The World Wide Fashion Craze That is Ed Hardy Clothing

November 20, 2008 · Posted in Business Operations, Colorful and Style, Design, Management Plan, Marketing Document · Comments Off 

i think its called light tunnel Pictures, Images and Photos />With all of the television buzz and celebrity gossip that surrounds us, not to mention our fast-paced lifestyles, we are sometimes left with little time to focus on fashion. Maybe that’s why when a brand comes along that demands our attention, we can’t help but jump on the bandwagon. Ed Hardy’s unmistakable style and passion will draw you in whether you are seeking it out or not. Whatever the reason, Ed Hardy is a brand that the world just can’t seem to get enough of.

Don Ed Hardy, the “godfather of the modern tattoo”, took his California influence and combined it with Asian inspirations to come up with the unique style that defines the Ed Hardy clothing line. Hardy began his career as a tattoo artist in San Francisco, and later decided to merge his artwork into fashion design. The rest is history. Read more

Finding a Private Investor For Your New Business Venture

November 13, 2008 · Posted in Business Operations, Business Plan, Colorful and Style, Investors, Loan, Marketing Document · Comments Off 

Starting up in business is tough so if you want to make it a success you have to posses the right attitude and leadership qualities; you need to be a confident and motivated entrepreneur.

To make a good entrepreneur there are certain qualities that you need to have such as the following:

• Be a good leader
• Self confident and organised
• Confident and a risk taker
• Good communicator and competitive
• Prepared to work long hours
• Provide a unique service or product

It is said that anyone can be an entrepreneur but I strongly believe that you won’t get very far without having the above qualities. Read more

Raising Capital – Writing the Business Plan that Succeeds

November 13, 2008 · Posted in Angel Investment, Business Plan, Marketing Document, Venture Capital · Comments Off 

You have a great idea or maybe have started a company and need some capital to support your revenue growth. You think that the best source for the fund-raising will be venture capital or maybe an angel investment. You have mapped out your fund-raising strategy and are at the point of writing your business plan. You want to write a business plan that will succeed in bringing in the needed funds.

Recognize that the business plan you are writing is essentially a marketing document. You are marketing your company to an investor who will be buying a piece of it. Like selling anything else, you need to understand what the investor is looking for. Venture capitalists are generally looking for two things. Read more