February 23rd, 2018
Founders in different countries? Team members stretched across time zones? Do you have visions of managing your team from some tropical…
February 13th, 2018
Let’s say once you have a few sales of your manufactured product under your belt, you approach an angel investor and ask for an…
November 29th, 2017
Running a start-up is a time consuming and, frankly, hectic venture. You have to wear many hats at the same time. You have to be the CEO,…
August 9th, 2016
Two weeks ago on Maker’s Row Live we talked with Tabitha St. Bernard, the owner of Tabii Just, a womenswear brand that is focused on…
July 18th, 2016
1. It’s Not Too Late: Famous Design Entrepreneurs Who Started After 30 Learn how talented designers became successful entrepreneurs…
July 4th, 2016
Happy Fourth of July!! As we celebrate the independence of our nation, we turn to the makers who are forging their path to the American…
June 5th, 2016
When I first started my apparel line, the most important goal besides the design and…
April 28th, 2016
College is an ideal place for experimentation. A great place to try new things, meet lots of people and to start new businesses. If you are…
April 15th, 2016
No matter what result you got on the quiz above, only you can truly decide if you’re ready to commit to being an entrepreneur. First…
February 28th, 2016
Being an entrepreneur is hard. That’s no secret. However, the reason you keep going…
February 9th, 2016
In celebration of Black History Month, we are turning our attention to the cities where…
February 4th, 2016
Taking a money making tactic and turning it into a full-time business is difficult. Expanding that business beyond yourself is even more…
January 13th, 2016
I started Canvy’s Bag Company two years ago as a college kid with a half-sharpened…
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 2nd, 2015
We had the pleasure in meeting Tylea Richard, the founder of Thundress, a brand producing…
November 29th, 2015
Kevin Shahroozi designs upscale casual menswear. He uses a variety of high quality materials such as lambskin, Japanese denim, wool, and…
November 26th, 2015
The holidays are around the corner, and travel time is the perfect time to get to some reading that you’ve been meaning to do….
November 25th, 2015
Gina Kuyers is the founder of Luxeire, a women’s innerwear brand. She is a practicing school psychologist but recently made the leap…
November 21st, 2015
My Mother: My Inspiration My journey into the world of fashion design began inspiration from my mom, when she was in the hospital before she passed away. Because of her illness, she experienced loss…
November 18th, 2015
I can’t go back to having a regular job. Sure, entrepreneurship has its up and downs, but it’s addicting and never boring. Most…
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 5th, 2015
Want to avoid major production disasters and those small, niggling design flaws that keep you up at night? Of course you do –…
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 16th, 2015
Struggling to name your brand? We feel ya. Apart from being one of the most difficult parts of announcing a new company (you’ll start…
July 10th, 2015
Living and hustling in the city that never sleeps isn’t short on challenges – but ask any New Yorker, and they’ll just tell you how much they revel in the curveballs. One thing that…
July 5th, 2015
Not ready to end your long weekend yet? We’re definitely not done with our dreams of vacations and staycations. Whether you’re looking…
June 30th, 2015
With three generations of expertise up their sleeves, the Grado family are masters of adaptability – making headphones that didn’t…
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 27th, 2015
Modern classics are the items that resonate with us, that become an indelible part of our…
June 24th, 2015
Feature photography credit: Dunja Von Stoddard Even the most talented designers hit…
June 23rd, 2015
How do you define innovation? What makes a design innovative? Providing a checklist for innovation can prove challenging, as the answer…