May 4th, 2018
It’s May and there are going to be hundreds of thousands of new college graduates…
January 23rd, 2017
Checking references is a crucial part of the supplier vetting process. I’m always surprised at how many people fail to ask for them, or take the step to request references, but then don’t…
June 5th, 2016
When I first started my apparel line, the most important goal besides the design 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….
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 16th, 2015
I quit my day job to go back to school at Parsons in their Associates Fashion Design program. I had one goal: learn how to making clothing…
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…
May 19th, 2015
All truly successful business owners understand that their success is based on a simple…
May 9th, 2015
I’m 5 months into motherhood and I am no expert but there is tons that no one warns…
May 8th, 2015
Join our blog mailing list to receive a new post in your inbox each day! When it comes to getting found on the Web, content is king—if…
May 6th, 2015
I get many emails daily from people who are about to launch Kickstarter projects and it’s absolutely thrilling to help out fellow…
April 28th, 2015
I’ve always been fascinated with the way goods used to be made, the tradition, craftsmanship, and pride that was synonymous with American manufacturing. I run a leather camera accessories company,…
April 27th, 2015
So, you’ve come up with a great product idea, something people need, or will be excited to buy. In this super-saturated market of makers,…
April 21st, 2015
The “build it and they will come” mentality won’t suffice if you want to grow your business and boost your bottom line. You’ll…
April 15th, 2015
Alfred Lane is a line of long-lasting solid colognes for men, crafted with natural ingredients and exquisite fragrances, designed to be…
April 14th, 2015
My name is Steven, and I’m the founder of Capital. For the last 5 years, I’ve been building a brand and a small factory to make eyewear…
April 10th, 2015
Starting a handcrafted goods business is a lot of fun, and can also bring a lot of…
April 9th, 2015
Scough, a Brooklyn made germ and pollution filtering scarf, is looking to fight airborne infection one covered sneeze at a time….
April 8th, 2015
Have you decided to raise funding and/or pre-sell your product on Kickstarter? Amazing. I think it’s a brilliant move. Sharing your…
April 3rd, 2015
I was only 25 when I opened my retail store in Chicago selling my womenswear collection. I designed everything in the boutique and had it…
April 2nd, 2015
Starting a successful clothing brand can be done. But does it take a disruptive idea or…
March 23rd, 2015
As an emerging or independent fashion brand, it is incredibly difficult to get your fashion website noticed in the endless ocean of fellow…
March 21st, 2015
For some a home office is a lifestyle choice, and for others it’s a financial necessity. If you are setting up or re-working your home…
March 17th, 2015
The apparel and fashion industry is constantly changing. The entire industry is based on…
March 16th, 2015
The Burks & Bailey story was born in rural town Tuskegee, Alabama–home to curators,…
March 14th, 2015
Do you need to cut waste from your workflow to grow your business more efficiently? Most…
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 24th, 2015
“Should I sell to department stores or boutiques?” This is a common question design entrepreneurs ask. The argument is strong for both…