FASHION ANGEL LAUNCHES BUSINESS MENTORING COMPETITION, SPONSORED BY ETSY

We are thrilled to announce the launch of a new competition, sponsored by Etsy, for designer/makers to win one of our business start up mentoring packages. The competition will be launched at the E-commerce Excellence networking event on 19th January 2012 and continues our commitment to nurturing and developing young creative talent to turn them into successful businesses.

To book your ticket to the E-commerce Excellence networking talk click here.

The competition is open to aspiring designers and craftmakers who have been trading for fewer than two years. The winner will be announced as part of London Fashion Week on Sunday 19th February 2012.

The Prize

Fashion Angel business start up mentoring package

The lucky winner will win a place on the Fashion Angel six month business start up mentoring programme.

For new designer/makers with a new label, innovative idea, or product this is a unique opportunity to access six months of one to one mentoring from industry professionals.Our team of experts can give you the tools you need to give your business the best chance of success.

By the end of the programme the winner will have an infrastructure in place and have the confidence to build a successful and sustainable business. They will also benefit from the exposure their brand will be receiving as a result of winning the competition. For more information on the programme click here.

Deadline for Entries Sunday 12th February 2012

Finalist Notified Wednesday 15th February 2012

Winner announced Sunday 19th February 2012

Entrance Criteria

• Open to designers who have been trading for fewer than two years in the UK
• To enter the award, entrants must email info@fashion-angel.co.uk to request an application form or download the application form and submit to info@fashion-angel.co.uk
• Entrants are asked to submit product images and answer ’Why the Fashion Angel mentoring programme will benefit my business’ (500 words max)

To enter the competition, download an application form or request one from info@fashion-angel.co.uk.

Full terms and conditions can be found on the application form.