Stylish SEPIA - Franchise Details

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Texport Syndicate which is a prestigious government recognized trading house dedicated to design, manufacturing & marketing of clothing worldwide is the parent company of the popular & stylish brand SEPIA.

At Texport Syndicate, a workforce of more than 7500 skilled workers across factories are permanently employed with all requisite welfare provided to them. The professional approach of the management to its team and the consistent level of commitment to its consumers is evident in its turnover of 80 Million USD.

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Its brand SEPIA, mirrors "A Journey", a stylish transition of eclectic designs and intriguing colour pallette that fuses together the sensibilities of the bygone era with the innovations of today. Brand Sepia is created   dress and add to a touch of modern vintage to the wardrobe of the evolving Indian customer.

Sepia is a refreshing change with its charming lines of STREET BOHO clothing. A constant influx of ideas and radical expressions have elevated the collections and have made the label a consumer favorite.

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From a practical point of view, Sepia is a sustainable and consistent model primarily due to the backing of the strong & sound financial support by its parent Company, Texport Syndicate.

Today this brand has ventured into the organized retail sector that caters to a niche segment o people whoo appreciate its unique appeal and quirkiness. Many designers have given SEPIA its own individualitic touch - leading Fashion Designers like Priyadarshini Rao ,Rocky S have headed  the Creative Department have lent the brand a distinctive identity and allure. Designers / Stylists with International exposure are also part of its creative team, raising the bar with every collection and making this label stand apart.

Useful Information for those seeking a SEPIA Franchise:

Brand Category: Apparel

Brand Collection: Casual tees, Woven tops, Tunic tops, Dresses, Denim.

Area Requirement : 500-1000 sq.ft
Investment Needed: Rs. 10lac - Rs. 20lac

For more details on the training, company support and franchise terms,
kindly check http://clicktofranchise.com/
You can also call +91 8879669996
or email: contactus@clicktofranchise.com

Top 5 Benefits of Apparel Franchising

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Apparel Franchise is one of the largest verticals of Franchising. It's also one of the most exciting business opportunities to explore thanks to its large scope.

Here are some of the Top 5 benefits of owning an Apparel franchise:

1. The apparel industry supplies an essential commodity that caters to all age  groups, making it a sensible long-term investment as well.

2. With the many innovations and trends of fashion designers and brands every single day - there is no end to fresh designs and stylish clothing which will always be in demand by the brand and fashion conscious.

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3. Association with a well-established brand that already has a strong standing in the market, gives the franchise a strong head-start and greatly reduces the risk-factor involved in the investment of their capital.

4. Since clothing is an essential item needed for life, economic fluctuations will not affect the sale of clothing of the brand that you get associated with

5. If the brand you have chosen is already well-marketed with a good image and attractive sales promotions and discounts throughout the year, it reduces your personal investment in marketing and helps you build a healthy consumer base over time.


Click To Franchise is associated with some of the best Apparel Brands in the Country which you can consider for Franchising. Following are some of the leading brands from our client portfolio:


Remanika                               Global Desi                                 Allen Solly

Sepia                                      Ritu Kumar                                 Peter England

Esprit                                       AND                                         Wrangler

Van Heusen                              Lee                                           Satya Paul
                        
For Franchise Information on any of the above brands, Call +91 8879669996

Top 5 Salon Franchises in India

Today's salon is a place that you step into to get a chic hairdo or an overall well-groomed look. Not only has the Indian salon Industry grown with many international players in the market, it has also become very brand conscious with many beauty product retailers making collaborations and tie-ups to boost up their sales and making the most of this flourishing market. With an encouraging growth rate of 30%, this industry is pegged at an estimated 14 crores - making the Salon Enterprise a very lucrative business investment indeed!

Here is our list of the top Salon Franchise in India:

1.Jawed Habib

The undisputed salon franchisor in India, Jawed Habib needs no introduction. From being a cleb hairstylist to becoming a household name, this brand has come a long way. Today, this salon offers premium hair care and beauty services to its patrons day after day.

For a Jawed Habib Salon franchise:
Area Required: Minimum 400 -600 sq.ft carpet area
Investment: Minimum Rs.7,50,000/-
For more details check http://jawedhabib.co.in
For more details on habibs franchise click here

2. Juice Salon

Counted as India’s trendiest salon with branches across India’s leading metros and mini metros, Juice Salon is known for being associated with some of the best media and commercial houses. This is your best bet if you want to get groomed along with gaining a touch of glamour.

