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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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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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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Never Underestimate the Power of Offline Marketing

Tis the season to write loads of holiday cards to family, friends and clients, but do you ever wonder why we’re all still sending messages in such an

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Fashion Business Start Ups – Tip Number Nine

Fashion business start up — tip number nine, treat your employees like gold. I try to write about things that come up in my day to day consulting

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Improve Your Time Management Skills And Your Business Will Grow

Improving your time management skills will make big improvements  to the growth of your business.  It is the difference in being productive and not. Remember the 20/80 rule. Which

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