Fashion

 Join me in Los Angeles as I discuss Growing Revenue on July 10th 2014. So, you have a fashion brand. And you want to get better. Get in better stores. Be a better brand. And make a bigger splash at the trade shows. Well, we designed SWIM LESSONS just for you. It’s one day. It’s…

Answer by Syama Meagher: I second Ryan. Big Cartel and Shopify are great. I’d also like to throw in there Storenvy, and Goodsie. Check out: Converting Clicks to Cash: Fashion Ecommerce for Beginners for some tips. View Answer on Quora

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Answer by Syama Meagher: A buying cycle refers to when buyers are “going to market” and placing orders. There are traditional times to buy: September (Spring), February (Fall), then there is Resort and Pre-Fall. While most businesses operate under this schedule, buyers are increasingly looking to purchase all year in smaller quantities to provide continual…

Answer by Syama Meagher: Yes, Competition is a great form of validation. Take a close look at what others are doing in your space, what are they doing well? What could improve? Those are your cues. Now make it better. Don’t forget to brand yourself in a unique way that separates you from the competition.…

Answer by Syama Meagher: Develop a sales strategy. 1. What Stores do you want to be in? Where are your competitors selling? 2. Are you at the right price point? 3. Get your sales materials together, lookbook, linelist 4. Develop a strong brand 5. Get ready to hit the pavement hard and stay persistant View…

Answer by Syama Meagher: My favorite Ecommerce sites to use for a more sophisticated yet easy to launch site would be Shopify and Goodsie. Shopify will provide easy seamless integration for inventory management as well as offsite POS selling opportunities. Retail Strategy Los Angeles & New York | NYC Retail Consultant View Answer on Quora