The first way is the get new customers. Pop Quiz: What are the other 2 main ways to grow your business? Check out the video where Jane answers a question from a designer. Click
Is Sourcing at Magic a good trade show for a start-up?
Today’s “Ask Jane” emerging designer question comes from a member of my “How to Start a Fashion Business” program. We’ll call her April (I didn’t get clearance to use her name so
How to Sell Your Jewelry to Online Boutiques – “Ask Jane” question
This is a guest post from Andrea Rosenfeld, who is jewelry designer and, coach, and mentor to creatives. Today's Question is from a jewelry designer and instead of "Ask Jane",
Time Management for Fashion Designers: Where do the hours go?
The way you start your day could be killing your productivity and setting you up for nonsense all day. Here's a clip from our Time Management online course. Click above or go
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 do a Seminar for the Chicago Fashion
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
How do I find a sales rep? (clothing and accessories lines)
The age old question - "How do I find a sales rep for my apparel or accessories line? This tip has worked for dozens of my private consulting clients -- and it will probably work
This Jewelry Designer Wants to do More Trunk Shows With Boutiques
Q: Dear Jane, I am an aspiring jewelry designer who has been trying to do MORE trunk shows but retailers are not receptive. Do you have any advice?I would think that with times
When a fashion designer falls in love with a fabric…
I just shot this video which answers a Fashion Brain Friday question from a designer. This particular designer, one of my one-on-one consulting clients, wants to know what to do