Module 4: Financial Management, IP, and Agreements

You cannot operate effectively inside a system you do not understand. Whether you are pitching a project, signing a contract, or entering a negotiation, every business decision you make happens within a complex and rapidly changing global ecosystem. 

This module targets the core legal, administrative, and financial pillars that enable an independent fashion brand to scale securely. Led by Mahlet Afework Mafi, the curriculum provides a deep dive into capital management, trademark protection, and structured corporate growth. 

You will analyze the strict differences between revenue, profit, and cash flow, learn how to legally insulate your proprietary brand names and prints, and review the operational systems required to transition yourself from an overwhelmed solitary designer into a scalable corporate entity.