The Virtues of Barbie For a Fashion Designer
Shopping for my nieces yesterday made me think a lot about Barbie. Like a lot of people, I have a “special” relationship with Barbie. Sort
December 1, 2011
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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
November 23, 2011
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How fashion designers ignore their customers even when they think they’re not
Consider this story my friend and mentor, Cathy Wagner, told me… It’s Party Time. You’re throwing a party at your house. You know how busy that
November 19, 2011
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How to launch a fashion line with very little money
Short on cash? Can you start and run a fashion business with no money? OK, very little money. Today’s video is NOT just for newbies. You
October 20, 2011
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5 Questions All Fashion Designers Should Ask Themselves Before They Start a Business
Take this “5 Smart Entrepreneurial Questions” Challenge When you think about it, the word entrepreneur really says it all. Entrepreneur is a french word coming
October 8, 2011
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3 Low-Cost, High-Return Marketing Ideas for Emerging Fashion Designers
Idea #1: Be a Speaker or Give a Presentation There’s nothing like live interaction with your potential customers to turn them into actual customers. You
September 22, 2011
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How to Work With a Sewing Contractor (Webinar for Clothing Designers)
Jane Hamill will interview NY production guru Boaz David on September 27th Free Webinar Tuesday, September 27th, 1 PM EDT REGISTER HERE What you’ll learn:
September 18, 2011
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Sales & Marketing
7 Different Ways You Can Sell Your Clothing Line
What’s the best way to get your fashion product to market? Deciding how you’re going to sell your line really depends on your financial goals,
August 26, 2011
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