How to Start an Image Consulting Business

Master the Art of International Image Consulting and Global Personal Shopping with the Sterling Style Academy’s World Traveller Programme TM

Today, savvy business professionals and the social elite are world travellers and are well versed in the global market place.  As a graduate of the Sterling Style Academy’s Image Consultant and Personal Shopper World Traveller Programme, these business executives and jet-setting socialites are the clients who will hire you repeatedly and pay a premium for your expertise in image, fashion and style.  Train to become a globally diversified image consultant and international personal shopper through the Sterling Style Academy’s World Traveller Programme (TM)

What is the importance of training to become an image consultant in cities recognised for fashion, culture, and business? Prospective clients from culturally diversified backgrounds are more impressed and intrigued to work with an image consultant and personal shopper who has trained around the world.  By attending the Sterling Style Academy World Traveller Programme, you will gain instant credibility as well as your clients’ trust and respect as you have experienced, firsthand, the unique cultures and shopping that Sydney, London, New York, Hong Kong and other cosmopolitan cities offer and combined it with top-notch international image, fashion, and style training.

Build the foundation of your image consulting skills through mastering the elements and principles of design in Session I located in either Sydney or London.  Apply your new skills in image and wardrobe consulting to the art of personal shopping.  And learn how to identify your target market and develop your image consultancy business in Session II located in either New York or Hong Kong.

Session I of the Sterling’s Style Academy’s World Traveller Progarmme commences in the following cities with the following curriculum: 

Sydney, Australia from February 28 – March 9, 2011
Registration Deadline: January 17, 2011
or
London from July 4-13, 2011
Registration Deadline: May 23, 2011

Tuition: USD$6247,  Click here to Enroll

• Introduction to style – How do we define and refine it?
• How to analyse fashion, incorporate trends, and develop style
• The elements and principles of design as it pertains to style
• How to assess facial features and body types to create suitable wardrobes for your client
• How to incorporate these elements into analysing an individual’s personal style and colouring
• How to develop a look specific to your client’s personal style and colouring
• The elements and importance of wardrobe evaluation
How to conduct personal style and closet evaluations
• The principles behind wardrobe and closet organisation as well as clothing care

Session II of the Sterling’s Style Academy’s World Traveller Programme concludes in the following cities with the following curriculum: 

Hong Kong from March 14 – 18, 2011
Registration Deadline: January 17, 2011
or
New York from July 18-22, 2011
Registration Deadline: May 23, 2011
Tuition: USD$4447, Click here to Enroll.

• A day in the life of an image consultant
• Effective personal shopping strategies and protocol
• Determining your target market and develop your marketing plan
• The essential elements of effective communication skills and its non-verbal impact
• How to utilise these elements to improve your corporate presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• How to develop your client’s image to improve their overall presence

*Enlist in Session I and II for an all inclusive investment of USD$9,947.00 and save approximately USD$750 rather than enrolling in each session separately.  We recommend non-US residents to enroll via wire transfer rather than credit card payment for ease in the registration process.  For details, please contact us directly.  Click here to convert your tuition investment from US dollars into your local currency.

As there is no substitute for this type of international training, enroll in The Sterling Style Academy’s World Traveller Programme (TM) to become the global image consultant you want to be.  The Sterling Style Academy is internationally recognized for training Certified Image Consultants from over 15 countries.  Our renowned faculty provides personal shopping and image consulting services to CEO’s, A-level executives, celebrities, and global socialites from around the world.    Train with the best and network with future image consultants from across the globe as the Sterling Style Academy attracts students from all seven continents.

Interested in the learning tools and resources offered by the Sterling Style Academy?  Click below to learn more about how the Sterling Style Academy can help launch your personal shopping and image consulting business, or take your existing business to the next level.

Our students greatly benefit from the Sterling Style Academy’s Sales, Marketing, and Business Brand Identity Launch Kit to help them market themselves on the fast track to becoming recognised image consultants.

If you are on a budget and interested in a more specific rather than comprehensive training programme, visit the Sterling Style Academy Boutique for more information about the following topics:  Wardrobe Consulting, Personal Shopping, and Personal Styling Training Products

About the Sterling Style Academy

The Sterling Style Academy trains and certifies prospective and aspiring image consultants, personal stylists, and personal shoppers to pursue the career of their dreams.  With 10 annual training courses held throughout the year in New York, London, Dubai, Mumbai, Hong Kong, Sydney, Miami, Las Vegas, and San Francisco, as well as Online Training, Teleclasses, and Short eCourses, the Sterling Style Academy prepares you to become a top notch pioneer in the image consulting, personal shopping, and personal styling industry.  Master the art of image, fashion and style to become a fashion styling expert.  Contact the Sterling Style Academy today to learn how we can help you start a career you are passionate about – shopping and styling!  Like us or become our friend on Facebook.

The Sterling Style Academy Would Like to Introduce Our Image Consultant Learning Tools and Resources to Become a Wardrobe Consultant, Personal Shopper, and Personal Stylist

Have you been thinking about a career in fashion for years however do not have the time to take a sabbatical from work to attend training?

