February 14th, 2015
There are hundreds of ‘How-To’ articles out there, from starting a collection, to succeeding as a designer, to growing your…
February 1st, 2015
The old adage “work smarter, not harder” is more than a business cliché. As anyone who runs a company would tell you, every second…
January 29th, 2015
It’s been a little over two years since we launched Mizzen+Main with the goal of becoming the next great American brand. I get asked a lot of questions about starting a company, about bringing…
January 28th, 2015
I’m a former buyer turned buying and brand consultant. I’ve been emailed, visited at work by eager brands, and stalked on social media….
January 9th, 2015
Showing your personality and passion in your product Manufacturing your line is an exciting process as you watch your product unfold and come to life. It’s exhilarating to see the product move from…
January 5th, 2015
Last year, for better or worse, is gone. 2015 is officially here (yay!) What’s next for your business? Where do you go now? How do you…
December 30th, 2014
Every New Years, people all over the country decide that it’s time to make a change in their lives; be healthier, stop bad habits, spend…
December 10th, 2014
Small businesses and freelancers are often left reeling when it comes to tax time. If you haven’t been making any quarterly estimated…
December 4th, 2014
Your first year in business is sort of like driving cross-country through dense fog. It’s a long, harrowing trip and you can only see…
November 23rd, 2014
The next few months are full of excitement, preparation, vacations, increased sales, increased production and some stress! So all of us…
November 13th, 2014
Just like relationships with your customers, the relationship you have with your manufacturer can make or break your company. A strong…
November 11th, 2014
Now in its fourth year, Small Business Saturday has helped local entrepreneurs fuel sales and connect with customers the Saturday after…
November 6th, 2014
The fashion industry is notoriously cutthroat and competitive. From magazines to emerging designers, popular media sells us the picture of…
November 5th, 2014
When I first started my womenswear business, I wanted to do it all. I was young and excited and my energy seemed limitless. I opened up a…
October 31st, 2014
I have been in the world of branding for over 20 years creating brand strategies, and designing and implementing projects that range from small local restaurants to big corporate projects. For…
October 5th, 2014
This is the story of how far I’d go to carry the same bag for nearly a decade… After the bag I carried daily for six years began…
August 10th, 2014
When building a business, the number of hats an entrepreneur will wear can grow…
July 14th, 2014
A regular theme here on Maker’s Row’s blog feed is the advice for new designers to start small. We could not agree more! While…
July 7th, 2014
This article was extremely popular among our readership when it was first published on July 7, 2014, and we are re-circulating an updated…
June 5th, 2014
Tough question, especially if you are a designer or artist. Your creativity may be fighting hard against your business plan. At…
May 12th, 2014
Success has always been more attainable starting out with a partner or small team rather than on your lonesome. After 7 years and…
August 5th, 2013
One of the most important aspects of bringing your business online is choosing the right e-commerce platform to use. With all the…