Angel Pass- Where the Fashion Industry Comes Together
December 27, 2012 by Dr. Letitia Wright
Filed under A Note for You, Featured Articles, Front Page, Media Training
Recently a group of designers and other professionals in the fashion industry came together. After many long discussions and sharing of our experiences, we saw a change was needed not only in the fashion industry, but in the whole of society. And so the idea of Angelpass was born.
We share the common vision of a just, harmonious society: equality, individual dignity, fairness and honesty in business and social interactions; cooperation rather than adversarial relationships. We want to see our fellow man uplifted, rather than exploited. Especially, we want to see the new generation of professionals in the creative arts freed from the pitfalls of unscrupulous business dealings. We want you to have other options to make your way in your careers.
We are not just idealistic dreamers: we are highly experienced professionals who know our way around the fashion design world. We know exactly what help and opportunities you, as the younger generation, need to find your way in the fashion industry and related creative fields. And we are convinced the negative aspects of the current system can be circumvented by mutual cooperation and networking — networking through Angelpass.
You, the younger generation, will soon be the leaders in all the creative fields. Angelpass is for those of you who know you have something special inside of you, some special destiny and reason for your talents. You who are over-comers, who believe in yourselves, who know what you want to do with your lives and believe you can do it.
Angelpass is here to help you do it.
ANGELPASS FASHION SHOW PARTIES
Each year Angelpass will choose 10 to 15 outstanding designers from our membership. We will honor them with four “big bash” celebrations, one for each season of the year. We will post notices of the date and city of each party, and invite our member designers to apply by submitting samples of their work to our selection panel. Each year the parties will be held in different cities around the world.
PERSONAL PROFILE PAGE
Put up your own Angelpass Profile Page on our website (similar to a Facebook page).
This is your premier networking resource for jobs, volunteer opportunities, and social connections. It is the best way to find anyone and anything you need for whatever project you are working on.
If you are a designer planning a fashion show locally or abroad, you may put out a call for models and other support professionals. Put up your own notice and browse through the Personal Profile pages to find paid or volunteer staff in the city and country where you are booking your show. (We suggest designers donate the pieces from their collection to any volunteer models and support staff.)
Remember– we are global, so spread your wings and reach out!
Intelligender
December 26, 2012 by Dr. Letitia Wright
Filed under Featured Articles, Front Page, Watch the Show Here!
She invented the product and then took it to market! Find out the business lessons you can’t get in school!
Don’t Let Rodents Eat Your Profits
December 23, 2012 by Dr. Letitia Wright
Filed under Featured Articles, Front Page, Wright Ideas
Don’t let rodents eat your profits
by David Etherington
copyright 2012
The risks involved where rats are concerned is something every business should take seriously. While a rat on a construction site may not be a big issue, a rat in the warehouse or the kitchen of a food premises could lead to the loss of brand reputation, loss of consumer trust, production losses, product recalls, lost sales, disrupted production and compensation claims. However prosecution is perhaps the biggest threat to your business.
Changing the environment and proofing gaps before rats gain access is much easier than trying to evict them after they have set up home. As with proofing to prevent entry to buildings discouraging rats from harbouring too close to your business is also a very important consideration. Ensure overgrown amenity areas are cut back and unsecured food waste is not left out overnight. Doors and windows are other common entry points and must be kept closed at all times. If this is not feasible, a door closure policy should be adopted. Gaps under doors should also be proofed.
Employees should be made aware of the signs of a rodent infestation. Signs of infestation include droppings, odours, damaged packaging, wall discolouration. The importance of reporting these signs immediately should be stressed to all your employees.
Good hygiene practices practices should also be introduced these should include proper waste control and cleaning routines. Stored product should be kept covered and preparation areas should be kept clean. Food should not be stored on the floor or near walls. Food and beverage spills must be cleaned immediately. Food should never be left outside the facility. This means trash should be picked up immediately.
Brand reputation
One of the most infamous cases in resent years occurred back in 2009. An oil company worker in the United States reported finding a mouse in a can of Soda. He claimed he got a can out of the vending machine and nearly choked on a mouse inside. After placing the mouse in a Styrofoam cup for display to coworkers, he called the manufacturers. The company stopped production on the offending line, and a representative attempted to collect the dead mouse, but the evidence was gone. Damages in excess of $50,000 were sought. The manufacturers lawyers argued that the man could not have choked on a mouse because the chemicals in the drink would have dissolved it. The defence caused as much brand damage as the incident itself.
Controlling rats
After consideration of the above points place the secured baits and/or traps in areas where the rats have been noticed. Check for and remove carcasses daily and continue with the program until no further activity is apparent.
Tracking dust can help identify entry points and runs which will help you decide where to set rat traps and or rat poison and where to proof to prevent re infestation.
Poisons should be secured so that pets, birds and other wildlife can’t gain access as rat poison will kill them as easily as it will kill rats.
