Articles tagged with: Entreprenette®
So many people are afraid to manufacture overseas because they are afraid of one thing…….customs! Transporting your goods to the USA and passing customs can be a scary idea if you don’t know anything about it. Most manufacturers (meaning you) use a freight forwarder to take care of the travel plans for their products. The Freight Forwarder will book room in a container for your merchandise, hire a customs broker to accompany it through US customs once it lands and then deliver it to your place of business…….without you having …
Ask The Entreprenette, Importing, Manufacturing, Nuts & Bolts »
Ok, so are you doing the dance of joy? This can be a really controversial topic as some people feel you shouldn’t promote this as it’s a breach of privacy – but my take is that if they bought it, and didn’t have an assistant do it under a different name, they are willing for you to use their name. I see this as a great opportunity to get the word out and get your self some press! If you feel uncertain about this, you can always contact them directly …
Business, Celebrities, Entreprenette, Facebook, Public Relations, Sales, Social Media, Twitter, Websites, Wholesale »
My friend Nancy Fox is an incredible networking genius and I asked her to do an interview to teach you some of her awesome techniques so you can be brilliant at it too……and feel comfortable as well. Does the word NETWORKING make you want to jump out of your skin? It does for a lot of people, but Nancy has a way of making it sounds so fun that I can’t wait to go to my next networking event and try out her tips and tricks.
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Business, Entreprenette, Marketing, Networking, Public Relations, Sales »
Have you ever had some incredible idea and wondered if you should patent it? Most people have at some point in their life. Have you ever seen a bronze plaque of a patent on someones wall and thought it was cool? I know I have! But the real deal is a plain piece of paper with your patent info…….not a plaque. Boo Hoo!
I have a design patent and let me tell you – it isn’t all roses all the time. Yes, I was very fortunate for the first few years …
Business, Entreprenette, Innovative ideas, Inventions, Licensing, Patents and Trademarks »
Deciding to do a trade show is a HUGE decision……big exposure and big bucks! Everyone wants to make the most of it each time and come out on top for the huge effort you put into it.
I loved doing trade shows when I first started my handbag line. I faithfully went to NYC 5 times a year for various accessory shows, schmoozed to the max, got lots of orders, stayed for a few extra days going to appointments my superstar PR sister set up for me with editors and went …
