July 25th, 2024
Imagine yourself sitting on the couch in your living room and sketching a design….
May 4th, 2022
With the migration of U.S. manufacturing to other countries, people living in once profitable and thriving cities have been left without jobs and stuck in a dwindling economy with little support….
April 19th, 2020
There is a reason why success and brand development are closely linked. That’s because…
May 3rd, 2019
Batch manufacturing isn’t a new concept. But startup culture and the interconnectedness of the global marketplace require business…
April 3rd, 2019
Deciding to start a T-shirt business can feel like an extremely liberating decision. It allows you the freedom of being your own boss, allowing you to have complete control over where your work will…
June 15th, 2018
Author: Robert Lockard Small businesses don’t have an unlimited amount of money to work with. The smaller the business, the more precious…
June 5th, 2018
Patents have helped to propel big ideas into the marketplace and the advertising of those patents have created a special niche in the mind…
June 4th, 2018
Entrepreneurs and inventors have long been the heralded heroes of capitalism, innovating…
May 24th, 2018
At its core, manufacturing is about turning materials into products, or finished goods….
May 23rd, 2018
Former First Lady of the USA, Eleanor Roosevelt once said: “The future belongs to…
May 22nd, 2018
Running a business isn’t easy—especially if you’re raising a family at the same time. Despite the challenges, thousands of…
May 21st, 2018
Eco-Friendly is more than a buzzword these days. Companies are being praised for doing more with less, and saving money in the process. As I mentioned in a previous article, even Wall Street is…
May 16th, 2018
To successfully scale up your sustainable fashion business, the first thing you need to…
May 10th, 2018
Shelly Nicholas is a Military Spouse, new mother and the President of Pretty Knotty LLC…
May 4th, 2018
It’s May and there are going to be hundreds of thousands of new college graduates…
April 27th, 2018
Women have made significant progress in the workplace in recent years. Meg Whitman served…
April 11th, 2018
Taking steps to guarantee your products are safe for consumers will improve your business…
March 20th, 2018
As cybersecurity’s impact on manufacturing becomes increasingly noticeable, businesses must adapt in recognizing cybersecurity threats…
March 7th, 2018
What does it mean to be tough? Try being a new mom, becoming an entrepreneur, and running…
February 20th, 2018
Copyrights in the fashion industry can be very confusing. Did you know generic garment types like pants, jackets, and dresses aren’t…
January 25th, 2017
Whether you sell online, or in shop, having a rock solid return policy will instill confidence in your customers, and streamline your…
July 18th, 2016
1. It’s Not Too Late: Famous Design Entrepreneurs Who Started After 30 Learn how talented designers became successful entrepreneurs…
June 13th, 2016
Often in business, terms are interchanged for each other: brand vs. product, objectives…
June 5th, 2016
When I first started my apparel line, the most important goal besides the design and…
February 25th, 2016
To get these blog posts in your inbox, sign up for the Maker’s Row newsletter. Syama Meagher, CEO Scaling Retail, is the retail consultant for fashion brands and retailers. Check out their…
February 24th, 2016
Why a Niche is Important Your product occupies a niche when its unique features and image are properly positioned within the…
February 17th, 2016
Are you confused about Federal Employment Identification Numbers (“EIN”)? You are not…
February 13th, 2016
Smydge Perry left the field of law to become a fashion entrepreneur. She is launching her…
February 10th, 2016
The brand I co-founded, Stock Mfg. Co., is officially 3 years old this month. Prior to Stock, I co-founded and ran a startup that was, by…
February 3rd, 2016
“Takes Two to Tango” – Al Hoffman and Dick Manning I’m going to come right…
January 31st, 2016
Named as one of Forbes 30 under 30, Lisa Fetterman is the CEO of Nomiku. Nomiku is an award-winning machine for sous vide cooking that is…