| The concept of Personal Image Consultancy is an exciting new sector of the fashion and beauty world. Many books have been written on the subject and general awareness grows daily thanks to an increasing number of satisfied clients and a
fascinated media. The recent spate
of TV makeover programmes including "What Not To Wear"
"10 Years Younger" and "How to Look Good Naked" has lead to an overwhelming
demand for personal styling consultations.
What do Image Consultants Do?
Image Consultants use a range of practical analysis and
assessment
methods for determining their clients' colouring and
personal style and then make recommendations to them on clothes, accessories, hair and cosmetics.
This is an intriguing and creative subject, which gives Consultants
constant pleasure and interest for the rest of their lives.
It is ideal as a business for those with a good eye for colour
and a real interest in other people...more
What Sort of Person Trains as a Consultant?
It is essentially a service business. Helping people to understand
more about their colouring, bone structure, weight distribution
and body proportions can save clients hundreds(in some cases
thousands!) of pounds and
can ultimately increase self confidence, credibility and improve
personal and professional potential. Many people claim that
it has "changed their lives"!
People of all ages, from all walks of life and career backgrounds decide to become Colour and Image Consultants. The nature of the profession furnishes the consultant with a wide variety of ways to develop his/her business. The beauty of this business is that it can be run from home, studio or even a mobile unit taken to a client's home. Hours can be fitted in around other commitments making it particularly suitable for those with family ties. Unlike starting other types of businesses, the investment is fairly low and can be earned back in a few months by even part-timers.
How Can I Make it a Profitable Business?
Fully qualified Image Consultants have many options to choose
from. Apart from running home-based consultations, further training
can be taken to advance your level of competence in running
colour and style classes at local colleges and community centres,
conducting retail promotions in local stores and shopping centres
and facilitating Corporate Image
Workshops. Consultants can
also grow their businesses by getting involved in the sale of
cosmetics and skincare or accessories.
The potential for expanding the retail side of business is great
and many consultants can double their profitability on this
basis.
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