For a Juice Salon franchise:
Area Required:Minimum 1500 sq.ft carpet area
Investment: Rs. 50lac - Rs. 1 Cr.
For more details check http://juicesalon.in/

3. Lakme Salon

Lakme is a household name in beauty products and when this brand evolved into a salon space, it created quite a stir. Today, lakme salon offer its patrons stylish hairdos and a range of personalized styling services to make each person look like they have just walked off the ramp.

For a Lakme Salon franchise:

Area Required: 800 -1,000 sq.ft carpet area

Investment: Rs. 10,00000 - Rs. 25,00000

For more details check http://www.lakmesalon.com/

4. B - Blunt Salon

Celeb Hairstylists’ Adhuna Bhabani-Akhtar and Osh Bhabani’s salons, B Blunt  is touted as India’s most stylish team of hairdressers. On the menu are beauty services that are both sensible and funky to give your personality an edge of attitude and spunk.

For a B Blunt Salon Franchise Opportunities:

Area Required: 800 -2,000 sq.ft carpet area

Investment: On request

For more details check http://www.bblunt.com

Tips for Women Entrepreneurs

Managing a business or in fact even starting one is no longer just a man’s field, more and more women entrepreneurs have emerged over the years and added a fresh lease of life to the way businesses are established. The number of women-owned small enterprises are increasing alarmingly fast. While most women are able to juggle effectively between work and play, they do need to remember some useful things before embarking on their own.

Here are 5 useful tips for the budding Women Entrepreneurs:

1. Area of Business and Interests should match

Its always advisable for women entrepreneurs to start a business that fits in with their personal tastes and ambitions. It should reflect your personality and you should be well-versed with all the intricacies of the area of business you have chosen.

2. Ensure Adequate Funds

It always takes time for money to start flowing in from a just-established enterprise. Make sure you have a small nest egg to keep the cash flowing in atleast for a year. If you’re opening a firm that would need employees, make sure you have enough kept aside for their salaries and other miscellaneous expenses. Also, a service firm less investments than a business that needs loads of technical expertise in terms of machinery. explore the possibilities of bank loans, interest free loans, capital subsidies and even work out a source of personal funds to fall back on.

3. Get a Business Plan in Place

Realistically speaking, a company cannot be started overnight.Take time to reflect, get a feasible business plan in place. Chart out the investments, the marketing strategies and the responsibilities of the staff you will hire in place. This schedule helps you manage time and gradually even the future.

4.  Do your Research & Groundwork

Starting a business should never be an impulsive action. Ensure you do all your research before you embark on your business. Do yall your groundwork, weigh the pros and cons, see how well you will be able to juggle your work and family life and see how this business serves in your long term goals of the future.

5. Network Aggressively

Networking not only helps you in marketing but also fulfills business purposes as its when you are constantly in touch with people from many walks of life you can meet potential vendors, investors, partners and create even more opportunities for your business to flourish. Word-of-mouth advertising is the best kind of publicity and you never know when you meet someone influential who can put in a good word for you and your work to all their valuable contacts! Attend as many business events, social dos to meet people and fellow entrepreneurs. Even simple emails and texts go a long way to enhance your circle and simultaneously your business.

10 Benefits of Franchising

Being an entrepreneur is both a revelation and a risk. But franchising gives you the former factor manifold and reduces the latter extensively. Franchising not only helps you achieve your dream of becoming a successful entrepreneur at a young age, but also escalates your learning curve in the business world by an impressive degree. Here is our short list of the 10 topmost benefits of franchising.

1. Franchising has a higher chance of success versus a solo venture as, the franchise has all the market research, knows the market with regards to the brand. For a budding entrepreneur franchising is a better option than facing the risk of starting on their own and experimenting with something new.

2. Franchising gives budding entrepreneurs a chance to start off on their own even without the long wait of gaining enough experience. A franchisor helps the franchise bridge the gap by familiarizing him with the procedures of management, accounting, personnel and facility. The entreprepreneur by becoming a franchise learns how to apply all these skills effectively and learns the ways of the business world. 

3. Franchisors provide franchisees with hands on training with a set of defined rules and modes of operation for the brand which leaves very less room for error and thus reduces the factors for failure.

4. Franchisors help franchisees with a feasible business model based on the tried and tested formula for success and well-established marketing strategies to boost up the sales.

5. The Franchisor’s experience along with the expertise of his management team increases the chances of success and reduces risk factors. This experience also comes in handy when the franchise gains training and has to take important marketing/sales decisions.

