maybe? penny for your thoughts?
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    Default Re: Thinking of setting up my fashion label

    I say start now!

    You have less to lose now, whilst you're young and have less responsibilities.
    You could start out small, maybe launch it at a market or something and test out the market. Work out consumer demand, what people want and what they are willing to pay.

    One of my good friends actually launched a fashion label a couple of years ago whilst she was at uni. She's based in Sydney and got a few boutiques on board and got into fashion festivals as a young designer, so it is possible! Good luck!
    Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.

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    thanks babe!
    im glad to hear about your friend, im based in sydney too and most creatives / arts graduates go to melbourne for the scene to get established.
    my mother told me to put together inspiration, lookbooks, business plan, sketches and portfolio to get started but without getting a loan first.
    lucky my bf works in IT so i can sell online and maybe other boutiques without setting up retail space.
    i just wanna sink my teeth into it already but im terrified of failing
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    Default Re: Thinking of setting up my fashion label

    You sound like you know what you're doing and have good common sense when it comes to business! I'm sure if you're passionate, your designs will speak for themselves anyways.

    Make sure you update if you get started, I love new designers and would love to see your work (and might even buy something!)
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    will do! for now ill sit on this idea pondering away before i throw caution into the wind and go for it...
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    wish there was a business thread... everyone avoids the dollar den like the plague
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    http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/J8N5NGD

    please fill in my label launch survey everyone!
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