Today I'm coming at you with a quick list of the five steps it takes to create a profitable clothing line. I know it can be super overwhelming for someone that is just starting out and I find that breaking the work into manageable chunks helps to make it less overwhelming. Five Steps To A [...]
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How to identify who to hire in life and business
Today I’m sharing how to determine who to hire first. Either in your business or in your life, to move you closer to your goals. And I’m looking at this in a unique way. If you’re starting a clothing line, you’re probably looking for a definitive answer like, hire a designer first then a product [...]
Eight things to do before your clothing factory starts production
We've all heard the horror stories. Working with a clothing factory can be super exciting but also super stressful. There are so many moving parts it's easy for something to fall through the cracks. Over the last 15 years, I have seen a lot of things go wrong. And although many of them aren't totally [...]
Everything you need to know about Canadian and US clothing label requirements
Are you confused about what you are required to put on your clothing labels? I get it. There are suggestions, requirements and different options depending on what country you're in. In this post I break down what you really need to know about Canadian and US clothing label requirements so that you can check this [...]
Want to automatically post to Instagram? Find out what tools allow you to do this NOW
Have you heard about the new social media marketing feature that allows you to schedule content that will automatically post to Instagram? I must admit, when I first saw this pop up in my Tailwind notifications, I thought this would be huge for independent designers and other small business owners. First let's go over why [...]
Five Ways To Sell Your Product Online
Choosing a platform to sell your product online can be confusing. There are so many options and it's hard to know what the differences are. Why would you choose one over another? That's why I'm walking you through five ways to sell your product online. Just a note that this post does include affiliate links [...]
82 Valentines Images You Can Use On Social Media
Roundup alert! I've found 82 Valentines Images You Can Use On Social Media so that you don't waste your precious time searching for that perfect image. Because, just like you, I struggle to come up with enough content for social media. You're probably spending all your time getting your product just right and finding images to [...]
Five Common Mistakes New Designers Make When Sampling
As you start to build your clothing line, you might be wondering if there are any common mistakes new designers make when sampling. And most importantly, how to avoid them! When you go into the sample development process you want: Your samples to be completed as quickly as possible For the best price possible With [...]
How To Get A Factory To Respond To Your Emails
Ever wonder how to get a factory to respond to your emails? Do you wonder why nothing comes back when you send out a request? Or maybe you haven't even sent out any emails yet. Let me guess, you might be thinking: I'm too small. No one would want to work with me. I have [...]
Five Prompts To Narrow In On Your Ideal Customer
Are you struggling to get clear on your ideal customer for your clothing brand? In this blog post and video I walk you through how to Narrow In On Your Ideal Customer and start to engage with them in a powerful and authentic way. To narrow in on your ideal customer, watch the video and [...]