A mine of information for independent retailers...

These days it's possible to find blogs about pretty much everything. However, sometimes the value of them is limited and sometimes the content is downright useless and unreliable.

But, just occasionally, you come across something that has the potential to be really useful. Today is one of those days, because today I finally came across the Business of Fashion Blog.

The blog appears to have quite a following but for those of you, like me, who have only just heard of it - here's what it's all about.

It was founded back in 2007 by Imran Amed, a fashion business advisor, writer and entrepreneur based in London and in the following years has become an essential resource for fashion creatives, business professionals and entrepreneurs across the world with its informative posts covering all aspects of the reality of being in the fashion business.

And that's the value in it - it doesn't just look at what's happening on the catwalks or which trend it hot right now - it really goes into the nitty gritty of running a business. Blog categories include a Daily Digest (a pick of relevant news stories from around the world), features on emerging designers, CEO talk which will be interesting to all those running their own businesses and obviously comment and analysis of the latest happenings.

Whether you decide to stick with it or not I would highly recommend a visit as I have a feeling it could become an invaluable source of not just information, but inspiration. Just go to www.businessofofashion.com and have a look around.

As far as our own blog goes, it is still in its infancy. We're not yet at the level of the Business of Fashion Blog but we do have a purpose and we do want to make it work. Our blog was created to become a place where independent retailers could come to share their views on what was happening in the industry and to help everyone involved, from manufacturers through to agents and retailers, learn how best to work together and support each other but it will only work with your input.

So, if you would like to get involved, why not start leaving a comment or two or, if you have something you really want to say - let us know and we'll see of we can sort out a guest post for you.