Rampant - The Campus Inspired Clothing Brand
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Summary • Rampant introduction • My University Roots • Personal Bio • Where Rampant is today • Key skills • Jobs vs. Enterprise • Other things to consider
Rampant Introduction CAMPUS INSPIREDCLOTHING Everyday Functional Looking the part
My University Roots Sept 2007 – Lions Rampant & our socks began Mar 2007 – 1stphotoshoot Dec 2006 – HG Launch Party Feb 2007 – Collinson sock sampled Apr 2007 – started mail order business
Personal Bio – Not Glamorous… • Keen rugby player and active student • Studied History and Politics • Conceived idea with a mate when I was 21 in Firehouse • Started selling stock out of university garage @ 22 • Lived in my parents attic and sold socks all over the country @ 22-24 • Got investors and moved to Midlands @ 25
Key Skills I learnt • A Generalist • Understand multiple roles • Learn how to manage others (eventually) • Learn how to motivate yourself & others • Learn about managing finances/budgets FAST • Learn your strengths and weaknesses FAST • Improve your sales skills • Networking - Get great contacts (as an MD) • Learn about the inner workings of an industry
Other things to consider • STARTUP LOANS – startuploans.co.uk • Use your innovation centre! • Sound ideas off the target audience • Do a proper business plan • Set yourself goals to measure your success • Don’t make the same mistakes twice • What have you got to lose? • Enjoy the journey…