How can a business plan help you succeed as a fashion entrepreneur?

I find when speaking to possible new fashion entrepreneurs that they don’t always have a business plan.  Or they do but it’s very basic.  Starting a business before doing a

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Bootstrapping Your Fashion Business

  What does bootstrapping your fashion business mean?  Bootstrapping is the act of starting a business with no money — or, at least, very little money. It certainly

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How Much Inventory Should A New Fashion Brand Carry

  How much inventory should a new fashion brand carry?  Well ideally nothing.  However that is not always practical.  When I had my first sales manager position and

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How Much Cash Does It Take To Start a Fashion Brand

How much cash does it take to start a fashion brand? Think you’re ready to start your new fashion business? Wait a second. Before you take off, you

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Controlling Cash Flow For Small Fashion Businesses

Cash flow is a big concern for fashion businesses.  The industry operates on a seasonal basis and all costs need to be paid before you ship.  It is

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5 Tips For Selling Your Fashion Brand To Retailers

  I know, I know, selling is scary.  Will the customer like your product?  Will you seem too pushy?  Will you not push enough?  What if they reject

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Why a Fashion Startup Venture Needs a Business Plan

It’s true not everyone puts together a business plan before they start a business. I have a good friend who is also a very successful businesswomen and she

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Why A Soft Launch For Your Fashion Brand

  I launched and ran the Jessica Simpson Outerwear line for 6 years.  The first year I was in business was the second year  Jessica Simpson was in

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Fashion Business Start Ups-Tip Number Four

Fashion business tip number 4 – make sure you have enough start up funds to last you through you first few years. According to Equity Net the definition

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The Danger of Starting Your Fashion Brand Before You Do This First

For those who read my blogs you know I speak to potential clients all the time.  Most of my blog ideas come from real issues that my clients

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