Concept Creation & Product Design
Trend Analysis & Technical Design
Key Differentiators
Product Storyboarding
Product Planning & Placement
Identify Target Market Demographics
Determine Price Points
Product Positioning
Analyze Business Proposition
Test potential profitability of your business vision
Sales Forecasting
Generate Business Plan
Review Financing Options
Analyze best ways to fund your business
Know your budget
Establish Business Entity & Legal Considerations
LLC vs. Inc.
Copyrights & Trademarks
Review Textile Options
Fabrics
Trims
Accessories
Dyeing
Printing
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Source Manufacturers & Evaluate Capabilities
Domestic or Foreign
Picking the right fabricators for you
Material & Component Sourcing
Negotiating with material suppliers
Finding the best resources
Manufacture Initial Samples & Evaluate
Initial Product Runs
Finalize Designs
Prepare to Debut
Production Management & Quality Assurance
Schedules
Fittings
Quantities
Quality
Establish Business Operations
Brick & Mortar
Resources & General Management
Brand & Market the Line
Direct Selling
Website
Blogs
Social Networking
Catalogs/Look Books
Sales Terms
Product Promotions
Attending Trade Shows
Apparel Markets
Engaging Showrooms & Sales Reps
Wholesale Sales
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More Public Exposure
Public Relations
Media
Advertising
Editorial
Manage Account Functions & Receivables
Tracking financials
Financing receivables
Reporting and paying taxes
Coordination of Logistics
Product-to-Market
Product Packaging
Freight Options
UPC
EDI
Ongoing Strategy & Design Development
Continual product design
Trend analysis
Employing Celebrity Endorsements
Product use and endorsement
Implement Cost Controls
Ongoing profitability analysis |