In the present economic environment, fashion and apparel is an industry most at risk of disruptive forces. The days of sending thousands of garments from China to a shop front in hope that the right person comes in and that their correct size and colour preference is in stock, are well and truly past us.
Today’s consumers are focuses on sustainability as much as they are on trend and on personalisation as much as they are on price. Finding a balance between these opposing forces during times of unprecedented economic uncertainty will define the success of tomorrow’s fashion business.
We provide the administrative framework and specialist expertise that progressive fashion businesses need to retain earnings in the face of disruptive forces and subdued top line growth. We have supported fashion and apparel businesses to outsource administrative functions, diversify manufacturing sources, setup international distribution networks, raise equity and raise and refinance debt.
Through our extensive network in the fashion and apparel industry, our expertise extends beyond finance to crucial areas such as legal, strategy, sourcing, leasing and ERP implementation.
Outsourcing presents an opportunity for fashion businesses to reset cost structures and position themselves for growth in the ‘new normal’ economic environment.
Our team specialises in end to end back office outsourcing, tailored to the unique demands of fashion businesses.
Finance operations – accounts receivable, accounts payable, inbox management, inventory management, warehouse management, financial reporting, management reporting, profitability analysis, payroll, systems integrations, shipping.
Banking and finance – merchant reconciliations, FX management, factoring, letters of credit, trade finance, debtor finance.
Ecommerce – Shopify, integrations of platforms and systems, marketplace platforms, payment processing, buy now – pay later.
We welcome the opportunity to tailor a cost effective, efficient solution to support the back office of your fashion business, so that you can focus on strategy, product and sales.