There’s no question about it: manufacturing is a complicated matter. As a business owner, you must consider many factors when deciding on your…
We all want to get paid, right? Well, for small business owners, getting that paycheck can be a little more complicated than for…
These days, investors are looking for both a sure thing and a unicorn. So, what does that actually look like for an independent…
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Younger generations are embracing sustainability with fervor. What’s behind the movement and how will you get involved? Though sometimes controversial, many of today’s…
You’ve received a wholesale order- congrats. What’s your process for what comes next? Securing your first wholesale order can be incredibly exciting, but…
With the support of a PR agency, your small fashion business will gain exposure on a level it would be quite difficult to…
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Last week, I was in NYC for NYFW and WWD Digital Forum. I also flew to Minneapolis for Target’s global conference. Here’s what…
Do you know what it takes to build a successful, rule-breaking direct-to-consumer brand? Direct-to-consumer brands are using well thought-out marketing strategies to promote…
If you’re exploring different avenues for scaling up, you may want to think about supply chain integration. A properly integrated supply chain will…
Whether you rely on your own retail shop or wholesale fashion accounts to thrive, it’s time to stop choosing between brick-and-mortar and e-commerce…
When does technology cross the line from beneficial to taking away from the customer experience? I’ve been struggling with the latest in innovation…
Facebook has launched their in mobile app marketplace and sellers are flocking. In 4 steps you can upload a photo, add a product…
The SAP Retail Forum is a yearly conference where industry leaders gather to discuss new technology in retail and the future of customer…
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It’s easy to start a fashion brand from the position of designing clothes that you like. Creative entrepreneurs often ask themselves: “If there…
We filmed a video on growing your global distribution through your wholesale accounts. This blog post serves to take those concepts even further,…
Younger generations are embracing sustainability with fervor. What’s behind the movement and how will you get involved? Though sometimes controversial, many of today’s…
You’ve received a wholesale order- congrats. What’s your process for what comes next? Securing your first wholesale order can be incredibly exciting, but…
As you work to determine if you need a retail consultant, it’s important to first understand what a consultant is, what a consultant…
There are a lot of different ways to double your wholesale revenue. Which strategy will you choose for your fashion design business? Boosting…
There’s no question about it: manufacturing is a complicated matter. As a business owner, you must consider many factors when deciding on your…
What are the steps that will take you from a concept to actually building a fashion brand? In the early stages, there’s so…
For any fashion boutique or brand, it’s all about staying relevant and staying top of mind in the industry. Once you’ve got a…
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The fashion retail world is an exciting one – however, for new fashion startups, it can also be a daunting one if you…
The newest, hottest luxury streetwear businesses are expertly leveraging storytelling to develop their brands. They’re doing it so well, that the biggest players…
Do you know how to do the new print mailers right? Direct catalog mailers have changed. And they’re nothing like your Sears catalogs.…
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If you’re exploring different avenues for scaling up, you may want to think about supply chain integration. A properly integrated supply chain will…
What impression does your brand leave on wholesale buyers and could you be doing more? You are launching your startup fashion brand and you’re…
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Facebook is such a powerful advertising tool. It is effective for both fashion retail brands with robust Facebook pages and those who do…
