Africa is full of creativity, just look around and you'll notice instantly it is not what our designers are lacking, instead of its more about learning new techniques and implementing strategies that are business fueled to increase the voice for their brand positioning. It is not enough to have a passion for creativity, we must possess an all-round knowledge of Business development and...
Good morning everyone, a while ago, we established that, just like every other craft, fashion is a business that requires a plethora of things to be successful, one of which is an effective retail strategy. In order to grow your brand and be successful, it is imperative to have a strategy. A strategy is your plan of action. If developed right, your strategy...
We cannot overemphasize the fact that fashion is a business that requires a precise strategy for its success. In running a business, many factors come to play and we cannot neglect or downplay one for the other.
One of the vital factors responsible for the success of any business is "a strong brand identity" Brand identity is the visible element of a brand, that identify and distinguish the brand in consumers' minds.
I'd like to highlight a few things;
- Your brand identity is not the plan, it is the guide that keeps your brand together.
- It isn't your marketing or PR strategy, rather it is your connector to your consumer.
- It is not your selling point, however, it's ethos is targeted at that ideal customer.
Your retail brand identity should work for you by:
- Clearly communicating the in-house mission and how it ties into your vision.
- It should communicate to your potential client, who you are.
- It should connect your story to your collection range and sales.