April 11th, 2014
When it comes to designing a product...
April 4th, 2014
The sound of a phone click used to make my stomach drop. Sales calls can be one of the scariest new things to learn as a new employee or…
April 3rd, 2014
Once you have your product line and are getting some sales, there are many logistics to think about: retail stores, inventory warehouses, trucks, box and labels, and more. An option worth…
March 24th, 2014
Last week Maker’s Row hosted an event on product sales for some of our NYC members. There were tons of great takeaways but here are…
March 14th, 2014
Paul is located in the Brooklyn Navy Yard and has been there for the last 12 years. He’s the owner of Made by Wood, a one man shop that crafts both individual pieces and larger…
March 13th, 2014
One of the most important things that you can do as emerging designer is surround…
March 11th, 2014
Last time we talked brand, where it starts and what it does. Before moving onto the…
March 4th, 2014
Even before the invention of the automobile, Bollman Hat Company was specializing in quality hat production. Bollman Hats was founded in 1868 by George Bollman and continues to make the…
February 24th, 2014
Finding money to pay for new inventory is arguably the most challenging financial aspect of running a product-based business. It’s the…
February 20th, 2014
This week we visited an amazing jewelry manufacturer in the flower district of Chelsea, NYC. Christine McPartland has set up her…
February 11th, 2014
In a democratic fashion world, it seems like everyone can be a player. Online retailers…