I want to set up a clothing business

Maybe you can start by making a collection and try to sample them to stores.. show your designs and maybe you can get orders.. You may also start buidling your website where you can show your works and maybe get more clients. you can start from that, supplying to other brands/ offices/ etc and then if you have saved enough money.. maybe you can start your own line.. your own BRAND!.. and on the side, you could probably do custom made designs.. you can start with your family and friends and then if you'll do well, you can be famous by word of mouth.. :)..

Well, what exactly do you want to do within this field? Sell clothes? Design clothes? Be a stylist? The first thing I think you need to do is to decide what exactly you want to do. It sounds like being a designer could suit you, and then I would recommend starting to sew and make the clothes. This is a great start, and if you find that you like it, you can always take a course after a while, to get some more experience. But if you are not completely sure designing is for you, do it on your own for a while. You can still sell the stuff you make if you want! (on Etsy for instance)

Talent or skill is a good start, unlike those who engages in business that doesn't have any idea what the business is and focuses solely in profit usually give up the business at the later part. I can see that your young and will driven another good sign for a good start. Here are my few tips: Find someone who is very good in line with the business you wish to venture, they know better. Secondly, make up a financial plan as to the possible costs of everything that is needed for the business. Third, determine who are your possible clients and suppliers. These are some of the things that you would put into consideration. You don't need to be a big time business woman, start small learn from it and improve it, you will see the fruits of your labor with a hard work, patience, perseverance and dedication. Good luck to you and have a wonderful day !