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Congratulations, you've found a suitable producer!

Now begins one of the most challenging steps in starting your own fashion brand: production. This step also comes with some risks, one of the biggest being that your producer may not keep their promises. This can be particularly threatening for you as a young entrepreneur, especially if you have not yet built up significant financial reserves.

In this guide, we'll outline the key points you should consider when collaborating with a producer:

Do not produce in Asia!

Asian countries do not cooperate with European law enforcement, significantly increasing the risk of fraud during production. The language barrier also amplifies the risk of misunderstandings. Furthermore, longer delivery times are to be expected, which increases your costs and makes you less flexible as an entrepreneur.

Request Samples!

Now that you have found a suitable producer, you should request the initial samples from them. Samples are prototypes that allow you to check the quality and ensure that your final product ultimately meets your expectations. These samples can also be used to make final adjustments to your product before production begins. Additionally, you can use these samples to start marketing your fashion brand, such as creating content for your social media profiles.

Split Payments!

Never pay the full order amount upfront; instead, agree on predefined progress payments based on the production progress. This allows you to influence the production process and product quality. Furthermore, it is observed that production is often completed more quickly since the producer only receives the full amount upon completion of production.

Create a Contract!

Develop legally binding contracts that should include essential aspects such as quality assurance, delivery times, prices, and payment terms. Also, establish consequences that will occur if agreements are not upheld. This not only provides you with more legal security but also prevents misunderstandings between you and the producer.