by Sandy Dell | Feb 10, 2016 | Business Essentials, Product Development, Reselling & Wholesaling, Resources, Starting A Business
When you’re first getting into the retail or wholesale game, things can seem pretty confusing. Between wholesale systems, getting retail ready, hiring sales reps, and beyond- there’s so much to know. So where do you begin? A bad first...
by Nancy Bigley | Dec 14, 2015 | Business Essentials, Reselling & Wholesaling, Starting A Business
It’s no secret that “having it all” is a controversial topic among women – especially ambitious, entrepreneurial women. Making sacrifices is the name of the game – whether it’s time with family, personal time, self-care or time at the office, something has got to give...
by Stitch Method | Aug 17, 2014 | Money & Finances, Product Development, Reselling & Wholesaling, Starting A Business
Turning your fashion ideas into a successful business comes down to properly costing your product. While it may be the more unglamorous side of apparel design, it is quite essential. In fact, it is the very foundation on which your business will stand. If your product...
by Stitch Method | Jul 22, 2014 | Business Essentials, Product Development, Reselling & Wholesaling, Starting A Business
Creating your own fashion line from scratch is anything but easy or cheap! Whether or not you went to school for fashion design, there are still many aspects of turning a concept into a reality that must be learned firsthand. While my formal education taught me a lot,...
by Sandy Dell | Apr 13, 2014 | Product Development, Reselling & Wholesaling, Resources, Starting A Business
I know from talking to hundreds (if not thousands) of artisans, producers, and manufacturers that want to get their products in retail stores. Sometimes, they employ the assistance of professional sales reps. Working with sales reps can either be the best or the worst...
by Kelly Wells | Feb 16, 2014 | Branding, Business Essentials, Product Development, Reselling & Wholesaling, Resources
The number one growth goal for many product manufacturers is to get their products on store shelves both off and on-line. Despite such efforts to do just that, you, as the manufacturer, might still find it hard to get the sales you desire. You might be spending...