6. Franchisees feel confident of their products as the brand is an identified one in the market and so has a ‘Higher Selling Power’. The franchisees thus capitalize on the brand’s established name.

7. Group Purchasing of goods from the Franchisor lowers cost for the franchise.

8. Marketing done of the Franchisor at an international or national level, benefits all franchisees. And being part of the same brand family, they only benefit from all the strategies.

9. Established franchisors with great brand popularity ensure the new franchise gets enough attention and recognition once his store is part of the retail family.

10. A network of fellow franchisees acts as a moral support system and a great source of business advice since they are part of the same brand family.


We would love to know about your experiences. Kindly share your insights with us. Tell us according to you what are the many boons of franchising.

10 Inspiring Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs

“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.”said Abraham Lincoln and it is this steely resolve that sets apart successful entrepreneurs from passive dreamers.

Every entrepreneur has a different success story but there are certain innate qualities and characteristics that are common amongst them. Here’s our list of the 10 most Inspiring Traits of Successful entrepreneurs:

1. Passion:  

‘Work is Workship’ is the attitude of successful entrepreneurs. They eat, drink, breathe, sleep their work. Whether it's putting in extra working hours for their dream projects or keeping aside their ‘me-time’ on hold -- they are willing to make many sacrifices. Researching of different technologies to improve work and a love for what they do that goes beyond monetary fulfillment is what defines their passionate persona. The result is they motivate employees and meet their goals every time!

2. Confidence:

Doubts, hesitations and petty obstacles don’t plague the mind of a successful entrepreneur. He is confident of the fact that he can make his project a success as he is backed by his knowledge and abilities. This quality along with a healthy dose of optimism is admired by others and reassuring for their employees .

3. Leadership:

Successful entrepreneurs are self-starters and highly proactive. They lead by example and this leadership quality motivates them to start things first, take the first initiative and seek horizons that no one else has.

4. Creativity:


Successful entrepreneurs tread uncharted waters. They are original thinkers with soem new path-breaking idea up their sleeves. They are unafraid to start something new and whatever they do is with a unique finesse and flair. The result - they are trendsetters and their creativity rubs off on others!

5 Strong Ethics:

It is said there is no shortcut to success, a successful entrepreneur knows this and never seeks a short route or unethical means to gain his goals. Highly idealistic, they never bend their ethics during adversity and never give up on what they they truly believe in - no matter how difficult the circumstances.

6. Good Networking Skills

A successful entrepreneur is a people’s person and investing in people is the best investment a person can make. He is friendly and loves to know what people need so that he can create products, design an environment and basically do what he can to please his clientele. He networks aggressively, has his heart in the right place,  and has an open-mindedness and acceptance for the people around him. Successful entrepreneurs are especially kind and considerate to their employees, they treat them like family. This warmth and social skills make an entrepreneur approachable and he gets as good as he gives in return..manifold!

7. High Credibility:

Successful entrepreneurs always have a strong credibility which they build for themselves over a period of time. Whether its meeting deadlines, taking an initiative, going the extra mile for a goal - they are dependable people and have a strong credibility that motivates people. These entrepreneurs have the best references and their work is testimony to that.

8. Competitiveness:

Successful entrepreneurs have a healthy sense of competition. Thhis trait comes from their knowledge combined with confidence to do something better than what others do. They have the innate drive to give an extra detail to a task, give it the extra edge and introduce a new element to it that their competitors wouldn't even think of. Their motto is to make it better and their competitiveness helps them deliver only the best.

9. Discipline:

Whether it's planning the day, building strategies for projects or keeping the mind uncluttered - successful entrepreneurs have a certain discipline that helps them deal with everything with care and precision. They are not easily distracted and have carefully outlined all their business plans with tactics well in advance.

10. Open-mindedness

Successful Entrepreneurs are highly open-minded. They are constantly seeking fresh ideas, and find business opportunities even in the most random meetings, events and things. They easily accept changes, see potential in an unexplored situation and turn it into a flourishing business. The result is that they are experts in more than one field and often end up owning more businesses and fueling fresh ventures thanks to this open-mindedness.

While these traits are the most inspiring successful entrepreneurs, we would like your feedback on the traits you find most motivating.

