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How to Scale Your Fashion Brand Startup

How Do I Scale My Fashion Brand Startup?

When it comes time to scale your business, you’ll need a combination of elements to do so successfully. Here’s a snapshot of how to scale your fashion brand startup. 

1. Distribution 

Scaling up your business is a big deal, and if scaling is in your future, make sure you first consider your key distribution opportunities. In specific, how can your business get more out of the distribution opportunities already at your disposal? 

2. Future Growth

Next, consider the future. What are the ways you would like to see your business grow, and where do you see future opportunities for expansion based on market feedback? Is there a trend in the market that you might fit into? 

3. Infrastructure

Lastly, scaling is not just about distribution and revenue—it’s also about having the proper infrastructure. Any efforts you make on a marketing or sales standpoint must have the right tools and technology to back them up. Make sure you have the foresight to see that scaling requires capacity building, and that capacity building requires capital. This might include hiring more people or potential introducing more tools and technology into your business. 

That’s scaling in a nutshell, but the best way to approach scaling is with a customized plan specifically for your business—when it comes to scaling, one size does not fit all. Finding the right solutions, tools, and capacity building strategies requires an in-depth understanding of both the market and your business model. Need a boost before you can scale? Check out our post “Getting Funded: What do Investors Look for in a Fashion Brand?

At Scaling Retail, we specialize in helping passionate entrepreneurs take their businesses to the next level. From establishing your brand’s voice to scaling up your sales, we can set you up with a personal business roadmap—just send us an email at hello@scalingretail.com to start the conversation.