FUTURE CAREER DIRECTION
- My future career direction is varied. I intend to work for a few months to earn and save some money, while searching for jobs in my chosen area. Ideally, and linking on from my FMP, I would like to start my own business within the lingerie field. I have always been interested in lingerie, and I feel it would be the next step forward developing from my collection. I would very much like to work for myself, I am self motivated and strive for success. It would be a challenge but one I am prepared to tackle.
- Another direction I would interested in is styling or trend forecasting. I feel throughout the course I have a keen eye for up and coming trends, and it is something I feel passionate about.
- New designers will be an exciting opportunity, it may open doors to careers I hadn't even thought about, or internships. I am keeping an open mind.
HOW TO ACHIEVE FUTURE CAREER GOALS
Starting a new business would take time, money and dedication. There are business grants/loans available, such as the Essex Growth programme http://www.nwes.org.uk/contracts/business-grant-support-in-essex/. Backed by the European Regional Development Fund, the Essex Growth Programme helps individuals establish new businesses and helps existing businesses to grow through an unrivalled package of business support. Confidential and impartial advice and support through a qualified team of business advisors
Guidance in formulating a solid business plan and financial forecasts
Discretionary capital grant-based support
Access to related programmes for further capital asset purchases and start-up costs
This scheme would be really helpful in setting up a business, it would include all the relevant information and support as well as a start up grant. Other useful things to consider before setting up a business would be business and management courses. There are many different courses available, some online, some short courses. www.openstudycollege.com/business_courses.html this site has many courses to consider, such as ‘starting your own business’ at level 3, which is broken down into monthly payments. These could be done in conjunction with working, so I can still earn money while studying
Starting my business, I would probably start with an online store. But its not jets about creating the business, marketing and advertising is a huge part of it- I will need to push the company and get people talking about it. Instagram is a great way of getting the word out, and a link can be included in the bio to the shop, encouraging people to like, follow, share and buy.
As I would be based online, I wouldn't necessarily have to relocate, could work from home and travel when needed.
To make my business individual, I need to stay true to myself. I will cater to the target market but still with my take and style, following trends but in a unique way.
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