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January 19th, 2017
Did you know that two-thirds of people that want to start a business don’t because they…
January 12th, 2017
Did you know that two-thirds of people that want to start a business don’t because they don’t think they’ll succeed? Well, that’s…
January 9th, 2017
Did you know that two-thirds of people that want to start a business don’t because they don’t think they’ll succeed?…
January 4th, 2017
A new year means that you’re starting to work on goals to better yourself and the people around you. The same can go for how you run…
December 30th, 2016
As we come to the end of 2016, we decided to reflect on one of our most popular pieces of content: Maker’s Row Live. Every week, we…
December 22nd, 2016
One of our most popular blog posts this year was “How These Entrepreneurs Started an Apparel Line With No Experience” by…
December 21st, 2016
Lean manufacturing is a systematic method for the elimination of waste within a manufacturing system. It is also known as lean production, or just “lean.” Lean can refer to a number of…
December 19th, 2016
Last week on the season finale of Maker’s Row Live we had a superstar in the design…
December 5th, 2016
With 2017 quickly approaching, we thought it would be the perfect time to give you some tips on setting some goals for your business next year. So, our co-founder and CMO Tanya Menendez told us…
November 30th, 2016
When manufacturing a garment, the more specifics you can tell a factory the better. That…
November 22nd, 2016
It’s the holiday season, which means it’s time to give gifts to your loved ones (or yourself, no judgment). To make it just a bit easier, we’ve compiled a list of some of our…
November 21st, 2016
Last week on Maker’s Row Live, I had the pleasure of interviewing a new streetwear brand, Standard Deviation. Co-founders Stephanie and…
November 15th, 2016
Last week during our second live Twitter Q&A (#MakerChat) we welcomed guest Liz Long. Liz is the Maker’s Row sourcing specialist…
November 14th, 2016
At Maker’s Row, our goal is to connect brands and manufacturers in order to make quality products domestically. We took the top 3…
November 10th, 2016
Before you can create your tech pack, you have to create something called a flat sketch, which is also known as a technical drawing or informally as a flat. Essentially, this is the point of…
November 7th, 2016
There are limits to being a one-man band. Many entrepreneurs start off performing all functions in the early stages of a startup. As the…
November 3rd, 2016
The best way to kick of product development is by speaking with an industry expert. Not only will it get you started on the right foot,…
October 31st, 2016
Ever wonder where the fur used in movie costumes come from? Well, we have the answer for you. Kim Clark is one of the owners of National…
October 27th, 2016
25% of Americans who want to start a business never do because they’re not sure what the first step is. That’s why today,…
October 17th, 2016
While picking the type of material you’d like to use is an essential part of the process, few people consider whether they need a…
October 11th, 2016
Business has a lot of nuances in language (sales vs. marketing, brand vs. product, etc.),…
October 6th, 2016
A couple of weeks ago on Maker’s Row Live we interviewed a great friend of Maker’s Row, Lauren Cecchi, who is the founder and designer at Lauren Cecchi Handbags. Lauren began her line…
October 4th, 2016
When it comes to educational resources for entrepreneurs there is no place to look like your own city. The reason? So much of your…
October 3rd, 2016
Every year in North America we recognize modern industrial manufacturing by celebrating National Manufacturing Day. This year the date…
September 30th, 2016
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ami Beck who is the founder of DOLYN bags, a…
September 26th, 2016
When your product is ready for major retailers and distributors it is vital to have a UPC barcode. Barcodes are not for online sales, but they allow retailers to program their POS systems to easily…
September 20th, 2016
WalletHub recently released a list of the Best Cities for Hispanic Entrepreneurs. According to the article, the more than four million Hispanic-owned businesses in the U.S. have grossed $144 billion…
September 15th, 2016
Last week on Maker’s Row Live we were so fortunate to have Don Pietranczyk who works on the world’s largest apparel trade show,…
September 13th, 2016
While most industries have already made the transition to digital, manufacturing has been one of the slow movers. As an insider industry,…
September 8th, 2016
Last week on Maker’s Row Live we sat with mompreneur superstar Ana Bianchi, the founder and designer of PaperGirl Collection….
September 6th, 2016
As the manufacturing industry modernizes, so do the techniques that we use. In some…