Shop, Eat, Play, Indulge...@ Mumbai’s 5 Best Malls

Apart from being the city where cinema thrives, Mumbai is also known for its unique sense of style. From street markets to boutiques, showrooms to malls - the city has a variety on offer for people with even the most eclectic tastes. In recent years especially, many new hi-end malls have sprung up in its midst, that not only offer droolworthy brands, but also promise each customer a wide range of eating, entertainment and pampering options. From international brands, designer boutiques, chic dining restaurants, dessert parlours to spas, fun rides and cinemas - “the Mall” is more than just a place to shop! Here is a look at the city’s 5 best malls where you don't just take home overloaded shopping bags but also a wholesome experience.

Palladium Mall, High Street Phoenix

1. High Street Phoenix:

High Street Phoenix (HSP) is one of the most magnanimous retail spaces in India. A shoppers dream destination, it spans 3.3 million sq. ft of space and boasts of more than 500 brands multiple stores under its roof that feature paraphernalia to suit every budget. Not just this. Also part of this huge shopping complex are a varied range of F&B spaces, entertainment spots,  commercial and residential zones. One of the highlights of HSP is The Palladium Mall that promises an international shopping experience. Here you find the world's most coveted designers - Armani, Burberry, Gucci, Satya Paul, Tom Ford’s, Swarovski, Paul & Shark, Miss Sixty and many more that will tempt you to loosen your purse strings!

Address: High Street Phoenix, 462, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel (West), Mumbai - 400 013

Inorbit Mall, Malad

2. Inorbit Mall:

One of Mumbai’s most premium malls, Inorbit Mall encompasses a neat space of 1.2 million sq. ft. What makes this place a favorite among shoppers is the family appeal it exudes along with the well-strategized zones to make your visit convenient. Well-known department stores and retailers including Shoppers stop, Lifestyle, Spencers and many other international brands like Aldo, UCB, Barbie and many more find a place here. Inorbit Mall also has a cozy food court along with a four screen multiplex to add to the fun.
Address: Inorbit Mall, Link Road, Malad West, Mumbai 400064. 

Phoenic Marketcity, Kurla

3. Phoenix MarketCity Kurla:

Located in the heart of Mumbai city, Phoenix Market City has changed the face the shopping scene in the city’s central suburs. A massive structure, boasts of a 16,15,000 retail space and a generous parking lot that can accomodate 3,500 cars! More than 350 global and national brands find their place heer and the result is - every customer is just spoilt for choice!

Both upper middle and middle class urbanites flock to this mall which has a good mix of national and international brands, a food court, several cafes and many department stores under its roof. Find luxury brands spanning every category - be it apparel, footwear, accessories or cosmetics! L’occitane, Zara, Charles & Keith, Steve Madden, Kiehl’s, Mango, Vero Moda, United Colours of Benetton, FCUK, Bebe, Gas and Forest Essentials are amongst the favorites. As for entertainment, the mall features an exclusive section for the ‘young at heart’ - Timezone which has many arcade games for all ages to enjoy!

Address: Offbeat Developers Pvt Ltd, Old Mukund Iron and Steel company, LBS Road, Near Kamani Junction, Kurla (west) Mumbai -400 070

Infiniti 2, Malad

4. Infiniti 2:

The latest addition to Mumbai’s western suburbs, Infiniti 2 is an indulgent shopping zone and also a very exciting hangout. Here you will find more than 150 exclusive brand names, hight-street labels and also a good number of spas and salons to relax and pamper yourself. After shopping you can dine at any of its tempting dining spots - California Pizza Kitchen, Zaffran, Mainland China, and Manchester United Café Bar or just grab a table at Moshe’s! The entertainment zone has some funky arcade games along with an exciting rollercoaster ride! Need we say more?  

Address: Infiniti 2, Link Road, Malad West, Near Goregaon Sports Complex. Mumbai 400053

Korum Mall, Thane

5. Korum Mall Thane:
Thane’s most bustling landmark, Korum Mall is another retail giant in Mumbai that offers some of the best shopping options. Accommodating more than 150 brands, find everything from local and international brands that will fit in with your tastes, lifestyle and budget. 

Also known for being the most crowded mall on weekends, Korum Mall encompasses more than six levels of space and has a design that allows each brand equal attention even from the entrance! It’s USp is the zoning concept that makes it easier to shop, as each floor is dedicated to defined categories. Apart from varied brands, it offers a Hypermarket, family entertainment center, 4 screen multiplex, family entertainment center, food court and departmental stores to give you a complete shopping experience.

Address: Mangal Pandey Road, Off Eastern Express Highway, Thane West,Thane- 400606

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