Are you one of those exceptional people who seek out further training for personal growth and development?

Are you interested in becoming an image consultant, wardrobe consultant, fashion consultant, personal shopper or personal stylist however are not able to make the full investment for training at this time?

If your answer was yes to any of these questions, the solutions can be found in the workbooks and training videos now available in the Sterling Style Boutique.

We encourage you to review 3 of our newest wardrobe consultant, personal shopper, and personal stylist learning tools and resources as well as sample video tutorials:

The Wardrobe Consulting Workbook and Training Video has been developed to get you started in the image consulting industry. We teach you how to mix and match, and cluster outfits for your clients according to the elements and principles of design to create a cohesive wardrobe for your clients.

The Wardrobe Consulting Learning Resource and Training package includes:

  • A 90-minute video tutorial on how to perform an effective Wardrobe and Closet Audit
  • How to organize a client’s closet and build a cohesive wardrobe
  • How to evaluate and understand the needs of your client
  • How to effectively manage client expectations
  • Ways to solve various issues that arise during Wardrobe and Closet Audits
  • Types of Wardrobe and Closet Audits
  • Industry terminology for Wardrobe Consultations and beyond

The Personal Shopping Workbook and Training Video will teach you the ins and outs of a personal shopping career – all while saving you time, money, and stress. Michelle T. Sterling offers her exclusive knowledge of the industry and proven methodology to become a powerful personal shopper and asset to your clientele, particularly when working with men. Start on the road to a successful personal shopping career on your own time.

The Personal Shopping Learning Resource and Training package includes:

  • A 75-minute video tutorial detailing a Personal Shopping Consultation
  • How to work with men and women as a personal shopper
  • Factors to consider when personal shopping and working with clients
  • How to understand your client in order to start shopping
  • How to interpret your client’s personal coloring
  • How to put looks together for your client according to their personal coloring, fashion style, personality, and lifestyle
  • The do’s and don’ts when shopping for men

The Personal Styling Workbook and Training Video will teach you the crucial skill every personal stylist and personal shopper must master — putting together a Look Book for the client. Learn from one of the best in the industry how to present wardrobe recommendations to your client in a professional and cohesive manner.

The Personal Styling Learning Resource and Training package includes:

  • A video tutorial detailing the concepts and thought process behind creating a Look Book
  • Men’s and women’s customizable Look Book templates complete with instructions on how to use the template for your clients
  • A sample men’s case study Look Book featuring outfit selections for the client based on occasion and lifestyle – enabling you to see the final product
  • Detailed instructions on how to add on this service to your clients, how to bill clients for this service, as well as discussion of the organizational process and factors to consider when putting together a Look Book for clients in the professional arena

Shop each of these product offerings for US$497 at

Postage and handling for US or international delivery will be billed in addition to your investment outlined above. Please allow 2 – 3 weeks for your package to arrive.

All Sterling Style Academy training programs and consultant resources are non-refundable and are billed through Global Image Group. The templates from the Sterling Style Academy Sales, Marketing and Business Brand Identity Launch Kit can be translated into your primary language to suit your needs; however the Sales, Marketing and Business Brand Identity Launch Kit workbook can not be translated for reproduction without prior consent of the Sterling Style Academy.

About the Sterling Style Academy

The Sterling Style Academy trains and certifies prospective and aspiring image consultants, personal stylists, and personal shoppers to pursue the career of their dreams.  With 10 annual training courses held throughout the year in New York, London, Dubai, Mumbai, Hong Kong, Sydney, Miami, Las Vegas, and San Francisco, as well as Online Training, Teleclasses, and Short eCourses, the Sterling Style Academy prepares you to become a top notch pioneer in the image consulting, personal shopping, and personal styling industry.  Master the art of image, fashion and style to become a fashion styling expert.  Contact the Sterling Style Academy today to learn how we can help you start a career you are passionate about – shopping and styling!  Like us or become our friend on Facebook.

Learn How to Start a Successful Image Consulting Business and Image Consultant Career with the Sterling Style Academy Sales, Marketing, and Business Brand Identity Launch Kit

Are You New to the Image Consulting Industry and Don’t Know Where or How to Start a New Business?

Launching a new image consultant career and image consulting business is one of the biggest time commitments and personal investments an individual will undertake in their life.  New image consultant business owners wear many hats; and while building your business and reputation, it may become easy to unknowingly let certain details slip through the cracks.

When first starting a company it is useful to have a road map to guide you toward building a successful career as an image consultant.  80% of building an image consulting business relies heavily on how you market and promote yourself and only 20% is about execution of consulting services. Therefore in order to set yourself up for success, it’s important for you to understand the fundaments of building an image consultant business and set goals for yourself to accomplish all these tasks.

