Fashion Biz Room (FBR) is a Befenchy initiative and incubation program which aims to offer support to aspiring and budding fashion creatives (Clothing and accessory designers, fashion stylists, fashion illustrators, tailors, etc). It was founded in order to extend Befenchy services to fashion startup owners and aspirants who most times are financially-challenged to seek professional help, guidance, and advice. On becoming a member of the program, you have access to seek advice and ask relevant questions as you progress in your business at little or no cost.
FBR is a membership-only community of emerging fashion business owners where members get mentorship and support services to help them run their ventures successfully and achieve business growth. It is open to persons who want to build a profitable and sustainable fashion business/brand.
Members receive support services which include Design/Product development, Portfolio development, Management training and services, Marketing support, Recruitment & Staffing, Workshops, Seminars, etc at little or no cost.
To join Fashion Biz Room, send a WhatsApp Message which includes Your name, Email, and Stage of business (Aspirant or Startup) to the following number: +234 803 095 7954.
N.B: Membership fee applies. Fee is one-off.
Ongoing events
CBR Thrift
Start Date: March, 2021. End date: Infinite
We launched CBR THRIFT to offer members of our creative business communities the opportunity to save for future business and investment needs. CBR Thrift will enable members to save little sums with us at intervals suitable for them. You can decide to save daily, weekly or monthly any amount not less than N500. No service fee – You get your full saving after a period of time. Another advantage is that you get free advice and consultations from us on the best business to spend and invest the money.
Brand Makeover
Start Date: March, 2021. End date: Infinite
One of our aims for establishing our creative communities is for members to network and collaborate to achieve success in various areas of their businesses. In that regard, we are throwing open an opportunity for members of #FashionBizRoom and #CreativeBuildersRoom to own a website and/or logo for their businesses. If you want to design a logo and/or website for your business but do not have enough fund for them, reach out to us and we will work with our associates – graphic and web designers to design a logo and/or website that reflect(s) a good image of your business/company. These will be executed at half the cost of the normal rate. We will also help you to manage the website at a subsidized rate (if you also require this service).
Having a good business logo and website is good for your and your business’ reputation, and a good reputation always sells.
Project Shoot My Design
Start Date: April, 2020 to Dec, 2021
We have decided to provide an opportunity to budding fashion designers and creatives to showcase their works and build professional portfolio for their businesses. In lieu of this, we are embarking on a project (Project Shoot My Design) geared towards offering free photoshoot which will feature the designs (clothing and/or accessories) of members of our FBR program. Terms and conditions apply.
Upcoming events
Field Tour and Workshop
Venue, Date, and Time: To be announced
Members of Fashion Biz Room will be visiting a fashion house and hub to get hands-on experience and training on running a garment manufacturing business/company.
Past events
One-On-One Strategy Session
Date: April to August, 2020
FBR members will be booking a free slot for a one-on-one strategy session with our Creative Director/CEO. During the two-hour session, members will be seeking advice on any area of their business.
Seminar: How To Leverage Social Media in Brand Building
Date: Sept 15, 2019. Time: 9pm. Venue: FBR Whatsapp group
Nejeeb Bello is a Social Media Marketing Professional who works with leading brands in Telecommunications, Entertainment, Fashion, etc. He is the CEO of Bar Baric Digital, a digital marketing agency which helps businesses achieve visibility through online marketing and public relations.
Nejeeb will be training members of our Fashion Biz Room program on how to utilize the various resources and avenues available on social media to achieve good brand image, business growth, and success.
Seminar: Managing A Fashion Business
Date: June 22, 2019. Time: 9pm. Venue: FBR Whatsapp group
No better way to gain business knowledge than from someone who has worked the path. Learn how to successfully run a fashion business from our Founder/Creative Director/CEO, Chichi Maduka. Being a fashion entrepreneur with experience in various facets of the industry, she will be providing members with insights on how to run, build and grow a fashion business.