How to Dress for Business: Build Your Suit of Armour (Designovation Handbooks, #6) / Designovation Handbooks (ePub)

If you want to save valuable time, energy, money and stress in the process of implementing a uniform, this is the book for you! The facts on professional image, dress codes & uniforms. This book will offer great assistance if you are worried about your company image & considering implementing a company dress code or uniform.
If you are unsure if your Professional Image is damaging your career and lack the facts on which type of organisations THRIVE or DIE having a uniform or dress code. Corporations spend millions of pounds every year on their marketing activities for brand development but often dismiss the most obvious and essential ingredient their "staff". That "first impressions" of you and your employees will either build or destroy your consumer's perception and confidence of your products, services and brand and directly affect your companies' profitability in an increasingly competitive global market.This is the first comprehensive business book to discuss in depth a subject rarely discussed and often dismissed in business; the importance of professional Image, uniforms and dress codes in building a profitable business and congruent brand image. Part One provides a narrative sharing my experiences over 18 years as a designer, image consultant and uniform business owner demonstrating the essential elements of "The Business Dress code" and "Building a Suit of Armour". The insider TIPS, SAVINGS & SHORTCUTS to Corporate Uniforms from the facilitator of individual customer accounts of £80k, staff contracts with 300+ staff, provider to international corporations and public sector customers- uniforms, business wear, workwear & protective wear.Part Two provides a series of practical templates, formulas and charts for referencing and guidance to guide you through the process and save your organisation valuable time, stress and money. Includes; uniform supplier standards of practice, capsule uniform samples, colour symbolism, scarf & tie tying guides, sample dress code policies, care symbols, garment care & stain removal.