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Are you looking to launch a fashion business or clothing brand? Then arm yourself with knowledge by joining my workshop this coming Tuesday to learn how to manage your time and run your business like a boss. In the session, I will teach you how to set your day up for success as an entrepreneur. Get the exact planning tools that I used to effectively run my clothing company for 10 years. You will learn how to work in 12-week sprints with the exact method that lets yo...u focus on one major goal in your business per quarter. Not only that, but I will give you access to a system I created called the "Entrepreneur Success Calendar" to organize your personal and work life. Are you ready to take control back of your time and start running your business like a boss? Free business workshops for fashion entrepreneurs registration link here: https://info.glynistao.com/free-business-workshops

I remember when I started my clothing business, it was more of a side-hustle hobby business at the time because I had a full-time job. I was designing and making clothes on my dining room table. I did shows on the weekend here and there, it was nice to make a little extra money but it was for fun and I didn’t have the pressure of depending on it as my main income source... Until I lost my job! ... Lucky for me I had built up this little business on the side, and had something to fall back on. So I took it as an opportunity to work on it full time. It was already generating some revenue, but not enough to make a living from it. So I needed to step it up. By stepping into the business full time, I was soon able to make enough money to support myself and within the first 2 years, my business was making 6-figures to eventually replace my income I was making as an employee. However as the business grew, I started feeling MANY pressures that led to: Burnout. Anxiety. Exhaustion. Frustration. Distraction. Overwhelm. Lack of contentment... I could go on. Join my FREE workshop where I talk about Time Management and how to run your business like a boss! I'll be going over the mistakes I made while growing my business and how you can avoid them while you scale your business to the next level! Free business workshops for fashion entrepreneurs registration link here: https://info.glynistao.com/free-business-workshops See more

Here's the recording for the webinar I did with Women's Enterprise Centre about Backlinks: How to Use Link Building to Improve Your SEO. What is link building? It’s the process of getting other websites to link to pages on your website to help them rank higher in Google search results. Links from one website to another are seen as votes of confidence, trust, and authority. This increased authority can mean higher rankings on SERPS, thus granting your site more visibility an...d likely much more organic traffic https://youtu.be/gfZV6H0ElMo

On April 20 I will be doing a workshop with the Women’s Enterprise Centre to show you How to Get Started with Link Building. Link building is the practice of getting other websites to link back to yours. It’s an important SEO strategy that helps you get to the top of search engine results and in front of potential customers. If done right, link building can be like a popularity vote that brings credibility to your website and your business; if done wrong, you might make t...he mistake of acquiring bad links that could harm your SEO or even incur a Google penalty! In this webinar, I will cover: * What link building is and why it’s important * How to build high-quality backlinks (and how to avoid toxic links) * Ways to measure the success of your link building efforts If you want to build on your SEO strategy, then join us for this interactive WECafé for your chance to ask questions and gain valuable tips! Register here: wec.ca/WECafe @wecbc

@ralphlauren corporation has introduced Color on Demand, a revolutionary dyeing platform that will transform how the fashion industry colors cotton more sustainably, more effectively and faster than ever before. The Company has established Color on Demand, a multi-phased system, with a clear ambition to deliver the world’s first scalable zero wastewater cotton dyeing system. Every year, trillions of liters of water are used for fabric dyeing alone, generating around 20% of... the world’s wastewater. This untreated wastewater is incredibly polluting and traditionally required rigorous, lengthy and costly treatment to make the water reusable. Designed to help address water scarcity and pollution caused by cotton dyeing, Color on Demand is a new system composed of a set of technologies that will enable the recycling and reuse of all water from the dyeing process, establishing the world’s first scalable zero wastewater cotton dyeing system. In addition to significant water savings, Color on Demand dramatically reduces the amount of chemicals, dye, time and energy used in the cotton dyeing process. Further, for the first time in the industry, Color on Demand also provides a more efficient and sustainable way to color cotton at any point in product manufacturing, rather than at the outset. This will enable significantly shorter lead times for making product color decisions. A step in the right direction, perhaps? Hopefully other mills/ dye houses will follow suit. Read more about it here: https://corporate.ralphlauren.com/pr_210322_ColorOnDemand.h

This lady inspires me so much. Did you know I interviewed with Anna Sui in 2001? I got to see her office where all the beautiful, creative magic happens. It was amazing I’m also loving the new collab with her and @fluevog #Repost @annasui Anna's inspiration behind the Anna Sui Fall Winter 2021 Collection #FW21 #AnnaSuiFW21

The next workshop is happening on Tuesday, February 16th at 10am PST (1pm EST) It's about How to use SEO for your Clothing Brand". Do you run an online e-commerce store? Are you wondering, How do I get customers to find my store without spending money on ads? The answer: Use Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to optimize your website to help search engines like Google understand your store and trust your content.... It helps increase the chances your store shows up higher on Page 1 of Google when potential customers are searching for your product. Stop putting off your SEO because you don’t understand it. You can’t depend on social media to keep your business afloat. In this workshop you will learn about: What is Search Engine Optimization (SEO)? Why is SEO important for fashion companies? How does Google actually work? A checklist of essential ranking factors to perform SEO on your website In person events are cancelled. Invest in online marketing such as SEO. It will pay off in the long run. You’ll have a chance to ask questions and connect with me during the session. Free business workshops for fashion entrepreneurs registration link here: https://info.glynistao.com/free-business-workshops

