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Convert new fans and make more money at the same time with Limited Editions! Discover what a drop strategy can do for your clothing brand in this week’s guide.

Gives a quick objective overview of vintage sewing machines as a business investment. Learn the pros and cons of buying pre-loved sewing machines and get tips on how to buy safely!

It’s a big trend at the moment, but can a clothing rentals business really work in the long term? Is the ‘dress hire’ business model really the antidote to fast fashion, and — in a post-pandemic economy — is it even safe? This week, we take a look at how the clothing hire business works. We investigate the different types of clothing that the ‘hire’ model works best for, and see how it can be applied to your business.

Want to start exporting your goods to the USA & Canada? Learn the customs and cultural differences that UK clothing businesses need to be aware of.

In this beginner’s guide to IP in fashion, we’ll answer some of the big questions asked by UK clothing startups. We’ll explain the three main ways you might be able to register and protect your original creative work, and show you where to look for further support.

Looking for a new supplier? Not sure whether to keep it UK or look overseas? Here are the 7 factors to consider when picking a supplier in 2021!

Learn which label types work best on sports kit and activewear (grouped by sports type). From polar exploration gear to yoga pants, we’ve got you covered!

Custom ribbon is a timeless versatile branding tool! Here at GB Labels, we’ve been making promotional ribbon for decades. In this guide, we’ll share some of our favourite uses for bespoke ribbon and hopefully give you some ideas of your own!

Etsy, eBay, Depop, Shpock or ASOS? Discover the 5 best marketplace sites for UK clothing businesses in 2021!

Growing a fashion business doesn’t have to be scary or dangerous! Find out how to grow your UK clothing business in an intentional, structured way.

Flexible, vivid & virtually indestructible, rubber labels can inject vivid individuality into your brand! Learn what makes silicone labels special in this ultimate guide!

Discover the 9 tools that every clothing startup (fashion and apparel / merchandising businesses) should buy as soon as possible to become a slicker, stronger and more profitable business in the next 12 months!

Ready to start attaching your woven labels? In this guide, you’ll discover foolproof techniques to attaching woven labels by hand, sewing machine or iron!

Learn the fundamental differences between woven and printed labels. Discover the pros and cons of both types of label, and get a handy downloadable checklist to print out and keep.

In this article, we take a look at some of the creative solutions that Britain’s leading tailors and dressmakers have tried out in lockdown. We’ll walk you through some of the practical, low-cost steps you can take if you’re allowed to open, and some of the steps to take if you have to stay closed.

Improve your online fashion shop with Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO)! Learn what a conversion rate is and discover how you can use it to squeeze more sales out of your ecommerce site! Works for Ebay, Etsy, Shopify and more.