How much is too much? How to Establish Your Retail Pricing.

  Establishing your retail pricing effectively is a key part of the retail success of you collection.  So how do you decide what the suggested retails (MSRP –

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Concentrating On High Value Activities

  What do I mean when I say, concentrating on high value activities?  Entrepreneurs have some bad habits.  They know that they have to work hard. Yet sometimes

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The Importance of Building Your Email List For Your Fashion Brand

Is it important to build your email list?  Well, yeah!  Why do you think all the online retailers have a sign-in box asking for your email address when

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20 Do’s and Don’ts of Branding Your Fashion Company

  A brand is not just a website, business card, logo, or tag line.  It is the sum of your customers experience.  So do not leave anything to

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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 Traits of a Successful Entrepreneur

Successful entrepreneurs have certain traits in common.  If you don’t have them, don’t despair.  You can always develop them.  5 traits of a successful entrepreneur are as follows:

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What Is a Marketing Calendar And Why Is It Important?

  A marketing calendar is a tool showing what marketing events, media campaigns and merchandising efforts are planned and for when.  Many major fashion companies use them to

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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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5 Questions To Ask When Hiring a Fashion Sales Rep

Hiring the right fashion sales reps can make the difference between success and little to no business booked.   Like hiring anyone there is a right way and

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Using Bloggers To Promote Your Brand

Using bloggers to promote your brand is a relatively inexpensive way to get your message out.  According to Technorati, blogs rank among the top five “most trustworthy” sources

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