March 3rd, 2015
When you are your own boss, staying productive is in your hands. This is a double edged sword, sometimes resulting in unfocused or…
February 27th, 2015
In an era where if you can dream it, you can build it, 3d printing has become one of the most effective ways to quickly design and…
February 16th, 2015
As an up-and-coming entrepreneur, I founded my business with just $24,000 in startup capital. I stretched it as far as it could go. I’ve…
February 12th, 2015
Black History Month is an opportune time for me to reflect on the contributions from the…
February 11th, 2015
If you want to know when the fashion industry first became digitalized, think Donna Karan. In early 2007 fashion editors around the world…
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 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 29th, 2014
As a designer, it’s easy to get hyper-focused on the creative side of your brand. Where is this pocket going to go? What weight…
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 9th, 2014
It is that time of year for Holiday Shopping Shows and one of the biggest shows in the Midwest, One of A Kind, happens right here in Chicago! The show has a fantastic assortment of…
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…
December 1st, 2014
Growing up as a professional dancer I always had a lifelong love for movement and fashion. As an adult, I decided that there was no time like the present to go for my dreams… However,…
November 25th, 2014
The holidays are hectic. Whatever industry you’re in, whatever position you have, this time of year always turns into a juggling act….
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 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 29th, 2014
Small business owners are constantly on an entrepreneurial roller coaster. When any new business is starting out, they go through a phase that we call “the hustle”. This is where you are…
October 14th, 2014
I absolutely love furniture and I’m happy that my agency has been able to bring value to the industry for a while now. It is a…
September 19th, 2014
A while back someone explained to me that being an entrepreneur was a bit like being a duck. While the duck appears graceful and calm on the surface of the pond, their legs are thrashing…
August 10th, 2014
When building a business, the number of hats an entrepreneur will wear can grow…
July 31st, 2014
For designers, Instagram isn’t just a platform to post your inspiration and beautiful pictures, but an opportunity for you to capitalize…
July 24th, 2014
The sense of accomplishment and personal pride you can have when going it alone and blazing a path of entrepreneurship can be thrilling. We all start businesses with that sense of adrenaline, but,…
April 12th, 2013
In a month, I was able find American made leather at a good price, work with a sample maker to create my first two bags, and find a handbag…