Read,
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Rethink the way you think and work &
You are on your way to make your Dream a Reality

1. "Today, success is not about what you know, it is about what you do not know"
Thierry Bayle - Founder Global Fashion Management / London Fashion Business Academy

2 "Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts."
Winston S. Churchill

3. "Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it."
Henry David Thoreau

4. "Opportunities don't happen. You create them."
Chris Grosser

5. "I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have." 
Thomas Jefferson

6. "Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do. Don't wish it were easier; wish you were better." 
Jim Rohn

9. "Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man...

As you start up or as you grow your Fashion Business, you want to discover what other companies have done.

You want to understand the golden rules and you want to understand the mistakes.

Do you agree? This can save you and time and lots of money.

Why not spend some time listening or watching The Profit on CNBC. In every episode, Marcus Lemonis is investing his own money in companies and he helps them scale up effectively. 

What is unusual is the level of honesty and transparency in this programme. Marcus himself is happy to share the mistakes he made and the true reasons why he cannot work with a specific business owner. LEARN FROM IT.

Today, let's review what was shared in the episode of Ben's Garden, a retail store in New York City.
The business does around $1.6 Million per year.

Ben Busko: "I want to scale and grow and this is what I have been really stuck on"
Marcus: "And so, has your business gone down?"
Ben: "Yes, Sir"

At every little stage of your Brand's growth, you have t...

TOP 10 GOLDEN RULES TO
BOOST YOUR FASHION BRAND AT EXPORT

So, you’ve finally decided to push your collection at export. Are you excited? You should be!
The world is your oyster. More people are waiting for your product in global markets than at home.
Why speak to the one at home when you can speak to the many internationally?
As you start growing globally, you will also see increased interest from your domestic Buyers and some will buy your collection.
You and I know that you have the potential to grow a global and profitable Brand however, in order to succeed, you MUST learn from the mistakes made by the competition. This is what you need to do:

1. Set up a clear vision for your brand with strong values and measurable goals. Measurable goals are a must when it comes to building the next 6 to 12 months, e.g.: “I want 5 Buyers, 20 leads; I want to post 2 videos every week on Facebook…”. Align your next 6/12 months goals on your 3-year vision

2. Build a Team around you even if those peo...

You have a dream.
Do you want to bring it to reality? Effectively? Now rather than later? Profitably?

You must have interviewed 5 or 10 Designers and you must now know the key mistakes they have made and those you must avoid.

They must have told you that the Product is only 15 to 30% of success.

Where is the rest hiding?
Simple! In your pricing and margin, in your marketing, in your ability to recruit interns, staff and partners, in your ability in having the product delivered on time and with quality every time, in your ability to contact buyers before heading to a trade show...

You must build strong foundations the same way you build a house.

Did you give the Architect a full brief about what you want to achieve and build?
Do you have a contractor who is joined by different skills people from plumber to electrician or from sales to marketing and from trade show expert to branding...

The Fashion Mapping online course will help you very practically understand how to build a 200-buye...

Many people see the Business Plan as THE tool to attract and convince investors into the business and they are right

However the Business Plan has another function:
it is to give you the focus and direction to what to do, when to do it and have indicators to tell that something went wrong ie it is time to make some changes.

Before you start the business, write one even if it only about some bullet points.

Inside the LFBA, you will find the different chapters inside the business plan and how to fill it in. We also include several templates such as the cash flow projection.

Good luck and call or email us. Let's get your project or dream become a reality.

In a challenging environment, like you, we have seen our revenues go down.
Like you, we are reinventing ourselves with new products and services and preparing for the new normal which will take place when this challenge finishes.

You need to be ready and have build the foundations way before we get into a challenging environment.
Are you ready for a change and are you ready to amend your mindset?

Often, when profits are high, we cash in for ourselves or leave the cash in the business but we do not invest n improving processes and the training of staff.
This is a mistake. Do you agree? 

Changing the way your staff thinks and works will be difficult so you need time to get it organised.

The monthly webinar put in place by Global Fashion Management (GFM) for clients and prospects are also enjoyed by LFBA subscribers.
We will support you with 
Energy, 
Positivism &
Business of fashion top tips across wholesale, retail, online and management. 
George Clooney would most probably: "What else?".

Congratulations, you have a Dream and maybe even a big Dream.

This is good.

Now, to go from where you are today to where you want to be tomorrow, you need to move from the old location to the new location.
This will mean that change has to happen.

Do you have a belief that prevents you from growing or moving towards your Dream?

Do you know which belief will help you and support you in moving towards your Dream?

Old beliefs have cost thousands of dollars to many Young Designers and start-ups we know.
It does not have to happen to YOU!

Just 1 old wrong belief will make you lose a season and sometimes 3 years as well as losing money and relationships with buyers and investors.
We have seen it happening every single month for over 25 years.

Now, imagine you have adopted a new way of thinking and working.
Imagine you have now embedded a new belief. 
What would you like the results to look like? What is the outcome that you see for you, your happiness, your business?

We are committed in ...

Each month (and get it ready in advance) plan the ideas you will put forward in your marketing to strengthen your Brand or project.

Wordstream Online Expert came up with a great resource we wish to share with you.

Check it here and start building your subscriber list and clients.
Implement an idea this week. Don't delay.

The Fashion VIP service is dedicated to start ups and young/emerging designers.
It is their opportunity to invest their hard earned money and savings into building a global and profitable Brand.

Is that want you want?

Get access to an expert to set up, grow or manage your Fashion or Retail Business.
The plan can change, you can stop the subscription at any time. You can even allocate the hours on a future month. You have full flexibility to organise your investment as you like.

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Discover the Golden Rules for success.
Learn the mistakes your competitors have made before you.

How much is that worth? Yo...

After several years working hard on the The Profit from CNBC, Marcus Lemonis shares with us his Top Rules. 
Have a healthier business.

Enjoy.

Rule 1 - Don't be an ass

Rule 2 - Make your employees number 1

Rule 3 - Know what you don't know

Rule 4 - Accept the crazy 

Rule 5 - Be vulnerable

Rule 6 - Be authentic

Rule 7 - Be transparent

Rule 8 - It's all about follow through (Need a process and consistency)

Rule 9 - Know your numbers

Rule 10 - Quit whining and start winning

 We agree with his approach and his focus around Products, People and Processes.

If you need a sounding board or help to implement the above points in your business, let us know.

Book your free discovery call here.