February 23rd, 2015
There are a lot of “hardest parts” about getting an apparel business off the ground. A lot. Arguably, the single most challenging…
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 14th, 2015
There are hundreds of ‘How-To’ articles out there, from starting a collection, to succeeding as a designer, to growing your…
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…
January 17th, 2015
My parents were entrepreneurs, so I thought I knew exactly what to expect — operations, budgeting, sourcing and so on. The difference…
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 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…
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…
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,…
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…
July 3rd, 2014
Ask any designer and they will tell you that great designs are the heart of their business. Successfully creating and selling a product…
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 27th, 2013
‘Minimum Order Requirements’ (MOQ’s) can be a stumbling block for many new buyers. It’s not uncommon for a fabric supplier to require an order of 1,000 yards, or a cut/sew supplier to require…
July 10th, 2013
There’s one thing all new and young businesses have in common; they need money to grow. But not every entrepreneur is lucky enough to win…
November 16th, 2012
For part 2 of our blog series ‘Top Tips for Designers’, we spoke with Nicole Giordano, founder of StartUp Fashion. Nicole has worked in the textile and fashion industry for over a…
November 1st, 2012
We asked emerging designer expert Melissa Hall what top tips she has for emerging designers. Melissa has extensive experience…