In this module we take a look at my journey to give you an idea of exactly how, where and why I started my own t-shirt printing business (This isn't about me, but instead to prove, it doesn't matter what your background is, if you have any experience or what your lifestyle is - ANYONE can do this and I will help you get there. I discuss my business plan and mistakes I made.

The tables then turn and we talk about YOU and YOUR business plan, I go through all the important elements to think about before you start, how to research and how to research well. Finally we then discuss how to create your business plan - this module includes my handy business plan template for you to complete and get your business started.

Lesson plan breakdown.

Lesson 1 - My story, where, why and when

Lesson 2 - My business Journey

Lesson 3 - Setting your business foundations

Lesson 4 - Research

Lesson 5 - Making a plan

Module two is a big one! We talk all things vinyl and equipment. To start I discuss the other types of t-shirt printing and share with you why I work with vinyl and the pros and cons.

I share with you my equipment journey, what I used now and what I have previously used when I first stated my business.

We then discuss the options when it comes to pressing your garments and the best options to suit your budget and finally do's and don'ts when buying equipment.

With this module I also share with you my contacts for vinyl suppliers and equipment suppliers so all the hard work has been done for you!

Lesson plan breakdown.

Lesson 1 - T-Shirt printing methods

Lesson 2 - Why I work with vinyl

Lesson 3 - My Vinyl Suppliers

Lesson 4 - My Equipment Journey

Lesson 5 - Cutter and press options

Lesson 6 - Do' & don'ts when buying equipment

In this module you get to give from the very start to the finished product, this video can be kept and used again and again as a guide when creating your own designs.

I give a quick overview of my chosen software, how to used the cutter and then go through some different heat press options with tips and tricks.

Lesson plan breakdown.

Lesson 1 - Design Space

Lesson 2 - Using a cutter, wedding and tools

Lesson 3 - Using the heat press

Lesson 4 - Using the Cricut Easy Press

Lesson 5 - Using the Cricut Easy Press Mini

Lesson 6 - Aftercare

Module 4 and we are getting to the nitty gritty! Everything should be coming together and you should be at a point where you are ready to move forward with your business. We talk about stock in this modules, stock suppliers, how to manage your stock and mistakes I made with stock.

We also discuss packaging you items and labelling.

Take advantage of my contact list yet again with all my stock suppliers!

Lesson 1 - My Stock Journey

Lesson 2 - How I found suppliers and mistakes I made

Lesson 3 - How I mange my stock

Lesson 4 - Who my suppliers are

Lesson 5 - Packaging & Labels

Module 5. This is it - you are ready to launch! Time to get your plan into action. Use my handy checklist to make sure you have everything in place!

You've made it! Congratulations for completing this course, you are now ready full of knowledge and ideas and it's time to get started on your new adventure!