The following are steps to help you start a successful image consulting business:

Step 1 – The Business Brand Identity. When you are first starting an image consulting business, you will need a starter business brand identity.  This includes business cards, brochures, flyers, and website.  I always recommend starting here first because every opportunity you get to meet someone new is an opportunity for you to convert someone into a new client.  If you do not have these standard marketing materials, how will anyone have confidence in your abilities?

Step 2 – The Business Plan. Then I recommend working on your business plan.  It is very important to have a clear vision of your company and who your target audience is.  Writing a business plan from A to Z will help you understand how much money you’d like to make and how to plan accordingly to put the steps into place so that you can make your desired image consultant salary.

Step 3 – The Marketing Plan. A marketing plan will help you define who your target demographic is and what steps you will need to take to reach your target demographic.  It will also help you further define which services you intend to offer and enable you to later define your niche as you grow your business as well as help you define your fee structure.

Step 4 – The Sales Pitch. Once you have a better idea of the products and services you intend to offer, you need to sound like an expert.  Therefore it is essential that you master your sales pitch to turn every social opportunity into a business opportunity.

Step 5 – Further Establishing Your Credibility by Delivering Your Message to the Press. Building your credibility starts by developing a press kit.  Press kits include many things such as professional photos, your biography, and press releases.

Does this sound like a laborious process and a daunting task?  Does this undertaking sound like you need to spend thousands of dollars on a business consultant, public relations and marketing consultant, or a copy writer in order to develop professional marketing materials?  What if all of your sales, marketing and business brand identity materials were handed to you in a start-up kit that is easy to customize for your specific needs and company?

At the Sterling Style Academy, we understand that you have already invested thousands of dollars in your image consultant training and therefore we have developed an affordable sales, marketing and business brand identity launch kit.  The Sterling Style Academy Image Consultant Sales, Marketing, Business Brand Identity Launch Kit provides you with all of the tips and tricks you need to know to survive and thrive in this competitive economy.

Our Image Consultant Sales, Marketing, and Business Brand Identity Launch Kit includes the following: 

  • A video tutorial on how to use the Sales, Marketing and Business Brand Identity Launch Kit
  • Multiple image consultant press releases templates
  • Simply input your company information to make it your own
  • Sample image consultant sales pitches
  • This will help you determine the best way to approach your target customer
  • An image consultant business plan outline and worksheet with an earnings income projection model
  • An image consultant marketing plan outline and worksheet– tailored for the image consultant industry and includes today’s top marketing strategies
  • Sample business card, post card and brochure templates
  • Customize each template by inserting your information and organization’s colors and logo
  • Sample text to sell your image consultant business and services
  • Use in your sales collateral, website and direct-to-consumer materials
  • A 40-minute coaching session to discuss your current business growth needs and how to incorporate these materials to build your business (Please email us to schedule this appointment upon receipt of your launch kit.)

Learn how to promote and market yourself to become a successful image consultant using the Sterling Style Academy methodology which has produced top-notch image consultants like Yuuri Takano, Japan’s leading image consultant of choice. Within the first three years of being in business for herself, Ms. Takano is among the top two percentile of highly paid image consultant and personal shopper salaries worldwide – earning more than US$250,000 per year.

Beginning April 27, 2011, The Sterling Style Academy will be launching a 6-Week Virtual Teleclass: The 5-Step System to Building a Successful Styling Business that covers the following topics while also utilizing this training manual.  Click her for details and to register.

Investment for Sterling Style Academy Incoming Trainees
US$597.00
USA

International

 
Investment for Sterling Style Academy Graduates
US$797.00
USA

International

 
Investment for Non-Sterling Style Academy Trainees or Graduates
US$1497.00
USA

International

 

Postage and handling for US or international delivery will be billed in addition to your investment outlined above.  Please allow 2 – 3 weeks for your package to arrive.

All Sterling Style Academy training programs and consultant resources are non-refundable and are billed through Global Image Group.  The templates from the Sterling Style Academy Sales, Marketing and Business Brand Identity Launch Kit can be translated into your primary language to suit your needs; however the Sales, Marketing and Business Brand Identity Launch Kit workbook can not be translated for reproduction without prior consent of the Sterling Style Academy.

About the Sterling Style Academy

The Sterling Style Academy is a training program that prepares top-notch Image Consultants, Personal Shoppers, and Personal Stylists for success in this growing industry.  To learn more about our image consultant certification training programs, please visit our website at www.sterlingstyleacademy.com or contact us via email.

About the Sterling Style Academy

The Sterling Style Academy trains and certifies prospective and aspiring image consultants, personal stylists, and personal shoppers to pursue the career of their dreams.  With 10 annual training courses held throughout the year in New York, London, Dubai, Mumbai, Hong Kong, Sydney, Miami, Las Vegas, and San Francisco, as well as Online Training, Teleclasses, and Short eCourses, the Sterling Style Academy prepares you to become a top notch pioneer in the image consulting, personal shopping, and personal styling industry.  Master the art of image, fashion and style to become a fashion styling expert.  Contact the Sterling Style Academy today to learn how we can help you start a career you are passionate about – shopping and styling!  Like us or become our friend on Facebook.

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