Launching a beauty brand isn’t for everyone. It’s exciting and appealing, but it’s also a process with a lot of moving parts. It requires in-depth planning, tenacity, and the willingness to pivot when things aren’t working. Through the process of launching and operating my own beauty brand— 42 Dubonnet— I learned a lot of lessons.… Continue Reading
You’ve chosen your business name, set up your business legally, selected a manufacturer, and planned out your design and copy—now it’s time for the launch! Launching your product business is very exciting. But it’s important that you launch your business strategically. Your goals for your launch are to build your email list, get people excited… Continue Reading
Social media is a two-edged sword for businesses. There’s no doubt that social media offers big opportunities for marketing. But it’s also changing constantly—algorithm changes, new ad rules, and social media trends all play a factor. Businesses have to stay up-to-date on changes and what they mean for marketing. Between new algorithms that place value… Continue Reading
One of the most important things to think about when starting your business is your budget. Your goal is to make money, and your budget affects every business decision you make. When working out your budget, you need to make sure you have the capital to cover everything you need to get your product business… Continue Reading
For product businesses, social media marketing is key. It’s one of the best ways to develop a following, attract new leads, and build relationships with customers and influencers. When using social media, you want to focus on the right mindset and make sure that you are putting out content that works well for the platform.… Continue Reading
When you’re launching a product business, you have dozens of decisions to make—from packaging to logo design to manufacturing. But creating compelling brand language is just as important as the visual aspects of your brand. Your brand language is the body of words, phrases, and terms that you will use to describe your brand’s products… Continue Reading
In the product business, looks matter, big time. Your product is sitting on the shelf next to dozens of other similar products. If it doesn’t stand out, it’s not going to sell. The packaging is the thing that will stop consumers, catch their eye, and ultimately make them decide whether to put a product back… Continue Reading
As you look into marketing for your product business, you’re probably going to hear the term “brand story” tossed around. But what exactly is a brand story? It’s the story that drives a customer to buy a product. Think about the last thing you bought—it might have been a dress, a cup of coffee, or… Continue Reading
As you launch a product business, you’re going to need to take the steps to legally set up your business. You have to decide your legal structure, apply for an EIN, and figure out what licenses you need for your business. It can feel daunting to deal with the legal side of your business, but… Continue Reading
Packaging is an important element for any product business. It’s the first thing many customers will see, it establishes the kind of company you want to be, and it’s an effective way to market your product. But as society changes, so do consumer expectations, and packaging has to adapt to meet their desires. Over time,… Continue Reading