This is a manual that educates aspiring designers on how to start their own clothing line. It walks them through each step. Features in the title are: Money saving tips How to find and deal with overseas manufacturers Learn how to do your own trademarks (save on lawyer fees) What makes a good brand name How to incorporate your business and why you should Learn about letter of credit for production / payment on TT How to reduce time it takes to get your line going Valuable resources and contacts at your fingertips Learn about Production and Distribution Deals Getting a sales tax license Creating your website Your importer number issued from the government and why you need it How to form the right team behind you Getting orders at the famous Magic Tradeshow and others Go from being a T-shirt Designer to a real brand Designing your collection / specifications Style forecasting based on your budget Managing cash flow What is factoring and how to get it? Advertising and Marketing your brand Financing your line How to go about doing photo shoots How and where to find models Importing, Visas and Custom House Brokers Quota System and Duties Distribution and getting your product in stores Keystoning and setting the right price for your products Packaging your products. What you must know. Key office points, taxes and accounting Valuable advice from the authors Inside industry secrets and much more