Are you ready to take on your first member of staff?

The budget for a start-up fashion business is usually going to be too tight in the beginning to take on additional people. However, there will be a point in the future when you have to consider taking on staff members as an investment rather than just a cost.

It may be that as the creative lead, you have a great understanding of design and product, but may not have an understanding of the commercial side of running a business, the numbers and how to market & sell your product. Without this commercial business skill set, your product is probably not going to get the reaction you want or hope for.

You may struggle alone at the start trying to do everything yourself but not doing it very well; or you could invest in an experienced professional who could do the job properly.

When thinking about taking on your first staff members, you don’t have to jump straight into a full-time employed team. It is advisable to start small and look for part time help, freelancers or experienced interns to help you in the beginning, as this will be the most cost effective option.

If you are looking to build a team in your business and get some expert support to set up or level up your business, then get in touch with me today to see how I can help you.