how to change the mindset around your problems with chloe slade
This week I have teamed up with Chloe Slade who has written an inspiring blog piece around business and mindset
Chloe is a Manifestation and Mindset Coach. You may know Chloe from Vibe and Flow, which is an online membership and resource which covers manifestation, mindset and money, or via Cone Accounting, which is an accountancy firm for creatives. But, through both businesses, Chloe helps people make mindset shifts to create a positive impact within their lives.
Chloe is obsessed with tea, travel and is a total homebody who loves nothing more than a high vibe night in with her fiancé, Ben and Chihuahua, Hugo.
why do so many fledgling fashion businesses fail?
This is an article I came across last year and regularly forward it on to my clients as it sums up everything I believe in with regards to budget planning at the start of your brand!
It has been written by Kim Winser for Forbes.com & the link to the original article can be found here
Kim was the youngest-appointed and first female director of the Womenswear Group at Marks and Spencer Plc, chief executive at Pringle of Scotland, CEO of Aquascutum and chairman of Agent Provocateur. She also served as retail guru to 3i, and most recently, launched luxury fashion brand Winser London
managing your suppliers & production to avoid costly mistakes with catherine erdly
This week is an interview with Catherine Erdly of Future Retail UK where we discuss all the tactics you can put into place to avoid costly mistakes within your production process
a video interview about my career & how you can get into the fashion industry
Here’s a video with Emmie from @_emmiestyles_ for ‘The Showroom Collective’ talking all things fashion, my time in the industry & the importance of slow fashion in 2019
living coral – pantone colour of the year 2019
I recently spoke with Joanne Griffin on her Elevate Your Curiosity podcast & we were discussing the Pantone Colour Of the Year 2019 – Living Coral.
the future of influencers
By 2017, the internet was saturated with hundreds of influencers – many who had made the difficult decision to commit full-time and rely on it as their only source of income
podcast episode with stephanie irwin of 'fashion originators'
We cover so many topics like what we’re reading at the moment, how I got into the fashion industry, making an income plan & what happens inside a fashion buying office!
interview with elizabeth stiles by future girl corp
new to the squad, elizabeth stiles is using fgc to find & help girls building their fashion empires. with over 10 years of experience in fashion buying and design management under her belt, she’s diving into the world of consultancy. read how she got here & why she made the decision to change.
101 tips for running a clothing brand
You may have already downloaded my 101 tips for running a clothing brand but if not, here’s 15 tips I’ve selected to give you an idea of what’s included in the full e- book!
is sustainable fashion strictly for the wealthy?
One of the highest contributing factors to the future of retail is the growing sensitivity towards sustainability and pollution. Consumers continue to fall out of love with fast fashion companies such as Primark due to its inability to adopt a more ethical and eco-friendly strategy towards manufacturing. Yet, these ethical items are often paired with a significantly higher price point and therefore pose the question: is sustainable fashion strictly for the wealthy?
understanding your customer & why it's so important
The number 1 rule in retail is - who are you talking to?
Without any customers, you don’t have a fashion business!
This will root all your difficult decision making because the clothes that you’re offering must always serve a purpose to your customer
how to interpret fashion trends for your brand with joanne
So you’ve seen the new catwalk trends for SS19 but how do you interpret them for your brand? Or even which ones to choose?
I wanna chat about how to interpret fashion trends for your brand so you don’t end up doing all the things!
how to work with influencers
It’s been proven that millenials trust recommendations from other people rather than the brand itself hence, why influencer marketing exists & is so successful to spread the word about your fashion brand
how to get your fashion brand visible with PR with dawn
So, you’ve started your own fashion brand, and now you want to turn passion into profit and start selling your products, right? I hear ya! But first you need customers, and before you can attract customers, you need to get visible…
How to start a fitness fashion brand in the UK
Do you have an idea for a fitness fashion brand but not sure where to start?
Maybe you’ve spent hours/years wondering how to start a clothing brand & decided to niche into ath-leisure?
This blog post is broken down into 5 easy steps for getting started with the ideas & how to start your very own fitness clothing line.
Even if you have recently launched a fashion start up for leisurewear - this blog post will still offer some really valuable information!
So let’s get started!
How to start a streetwear fashion brand in the UK
Do you have an idea for a streetwear fashion brand but not sure where to start?
Maybe you’ve spent hours/years wondering how to start a clothing brand with a streetwear aesthetic?
This blog post is broken down into 5 easy steps for getting started with the ideas & how to start your very own fashion clothing line.
Even if you have recently launched an exclusive fashion start up - this blog post will still offer some really valuable information!
So let’s get started!
podcast episode with nicky raby of 'dreaming & doing'
Here you can take a listen to my recent podcast I did with Nicky Raby of ‘Dreaming & Doing’
How to find a factory for your fashion brand
‘I’m a small business and want to find a manufacturer for my products’
Sound familiar?
This is the topic I know everyone asks about so I’ve gathered some FAQ’s from my clients & written a comprehensive guide to finding clothing manufacturers for small businesses!
I’ll be answering questions such as:
How do I find a manufacturer?
Where can I find a factory for my clothing business?
Which factories work with small brands?
let's talk about money
Today I want to talk about money! £££
It’s a scary topic to discuss when you’re starting out & it can be tempting to go down the discount & sale route to get some cash flowing
setting your prices with catherine
Catherine Erdly is the founder of Future Retail Consulting and is on a mission to help people create the life they want by growing successful product-based businesses. Catherine brings nearly twenty years industry expertise and an inspiring passion for all things retail. She loves nothing more than enabling small and start-up brands and retailers grow their profits.