Starting a clothing brand can be an exciting endeavor. But like with any new business venture, you should never go into it blindly. That’s why we’re here to help guide you through the process and nail down the basics before you get started. Below are the major steps you should take to create your very own clothing brand. HOW TO START A CLOTHING LINE IN 5STEPS 1. CREATE A BRAND IDENTITY In the world of fashion, having a brand identity is important. Because clothing is so personal to us and is the way we define our identity, we choose our brands carefully based on what resonates most with us. So before doing anything else, have a business plan and make sure you know your target market and the style of clothing you’re going to be selling. Creating a brand identity also involves choosing a brand name, logo, and market profile. Come up with a compelling story and weave that into your brand messaging. There are many clothing brands on the market. Figuring out what sets you apart from...

Millions of people dream of quitting their full-time job and starting their own business. Not only can entrepreneurship be personally satisfying, but it can also help you build long-lasting wealth for yourself and your family. Unfortunately, most people never make that dream into a reality, as they allow their fears to prevent them from taking the first step. If business ownership is your dream, commit to yourself that you will begin to make your dream reality today. Here’s how to get started. Start with an Idea Begin by answering this basic question: what do I want to sell? Also, determine whether your business idea is viable — whether it stands a reasonable chance of making you money. Answer these questions to help you assess the viability of your idea. How much demand is there for my products/services? What are my production and distribution costs? Will consumers buy my products/services at the prices I set? Will those prices make me money after I cover costs? Do I have — or can...

Building a business is exciting, challenging — and scary. But you’ve made it this far — and can take it further as long as you keep at it. There will be challenging days ahead, but you can take your business venture to new heights by following these tips. Be persistent It’s not enough to have a vision. Every day, you must take another step to make that vision a reality. No one is going to do it for you, but as long as you keep moving forward and don’t give up, you’ll get where you want to go. Set realistic goals Anything worth accomplishing will take effort over time. Don’t let your impatience to conquer the world lead you to make impulsive and costly decisions. Instead, establish attainable goals that you can achieve each day, week, and month that take you further and further towards your vision. Build a strong team When hiring, find people whose vision and character match yours. You may find skilled workers more readily than those with character. And while you can bring...

Before you win as an entrepreneur, you have to win the emotional and mental battle in your mind. Your ability to remain positive amid rejection, maintain your composure during a disagreement or adapt your value proposition during a sales pitch — depends on your level of emotional intelligence (EQ). Travis Bradberry, the co-author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0, defines EQ as your ability to recognize and understand emotions in yourself and others, and your ability to use this awareness to manage your behavior and relationships. Are You Prepared to Unlearn? Although EQ may sound like a “touchy-feely nice to have” skill, your level of EQ can make or break the success of your business. It’s just not enough to create a great product, show up for work, and work hard. Managing your emotions, building positive relationships and communicating clearly and confidently determines how far you go in life. So ultimately, you may need to unlearn some habits or childhood beliefs you’ve developed...

Roughly one in four businesses are unable to receive the funding they need.  According to the SBA, business loans and credit cards account for about three-fourths of financing for startups. However, these methods of funding can be difficult to acquire due to business age, revenue criteria, or credit considerations. Some businesses can benefit more by securing funding from an investor. Here’s how. 1. CREATE A PLAN It’s very important to have a plan before presenting your proposal to investors. If you don’t, they won’t take you seriously. So make sure you have a growth plan in place, which will show investors that you have a long-term, detailed plan for development. Also, you’ll need a budget to acquire your first customers. Calculate your reliable revenue and expenses for the year. Investors want to have confidence that you know what you’re going and that you have clear goals about the direction you want your company to go. 2. NETWORK Finding the right investor for your startup is...

Networking marketing (also known as multi-level marketing or MLM) provides the opportunity for you to make real money — whether selling products you purchase or recruiting others to sell those products for which you receive residual income. By hitting specific sales and recruitment targets, you become eligible for additional incentives, including cash and other rewards. But not all network marketing opportunities are worth it. Some require hefty upfront expenses for products that aren’t in demand. Others have less generous-than-advertised rewards or lock you into lengthy contracts that can be near-impossible to break. You can’t just rely on their sales reps; you have to do your due diligence on each network marketing opportunity before you sign on the dotted line. Start your search by checking out these three network marketing opportunities. Each benefit from a well-known brand and quality products which you can move with well-crafted sales pitches, a little flair, and a bit of...