What Apparel and Accessories designers need BEFORE you can sell your line – a checklist
This is a true story… When I was just starting my line years ago, I had no idea what I was getting into. I was
August 5, 2011
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Tips on how to do an effective line sheet
This is a guest post from Nicole Reyhle of Retail Minded. There are many roles a store owner has and likewise, there are many roles a
June 29, 2011
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Tips to help you pick up the phone and sell your line to boutiques
Happy Fashion Brain Friday!! It’s been a GREAT week. One of those that really reminds me why I love my job. MONDAY I was honored to
June 10, 2011
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One apparel designer asks, “How many pieces are too many for my first line?”
How many pieces are too many?? Look at it from a retailer’s point of view… Check out this 3 minute video… Happy Friday, Jane
May 13, 2011
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How Do I Find a Sales Rep? (Clothing and Accessories Lines)
How Do I Find a Sales Rep? (Clothing, Accessories, and Jewelry Lines) The age old question – “How do I find a sales rep for
May 10, 2011
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What do I do first? (not just for newbies)
Lately I’ve received a number of emails asking me a different version of the same thing. I thought I’d reach out to you, just in
April 1, 2011
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Too Many Projects and Not Enough Money – Fashion Designer Entrepreneurs Beware
“She’s out of her mind.” That’s all I could think when I got off the phone the other day with a friend of mine, another
February 18, 2011
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How this designer put business FIRST to launch a successful line
Putting business first is hard for creative fashion designers. Here’s how two guys at UNCL put business first to launch a line successfully.
January 24, 2011
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