CREATING A FASHION BRAND

September 9th at 9:37pm

Fashion brand is a retail or wholesale setup which sells pret-a-porter (ready-to-wear) clothing or accessories, whereas Fashion Label is basically a setup run or founded by a Fashion Designer and mostly caters clients with customisable garments, i.e. made-to-measure. If you are ready to start a fashion business (whether part-time or full-time) consider these key points for starting a successful clothing brand or clothing line from scratch. How to Start a Fashion Brand in 10 Steps: Step-by-Step Guide Identify a need in the market. Develop a business plan. Identify your target audience. Start designing. Find a clothing manufacturer. Choose a brand name, logo, and market profile. Choose a price point for your items. Begin the…

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BUSINESS FUNDING WITH BAD CREDIT

August 26th at 9:25pm

Qualifying for small business funding when you have bad credit can be difficult but not impossible. As shown above, there are plenty of funders willing to overlook bad credit if you are strong in other areas like cash flow. Traditional funders like credit unions and banks prioritize credit scores in their applications so you likely won’t be able to qualify if you have a credit score below 680. Most businesses will find their financing needs best met by term funding, business lines of credit or business credit cards. These three products will usually provide the most flexible spending terms and…

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DIFFERENCES OF LLC VS CORPORATION

August 12th at 9:11pm

The main difference between an LLC and a corporation is that an llc is owned by one or more individuals, and a corporation is owned by its shareholders. No matter which entity you choose, both entities offer big benefits to your business. Incorporating a business allows you to establish credibility and professionalism. A Limited Liability Company, or LLC, is not a corporation, although it offers many of the same advantages. An LLC is best described as a combination of a corporation and a partnership. LLCs offer the limited liability of a corporation, while allowing more flexibility in managing the business…

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HOW TO OVERCOME ADVERSITY IN BUSINESS

August 5th at 9:05pm

Starting and running a business can be extremely challenging. Most entrepreneurs and managers find new obstacles to remove and towering barriers to scale every day of the week. We often encounter disruptive situations in our personal and professional lives such as a divorce, the death of a loved one, illness, the loss of a favorite customer, the departure of a valued employee, a shortage of funds, or even a lawsuit. The best entrepreneurs tackle these one at a time without losing their stride or their passion and many secretly get their highest satisfaction from overcoming an impossible problem.  Here are…

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IMAGE BRANDING THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA

July 15th at 10:38pm

Social Media Today argue that the purpose of social media marketing is to build a brand and increase a brand’s visibility, through building relationships and communicating with potential customers. Companies with active social media profiles enjoy more loyalty from their customers. When you are sincerely engaging and interacting on social media, an impression is created that you are more than just a faceless corporation, but a group of people with a shared vision. Here’s 10 ways to build a brand through social media. Be consistent across social media platforms. …Design a logo that displays the brand philosophy. …Use colors that make a statement. …Know the voice and style of a brand. …Quit plugging, start conversing. …Post…

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CREATE DEMAND FOR YOUR PRODUCT

July 8th at 10:33pm

Demand generation is the idea of creating a need for your product or service in the minds of your potential customers. It is a multi-step process that shows your prospects a problem they face, acquaints them with your brand as a potential solution and illustrates the value of choosing you over others. Generating demand for your unknown product or service isn’t always easy, but by following some smart strategies, it will happen! Here are five demand generation strategies you’ll want to consider: 5 Strategies for Generating Consumer Demand Pay attention to market research. Your company should aim to figure out what customers need and want…

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THE TOURISM INDUSTRY

July 1st at 10:27pm

In its broadest sense, the tourism industry is the total of all businesses that directly provide goods or services to facilitate business, pleasure and leisure activities away from the home environment. Tourism is one of the biggest industry in which large number of people are working together. … It is one of the industry which is resposible for some countries economy. In the U.S. travel and tourism industry generated over $1.6 trillion in economic output in 2012, supporting 7.8 million U.S. jobs. Travel and tourism exports accounted for 11 percent of all U.S. exports and nearly a third (32 percent)…

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GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH BUSINESS FUNDING

June 24th at 10:19pm

Here’s a list of just a few of the reasons why business owners look for business expansion funding, and what you can use expansion funding for. Grow The Team. You might have just started with you and a few employees. Expand to a New Market.Expand a Product Line. Remodel or Pursue Commercial Real Estate. Buy New Equipment. Expansion Funding Capital For Growing Businesses. Taking out unsecured funding can sometimes be the best way to move your business forward. Small Business Capital. Small businesses are typically more established than startups, but the need for increased revenue is equally important. Start Up Financing. Here are five steps to help you qualify for a…

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