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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My biggest mistake as a fashion designer – how I didn’t trust my gut and lost $25K
It’s easy to make mistakes when you’re a new fashion designer launching a line. Mine cost me $25k, but I learned a valuable lesson.
March 24, 2011
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Yesterday was GREAT day – my workshop at Creative Chicago Expo
All I can really say is WOW. And thanks. I mean, really, I did not expect such a huge, responsive, delightful audience for my workshop.
March 13, 2011
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Selling Your Line to Boutiques – you have to follow up when you launch a line
Selling Your Line to Boutiques – you have to follow up when you launch a line. If you approach a store only one time, you cannot expect to make a sale. Getting no response from a buyer is NOT the same as being told no. Jane gives this fashion designer some tips on getting the order.
December 17, 2010
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The 3 Biggest Business Lies
Here’s my take on 3 common beliefs. 1) Do what you love and the money will come Uh, yeah, well, NOT. If you have your
November 22, 2010
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3 things fashion designers can do TODAY to get more done and feel less overwhelmed
The #1 question I get from fashion designers is about how to manage their time to get it all done. Here are my top three tips for time management that you can start TODAY.
November 7, 2010
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The Ideal Work Day – Can You Picture It?
What kind of fashion business do you run? The kind where you walk into a calm office and have customers requesting re-orders, or where your sewing contractor is yelling at you for the wrong pattern and you don’t know where to start?
October 19, 2010
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You’re Like a Slinky… and Running a Fashion Business is Like Exercise
Starting or running a fashion business can be exhausting. Meeting with my trainer this week reminded me that in business, like in exercise, I love having someone help me stre-e-e-etch like a slinky to reach my potential.
September 21, 2010
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