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Tag Archives: fashion

Meet our clients: Threadz Culture + Fashion

Borrower News, Main Street Launch News, OaklandBy Katie TaylorJune 14, 2018

In 2017 Chris and Maurion joined Main Street Launch’s Entrepreneur in Residence program to grow their knowledge and expertise on the business part of their business.   “We jumped in…

Meet our Clients: McMullen

Main Street Launch News, OaklandBy Joyce WindrossAugust 3, 2017

McMullen, owned by Sherri McMullen and supported by her three employees, is a boutique that offers designer and high end clothing to women in the Oakland area.  The focus of…

Fashion Series – Part 1 – Introduction To Starting Your Own Fashion Business

By Joyce WApril 7, 2016

In this workshop Jeanne Allen will prepare you for your journey as a fashion business owner. As the head of the fashion incubator program she knows about the many struggles fashion business owners face in the beginning stages of starting their businesses, and will help you clarify your vision. Connect with Jeanne during this unique workshop and start your fashion business the right way!

Fashion Series – Part 2 – Fashion Prototyping

By Joyce WApril 7, 2016

Learn what to be aware of when choosing a manufacturer, and how to conduct business when getting your sketches or samples ready for production.

Fashion Series – Part 3 – Fashion Pricing

By Joyce WApril 7, 2016

In this 3-hour workshop you will learn how to identify your unique selling point, set your clothing prices, create a break-even analysis and estimate research costs as well explore funding options.

Fashion Series – Part 4 – How to Sell Your Fashion

By Joyce WApril 7, 2016

Whether you choose to sell directly at a trunk show, or a swap meet, through consignment, or represent your own line to your local market or at trade shows the content of this seminar will save you many headaches.

Meet our Borrowers: Dark Garden

Borrower News, Main Street Launch News, San Francisco, Small Business NewsBy Katie TaylorOctober 15, 2015

“Many people on our staff have come to Dark Garden after working in jobs that just didn’t work for them. We’re a place where people can feel at home while making a living,” says Autumn.

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