Fashion Management at The Portobello Business Centre

Fashion Management Course

Date: Wednesday 10th and Wednesday 17th February 2010 Time: 10am to 4.30pm

Lecturer: David Jones, David has been a fashion consultant since 1970 and has worked with PBC for numerous years. He has been involved in international brands such as Aquascutum and Wallis, as a fashion consultant for designers including Karen Millen and Matthew Williamson and has also enjoyed some time as the president of the Clothing Designers and Executives Association and is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. For more info visit http://www.drapersonline.com/news/david-jones/1954595.article

Day 1

· Course Introduction · The fashion industry and it’s future · Managing a micro business · Self marketing techniques · Communication skills · Negotiation skills · Design protection and copyright procedure · PR and advertising · Range building · Pricing structure

Day 2

· Managing and developing people · Motivational skills · The value of delegation · Time management & effective decision making · Interview and selection processes · Positive range planning · Monitoring and tracking · Production costing strategies · Administration & financial controls · Monitoring business performance · Future development

COST – Free to eligibly businesses To reserve a place, please complete contact the Portobello Business Centre on 020 7460 5050 or e-mail kofi@pbc.co.uk for an Application Form.

This course is offered free of charge under the new CREATIVE FUTURES programme which is part-financed by the European Union, European Regional Development Fund, Investing in Your Future.

Prior to the start of the course participants will be invited to a one to one session with David Jones to analyse your business objectives and to complete the registration process. Places on the Fashion Management course are limited please book early.