Happy Lunar New Year! 2021 is the Year of the Ox. The Ox is the second out of the twelve zodiac signs: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. It's called theLunar New Yearbecause it marks the firstnewmoon of the lunisolar calendars traditional to many east Asian countries including China, South Korea, and Vietnam, which are regulated by the cycles of the moon and sun. Here are some interesting traditions about the Lunar or Chin...ese new year: 1. Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival. 2. It is the longest Chinese holiday. The Spring Festival is technically 15 days. 3. Children receive lucky money in red envelopes called lai see. 4. The Chinese decorate everything red for Chinese New Year. 5. Every year has a zodiac animal. 2021 is the Year of the Ox. What animal are you? I’ve rounded up some of the best branded red envelopes. Who’s lucky enough to get one of these? "xin nian kuai le" Happy Chinese New Year! credit: @hypebeast @tokidokibrand

I’ve got an exciting announcement for a new group coaching program I’m starting in March. Reserve your spot! Register here: https://info.glynistao.com/group-coaching-with-glynis After years of working with my clients, speaking to fashion entrepreneurs and clothing brand owners, and making my own observations within the apparel industry ... I noticed that there are so many fashion entrepreneurs who want to be able to just create and make money doing what they love. Buuuutin reality they find themselves feeling overwhelmed and exhausted struggling with the following: Having too many things to juggle so they don’t know which tasks to delegate or prioritize Finding and connecting with their ideal customers Wanting to scale their business and make more sales So they feel stuck. Does this sound like you? Are you looking for guidance and mentorship to move forward? That’s why I created my new group coaching program. This is a mastermind community for fashion entrepreneurs and clothing brand owners. I made the program affordable because I know all the expenses that go into running your apparel business. This allows to keep your costs fairly minimal but still getting the support from someone with experience who’s been there and can relate to what you’re going through. Here’s what you get when you join: Private Slack community Custom masterclasses Weekly group coaching calls on zoom Curated resources Mini masterminds Accountability groups Curated resources Access to guest mentors I’m only taking 10 participants in the group at a time. Click here to register: https://info.glynistao.com/group-coaching-with-glynis

The next workshop is happening on Tuesday, February 9th at 10am PST (1pm EST) It's about Sales & Marketing Strategies for Clothing Brands". An effective marketing and sales strategy is crucial to the success and growth of your business. A well-constructed marketing plan increases a company’s chances of success by setting clear goals, actions and accountabilities. Doing business without a marketing plan is like driving without a map. You may get to your destinationeventually...but you risk making time-consuming and costly errors along the way. Every entrepreneur needs a dynamic sales strategy to attract and retain customers in today's hyper-competitive business environment. A sales strategy is a comprehensive plan that details how you will get your product in front of your target market. In this workshop you will learn about the components of a successful marketing and sales plan to grow your business. You’ll have a chance to ask questions and connect with me during the session. Free business workshops for fashion entrepreneurs registration link here: https://info.glynistao.com/free-business-workshops

While most businesses are used to ramping up with seasonal promos and lots of consumer spending this time of year, everything is up in the air during a global pandemic. The first wave of the pandemic surprised everyone. It feels like we just got back on our feet and here we are in the 2nd wave Normally around this time of year you would be deep into making and leveraging holiday marketing strategies and plans.... But how do you plan when you have zero control over what happens? In today’s episode I have put together 6 tips that can help you and your business adapt to whatever this pandemic brings. Go to Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Breaker or Google Podcasts to listen to the entire #podcast episode Currently I have a 4-part SEO training video series you can register for at no charge. Click on the link to learn more https://info.glynistao.com/SEO-training-series

Today’s the day! I am very pleased to announce the Apparel Business Summit is now open for registration! Apparel Business Summit is an online business summit designed just for owners in the apparel and textiles industry. Each lesson is focused to deliver what you need to know to take your business to the next level. When you join you get access to presentations created and delivered by top industry experts with years of experience. Nowhere else will you be able to access thi...s practical & valuable information. This includes lessons created by former executives from Reebok and Lululemon each with over 30 years of experience. These are experts in product management and fabric sourcing and development. Here are some of the topics covered in the summit: Branding: Not just a shirt: Creating value as a conscious brand Sourcing: How to source and select an overseas manufacturer Product Management: Big-brand strategies for small business success Financing: Cash Flow, Budgeting and Financing 101 Digital Marketing: How to increase online sales right now Time Management: Too much to do, not enough time! Learn the fundamentals so that you can build a purposeful and profitable clothing business that will stand the test of time. Apparel Business Summit is for business owners in the apparel and textiles industry. It’s great for anyone who’s starting a new business and even owners who have been in business for a number of years and are looking to grow or wanting to pivot an existing business model. We provide the tools of the trade used by industry professionals to get you moving in the right direction. Enroll now and get these amazing bonuses: Instant access to Financing module with Charlene Li A 21-page ebook- 12 easy ways to boost your business cash flow and make more money The ultimate business budget spreadsheet bundle List of funding options for clothing & apparel businesses Use promo code: SAVE50 to save $50 off the price of the summit. Register at https://apparelsummit.com/ Link in bio

