How Do You Start A Shoe Designing Business?
If you’re not formally trained as a designer, you may think that shoe design is a fantasy. The truth is, starting a shoe design company isn’t as difficult as you might think. Luxury goods produced $532 billion in sales in 2007 in the United States. Starting any entrepreneurial business takes a lot of work, but if you have a solid, creative and new product, there is money to be made. Shoes are a girl’s best friend, and there is no doubt that the fashion industry is a profitable business–this can be a winning combination. Get some business skills. Buy a couple of “how to” business books that include mock business plans, or enroll in a fast-track business course at your local community college. Decide which kind of shoe business you’d like to start. The type of shoe company you want to start will determine the initial capital and backing you will require. Get familiar with the brands and styles in your shoe market. Read books on shoe design and start-up business plans, and get industry s
