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15 July 2010

10 Tips for Launching Your Clothing Label

1. Do your reasearch.

Know a few things about the garment industry before you dive in too deep. At least a general understanding of how business works. Another important thing to research is how other successful companies became so successful, and some guidelines and tips for running a successful business.

2. Plan everything.

Before you begin, have a clear idea of what you intend to do. Try to find things like what kind of shirts you plan to sell as you expect from your tees buy, or they will can only online, or you'll have to sell in stores.

3. Know your competitors.

You should always know what the other clothing brands that you have to compete with. If you are a label based on funny t-shirts, you should see what all the other funny t-shirt labels do. Stay informed about things like their black design, pricing and marketing.

4. Make products people actually buy them.

It seems this step should be obvious, but you will be surprised some of the shirts you find these days. Test the quality of your t-shirts by getting honest opinions of others, preferably those in your audience.

5. Know the finances.

Once you know what you plan to do to get an idea of how much everything will cost you. When you start to produce and sell t-shirts, track all your expenses. Many of these will help you decide how much to charge for your clothes.

6. Getting the with a promotional strategy.

Look, you want a t-shirt to become a millionaire. The only way to do that is by selling millions of t-shirts, and the only way to do this is by telling millions of people in your shirts. But how? Find a way to spread the message. For starters, your strategy, PPC ads, press releases to blogs and social networks.

7. Search partners.

You can start your business alone, but you must find partners to help you maximize your options and help you reach your goals more effectively. Do people who work with you on your label and collaborates with other companies that are of no use to you.

8. Ask the business goals.

How many shirts do you sell this year? As of this month or this week? A successful company sets targets for success. Set a goal and believe in your ability to achieve. If you know you get what you get.

9. Must not stop because you do not see sales of the first day. It is a good way to go. Find out how to improve your designs, your strategy or your work habits. If you are just starting you're still learning, so keep it up. Winners never quit and quitter never win.

10. Have Fun. If you just for a quick buck probably will not go too far to get it. Love what you do and doing what you love and if it is a real tee maniac, this is absolutely the right job for you.

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