We're the Fashion Industry Search Engine! Our editor's have been gathering fashion data since 1996 and have built the most comprehensive database in the industry. Have any questions or comments? Contact us.

Select a guides report
How in the world are you supposed to source all of the information in the fashion industry and still run your business? Simple, select a topic from the menu on the left and get started! From Business Planning to Finance, Manufacturing to Sales, our savvy "how to's" will guide you through step by step. Got a question? We've got answers.
Shipping To Buyers

If you cannot ship your line on time, your order will be canceled: do not bother to ship the goods as they will be returned. Groveling to a buyer may help your case but will virtually guarantee there will be no reorders in the future. When transporting goods, steps must be taken to ensure that the goods are labeled, pac more...

Export Financing, Grants & Programs

Few would disagree that small businesses must look overseas for profit opportunities. However, to compete successfully, small firms must offer financing arrangements that are competitive with exporters of other nations. This chapter will discuss three major influences on an exporter's ability to arrange competitive finan more...

Export Transactions: Learn More

Pricing products to be competitive in international markets can be a challenge; pricing that works in one market may be totally uncompetitive in another. Although there is no one formula for establishing prices for exported products, there are a number of strategic and technical considerations that you can make in order more...

Exporting Textiles & Textiles Products To The Eu

What kind of quotas and tariffs does the EU have on textile imports? There are no quotas on textile and apparel products made in the United States. As of January 1, 2005 quotas for WTO members have been phased out completely. The European Union only maintains quotas for the import of particular textile and clothing from more...

Identifying International Markets

To succeed in exporting, you must first identify the most profitable international markets for your products or services. Without proper guidance and assistance, however, this process can be time consuming and costly -- particularly for a small business. The U.S. federal government, state governments, trade associations more...