How to Become a Certified Image Consultant with the International Image Institute

Graphic depicting that this is an AICI (Association of image consultants international) approved image consulting program

The International Image Institute Inc., founded by Karen Brunger, AICI Certified Image Professional (CIP), is a globally respected leader in image consulting education and training. For over three decades, the Institute has supported aspiring and established professionals in achieving excellence in the field of image consulting. One of the most recognized designations in the industry…

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Mastermind: Business Lesson #9:

The help I have received from MasterMind groups has been invaluable. A Mastermind group is a vehicle for you to check your ideas and get ideas for business growth in a synergistic environment. The group is ideally comprised of five to seven people who are open-minded, positive, and possibility-thinkers.  Their experience and type of industry…

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Entrepreneurship: Business Lesson #7

As well as servicing our clients, we are also entrepreneurs and business managers.  If you haven’t read Michael E. Gerber’s E-Myth yet, I highly recommend it; it will help you embrace entrepreneurship. As an entrepreneur, how would you rate your abilities for the following on the scale of Not So-Hot, So-So, Pretty Good? Turn any…

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Mission: Business Lesson #4

To help define your services or mission, list as many items as you can under the following headings.
a. I really love to:
b. I excel at, or demonstrate a skill when I:
c. The qualities I appreciate most that I have are:
d. What’s important to me is:

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Work your Wardrobe: #4 – What to Spend

This financial strategy for what to spend on your wardrobe is appropriate for Canada and United States economies. The suggested annual wardrobe investment for all clothing items (including inner wear, outerwear, and accessories) is 5 – 10% of the gross annual salary, or 5 – 10% of the desired gross annual salary. If your lifestyle…

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Work your Wardrobe: #3 – Create an Organized Closet

… 1. Create Efficient Space Whether your closet is walk-in or reach-in, make use of every inch:  from floor to ceiling and from wall to wall. For an organized closet, ensure you have sufficient hanging rods, shelves, hooks, etc. If your closet was not built-in, you can use hanging canvas shelves, hanging pockets, portable clear…

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Work your Wardrobe: #2 – Develop Wardrobe Modules

… Use wardrobe modules to create maximum efficiency, and have something for every occasion. After your closet inventory and purge, it’s time to organize your clothing into modules.  To facilitate this, create wardrobe module charts like the following.  Notice that the ratio of 3rd layer to bottoms to tops is 1 – 2 – 3. …

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Work Your Wardrobe: #1 – Take Inventory

…. Auditing your wardrobe and taking inventory is the first action to a more efficient, effective, and workable wardrobe. To start your inventory, set up five ‘stations’ – these are areas to place clothing into categories.  You can place a sign at each station to indicate the category.  You will probably need the following stations:…

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