January 22nd, 2016
Professional web design is a smart investment for various types of businesses. When your company website is strategically designed, you can…
January 16th, 2016
Here are a few great ways to manage your working capital like a real champion. Avi Levine from Star Funding provides purchase order funding…
January 13th, 2016
I started Canvy’s Bag Company two years ago as a college kid with a half-sharpened…
January 12th, 2016
Three Choices Distribution of your product is such an important consideration when deciding how you want your customer to interact with and ultimately purchase your product. Although there are…
January 11th, 2016
Positive energy, purpose, and persistence are key to succeeding in a business. This…
January 7th, 2016
Finance expert Pamela Capalad gives some small business tips for reaching those revenue goals! When people think of personal financial…
January 2nd, 2016
As a new brand, thinking outside of the box to develop a marketing plan can be critical to success. Being a startup, you may not have all…
January 1st, 2016
At a glance » What they do: anything apparel, with specialties in children’s wear and women’s basics and athletic wear » Location:…
December 31st, 2015
With 2017 on the horizon, now is the perfect time to reflect and build a blueprint for your business in the year ahead. New Year’s Resolutions are a longstanding tradition for setting goals and…
December 26th, 2015
Launching your own product takes more than a background in design – it also requires familiarity with business fundamentals. Luckily,…
December 22nd, 2015
Sarah Krasley is the founder of Unreasonable Women, a NYC-based consultancy that’s currently focused on building compassionate, data-driven swimwear (only a few hours left on kickstarter!). She…
December 21st, 2015
One of the most direct ways to get your product in front of customers (and skip over working with a retailer) is through e-commerce….
December 19th, 2015
There are hundreds of steps involved in transforming an idea from inside your head to a physical product in your hand and then releasing…
December 18th, 2015
The holidays are a great time for reflection. In the spirit of giving, we looked back at some of our favorite posts celebrating social…
December 14th, 2015
I’ve spoken before about the “Maker’s Catch-22.” In short, you have to sell widgets in order to make money, but you need money…
November 20th, 2015
With the holidays coming up, dinner parties are a good way of building and maintaining business relationships in a relaxed setting….
November 14th, 2015
As a budding brand who is trying to find a factory, market your product, and build new…
October 29th, 2015
Need to keep your ear to the ground, but not sure where to start? We’ve put together a list of ten inspiring podcasts to give you a…
August 16th, 2015
First things first, businesses are the realest. Basically, to get your brand off the ground, you’ll need to have a clear understanding of your business plan, legal structure and financials to…
August 11th, 2015
It’s that time of year again – Sourcing at MAGIC in Las Vegas. It’s where we’re in our element, but surviving the endless days – not to mention the heat – can be a trial we…
August 4th, 2015
Here’s an almost $64,000 question: should you be hiring a PR agency? With billing often running at thousands of dollars per month,…
July 27th, 2015
When ideas are flowing thick and fast, it can be tempting to jump on every single one to execute, but not always viable: either for your…
July 18th, 2015
You’ve had the lightbulb moment – the idea that you know you’ll do anything to bring to fruition. But what does ‘anything’ entail? How do you secure funding? Should you take out a loan?…
June 29th, 2015
Starting a business is hard enough, but imagine having to rebrand after being in business for less than 6 months! The first cease and…
June 26th, 2015
A couple months back I wrote an article for Maker’s Row that focused on how to start a…
June 19th, 2015
In a global benchmark study, Adobe Data discovered that 75% of people don’t think they’re living up to their creative abilities. On the…
June 11th, 2015
He designed a ‘New York’ inspired sneaker for Nike back in 2005 and has spent the…
June 10th, 2015
Launching a product in today’s market involves more than good design and efficient logistics. Here are 5 winning strategies to help…
June 9th, 2015
How do I raise money to grow my business? It’s the question that keeps you up at night. Well, we’ve done the dirty work for you, thoroughly investigating the avenues worth pursuing. Here are the…
June 7th, 2015
The Maker’s Row team is heading to Northside Innovation Expo this week (June 11-12)….
May 27th, 2015
I left the world of early stage tech to launch Heath Paine, a brand that takes fabric innovations from activewear to classic styles…