I need to make a budget for starting a clothin line but Im not sure of all the things ill need, help? -

ok so i m trying to start a clothing line and i want to put my business plan together, so i m working on my budget, but i really dont know where to start, i know i need money for marketing, for graffic design, i know i will need a computer and i know i will need manufacturing costs, beyond that i m lost

The fashion industry, as you can well imagine, is a very competitive one. To succeed takes knowledge, patience, talent and a bit of luck. As far as the knowledge bit goes, I found some sources that will assist you further.Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you ll inevitably have about the clothing industry as well as many you haven t anticipated yet. http://www.iacde.com/ -- International Association of Clothing Designers Executiveshttp://www.apparelsearch.com/association�� -- Associations Directory for the Apparel Fashion IndustryThere s nothing quite like research �C the more you know about the clothing industry, the better. There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check out these articles:http://ezinearticles.com/?Key-to-Startin�� �C Key to Starting Your Own Clothing Company by Bradley Johnsonhttp://ezinearticles.com/?Your-New-Cloth�� �C Your New Clothing Company �C Apparel Sourcing by Bradley Johnsonhttp://ezinearticles.com/?Fashion-Market�� �C Fashion Marketing 101 by Amie PronowskiAlso, here are some book titles that may interest you:* The Official Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Clothing Line by Jay Arrington,* The Business of Fashion: Designing, Manufacturing, and Marketing by Leslie Davis Burns* Fashion for Profit (Revised Edition with Retail Chapter) by Frances Harder* The Fashion Designer Survival Guide: An Insider s Look at Starting and Running Your Own Fashion Business by Mary GehlharHope that helps! I wish you much success happiness in all your ventures!