Articles & Resources

Foolproof Embroidery

by Mike Garner

Wouldn't it be nice if you could just accept orders for embroidery and hand them over to your decorator without putting any effort into it? Well, technically you could - but you and your customer probably wouldn't be too pleased with the results. That's because embroiderers need you to provide certain types of critical information to ensure that you get top-notch results. Here's a look at some important things you should always find out from your customer and convey to your embroiderer. Read More...

Starting a Business

by SWF East

Apparel decorating is a 47 billion dollar a year industry that offers entrepreneurs an enormous amount of opportunities. Everyone is looking for a real start-up business opportunity. Starting an embroidery business has all the key ingredients that many people are looking for including, creativity, working from home, ability to work in any niche, huge profit potential and setting your own schedule. The embroidery industry (decorated apparel industry) has been expanding and evolving to the point where every niche is a profitable opportunity for our customers. Read More...

How to Name Your Business

from www.entrepreneur.com

What's in a business name? Plenty. Not only must your name reflect your brand and be memorable, there are also a host of legal issues to consider. Here's how to choose a name that'll best suit your business. Read More...

Tips on Starting a Small Business

by John Edmond

Small businesses have many challenges to stay afloat. Many budding entrepreneurs think that all they need is an idea or product, a name for their small business, and a bit of work and the product will sell itself and money will come rolling in. If you have ever run a small business - even a home based business - you will know there's much more to it than that! Read More...

Successful Business Strategies

by Laurie Hurley

• Network as much as you can
  Join networking groups comprised of individuals who are entrepreneurs or small business owners. Not only might you find some professionals that will help you develop and grow your business, it is also an excellent way to spread the word about your company. Local networking groups usually limit the membership to one person per industry, so you will not be competing with anyone else for referrals.
• Budget your expenses wisely
  If you can initially work from home, do so. Save the money you would spend renting or leasing an office space and invest in a decent computer system or advertising. Cut your costs wherever you can and take advantage of less well-known but dependable service providers, i.e. Vonage phone systems and e-fax.com.

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