Hi, I'm Emmanuel. I help apparel shops sell online.
Gratus is my one person studio for InkSoft stores and product data. I work with apparel decorators, promo distributors and spirit wear sellers in the U.S. who want their online stores to run smoothly without taking over their week.
I started out as a general virtual assistant and ran Shopify stores for clients before I found my home in apparel. The more stores I built, the more I enjoyed the details: getting blanks set up right, sorting hundreds of designs so customers can find their school in seconds, and writing custom page sections that make a store feel like the brand behind it.
Along the way I picked up product information management work in Plytix and Stibo STEP. It taught me patience with data and a real respect for clean catalogs, which is exactly what a busy apparel store needs.
If you'd like to know how I'd handle your store, the easiest way is a quick call. Bring your questions and I'll bring mine.
At home in the tools your shop already uses.
InkSoft is where I spend most of my days. The rest are platforms I've used on real client work, so there's no learning curve on your time.
Main platform
Online stores
Team stores
Fundraiser stores
Ecommerce
Ecommerce
Websites
PIM
PIM- SalsifyPIM
Promo sourcing
Promo sourcing
Promo order management
Blank supplier
Blank supplier- PrintavoShop management
Where I've been working.
InkSoft Store Manager, Deuce Shirts and ANEW Branding Co.
Moved the brand from Shopify to InkSoft and now manage their spirit wear stores, landing pages and Designer setup.
InkSoft specialist, apparel embroidery business
Store builds, edits and store cloning in InkSoft, including a corporate apparel landing page.
InkSoft stores, Cougar Bowl Apparel
Store builds for a U.S. custom apparel company.
Administrative Assistant, Kaldun Technologies
Day to day admin and operations support.
Shopify Manager, Better All Around
Ran the store backend: products, orders and updates.
Simple from first call to launch.
Book a call
We talk through your shop, the store you need and your deadline.
Get a clear quote
You get the scope, timeline and price in writing before any work starts.
I build, you review
I share progress as I go, so you can ask for changes early.
Launch and support
Once your store is live I'm here for edits, new stores and busy season help.
Questions shops usually ask.
Short answers to what most clients want to know before we start. Anything else, just ask.
Do I need to give you access to my store?
Yes. The easiest way is to add me as a user in your platform’s admin, with only the permissions the job needs. You stay in full control, and you can remove my access any time.
How fast can you get started?
Usually within a day of us agreeing on the task. For small jobs like a few product uploads or a quick fix, I can often start the same day.
How long does a typical job take?
It depends on the size. A small task like uploading 10 to 20 products or fixing a page usually takes 1 to 2 days. A full store build or custom landing page takes 3 to 7 days, depending on how much content and how many revisions are involved. I’ll always give you a timeline before I start.
How do you charge?
Small, one-off tasks are priced as fixed projects, so you know the cost upfront. For ongoing store support, I can work hourly or on a monthly arrangement. Send me what you need and I’ll give you a clear quote.
Can I start with a small task first?
Of course. Most clients start with something small, like a product upload or a page fix, to see how I work. No pressure to commit to anything bigger.
Do you create the artwork and designs for my products?
My focus is the store side: setting up products, organizing your catalog and building pages. I work with the art you already have. For landing pages and banners, I design the layout and can put together simple graphics, but logo design and custom apparel artwork are best left to your designer.
Will the custom pages still work when I edit my store?
Yes. I build everything to work inside your platform’s editor, so it won’t break when you make normal updates. I’ll also show you which parts you can safely change yourself, like text and images.
Will my pages work on phones?
Yes. Every page I build is fully responsive, so it looks and works great on phones, tablets and desktops. Most of your customers will shop on their phones, so I test there first.
What if my platform isn’t on your list?
Send me a link anyway. Most apparel and promo platforms work in similar ways, and I pick up new systems quickly. If it’s not a good fit, I’ll tell you honestly.
Do you offer revisions?
Yes. I want you to be happy with the result, so I include revisions on every project. If something isn’t quite right, tell me and I’ll fix it.
Can you help with ongoing work, not just one project?
Yes, and that’s where I’m most useful. Many shops keep me on for regular product uploads, new team stores and seasonal updates, so they always have someone who already knows their setup.
Let's get your next store live.
Tell me about your shop and the store you have in mind. On a free 30 minute call we'll go over what you need, how long it will take and what it will cost. No pressure at all.
