June 15th, 2015
It’s the question we got asked at The White House, Northside Festival and during our #AsktheSource Twitter Chat. “Is small-batch…
June 4th, 2015
If you’re just launching your brand, obstacles like production budgeting, minimum order…
June 2nd, 2015
Transforming your design from a sketch to a sample can be incredibly exciting, but it can also be a challenging part of the process. This…
May 25th, 2015
Independent showrooms are an important part of the fashion business. Most designers…
May 11th, 2015
If you’re a new brand like us, you probably struggle with brand awareness. “Who are you? What do you stand for? How is your…
May 5th, 2015
I’m Mike Arnot, the founder of Owen & Fred. We design and manufacture men’s goods exclusively in the United States. We transform…
March 18th, 2015
Branding involves relaying a consistent message across all of your channels of communication with your target audience. This message should…
March 8th, 2015
The American manufacturing sector is one of the biggest contributors to job growth (nearly 700,000 added since 2010), research and develop, and is essential to maintaing a thriving and competitive…
November 11th, 2014
Now in its fourth year, Small Business Saturday has helped local entrepreneurs fuel sales and connect with customers the Saturday after…
August 10th, 2014
When building a business, the number of hats an entrepreneur will wear can grow…
July 23rd, 2014
While it can seem like a harrowing decision to make (especially if you are far along in the development or launch of your brand), ending a business relationship with a company that isn’t delivering…
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…
February 11th, 2014
In a democratic fashion world, it seems like everyone can be a player. Online retailers…