Do you run an online e-commerce store? Are you wondering, How do I get customers to find my store without spending money on ads? The answer: Use Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to optimize your website to help search engines like Google understand your store and trust your content.... It helps increase the chances your store shows up higher on Page 1 of Google when potential customers are searching for your product. Stop putting off your SEO because you don’t understand it. You can’t depend on social media to keep your business afloat. Join me for this Free 4-part SEO video training. After going through the SEO training series you will: Understand why SEO is important for fashion companies especially during the pandemic Know how to get targeted quality traffic from customers who are looking for your product Learn how to use SEO to get consistent traffic and sales for your brand Know how to measure if your SEO efforts are working With more people scrolling on their phones organically, now’s the time to increase your online organic traffic to your website to secure consistent revenue in the months and years to come. Will you join me for this FREE SEO Training? Register now to receive your first training video immediately: HOW TO USE SEO FOR YOUR CLOTHING BRAND. Click here to register: https://info.glynistao.com/SEO-training-series You will receive 4 training videos and worksheets in total along with action items that help you move the needle with SEO for your website. Look out for an email with a link to a new training video each day.

Do you ever feel like you’re constantly behind? As though no matter how productive you are, you’ll never manage to get ahead? Do you find yourself wishing there were more hours in the day?... I totally understand, I’ve been there myself. But I have GOOD NEWS! I’ve created the ULTIMATE TIME MANAGEMENT TOOLKIT FORBUSY FASHION ENTREPRENEURS! Get theexactplanning tools from my days working for the big brands that Iused to effectively run my clothing companyfor 10 years. Gain instant access to: The Time Management Matrix Your Big Picture Plan The Entrepreneur Success Calendar Product Development Timeline Line Planning Spreadsheet Production Tracking Grid Product Buying Calendar And receive these training videos: Lesson 1: Time Management Matrix Lesson 2: Big Picture Plan & Sprints Lesson 3: Why Calendars are your BFF Go to link in bio to download your FREE TOOLKIT or go to this url: https://info.glynistao.com/ultimate-time-management-toolkit See more

At the beginning of the year, did you start off thinking "new year - new DECADE - this is going to be MY year!" It’s been a tough year to say the least, and there’s no doubt this pandemic has changed the way we live and do business. With only several weeks left before the end of the year, whether you have plans for a holiday promotion for your e-commerce website or just wanting to ride it out and start fresh next year, I have a treat for you.... Millions are now working from home, spending more time than ever glued to their screens. With governments pouring trillions into the economy, we’re witnessing a unique opportunity to start and run an online business selling in demand products. There's a massive shift in e-commerce happening and it’s going to last a while. The surge for online shopping has created the new normal for online retail. People are using search engines to find products like yours. DON'T BE INVISIBLE! Join me for my special 4-part SEO training video series, at no charge. Click on the link to learn more https://info.glynistao.com/SEO-training-series

I champion women entrepreneurs because we’re all badass boss babes! Happy Women’s Entrepreneurship Day! Join the celebration at wec.ca/WED2020... Name a woman that inspires you below #WEcreateBC

My guest today is Vancouver-based fashion designer Ryan Amore. He specializes in women’s evening wear, occasion wear, athletic wear and high fashion. He’s worked with high end clients such as Christian Dior & Zac Posen. Ryan talks about how he got his start in the fashion industry. How he developed his strong technical skills through various job experiences he’s had and then uses that to run his own design studio. He takes us through the process of garment development from s...ketch to final product. He explains how clothing companies are adapting to the pandemic and answers the questions, what trends will come out of this pandemic? And should you be starting something new right now? He talks about how he navigates through different work environments, gives advice on how to stay grounded and true to yourself in an industry that’s very image focused, and not to lose your identity when you’re working for an employer or client. Go to Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Breaker or Google Podcasts to listen to the entire #podcast episode https://podcasts.apple.com//how-to-stay-true/id1500443900 You can see more of Ryan’s work at ryanamoredesign.com

I'm SO excited, and I just can't hide it. My interview on The Real Brian Show is out today For the first part of the show the hosts payed tribute to the memory of Sean Connery. My interview starts at the 12:46 minute mark. I talk about so many fun things including: What I’m nerding out on ... Why I love karate How I started my own business How I inspire others to chase their dreams You can listen to today’s full podcast episode on The Real Brian Show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. https://podcasts.apple.com//254-chase-your-d/id1160475222 You can also go to www.realbrianshow.com to hear the latest episode.

I was recently interviewed as a guest for The Real Brian Show. A podcast where you Unleash Your Superhero! Nerd Out on your passions and curiosities! So many laughs My episode is set to air tomorrow. Stay tuned. You can listen to The Real Brian Show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com//the-real-brian-sh/id1160475222