As someone who champions UK manufacturing day in and day out, it’s rare to see a line-up as powerful and straight-talking as the panel at this year’s Leicester Made event. Titled “Why Onshoring Works for People, Planet and Profit,” the […]
Vogue Business has launched a new series dedicated to exploring the future of UK manufacturing. I’m proud to have been quoted in the opening article, offering my perspective on the challenges and opportunities that small businesses face when making locally.
A Simple Guide to Rules of Origin for Fashion Textile and Homeware Brands If you’re running a clothing, textile or homeware business and you’re trying to figure out whether your product qualifies as “Made in the UK,” you’re not alone.
When you’re starting a clothing brand in the UK, one of the first hurdles you’ll face is getting samples made. And if there’s one question I hear more than any other from clothing brand start-ups, it’s “How much will my
If you’re thinking about working with a UK clothing manufacturer, you’ve probably wondered whether you need them to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). It’s one of the most common questions I get asked, usually followed by concerns about idea theft
The Government has just released its latest National Procurement Policy Statement, with promises to give SMEs and social enterprises a better chance at winning public contracts. Sounds great doesn’t it? But having been at the coal face of trying to
Every brand featured below is part of my British Brand Accelerator programme, where I’ve worked closely with these incredible small businesses to help bring their products to life. When you choose to buy something from one of these brands you
Anna & Tom, co-founders of Dog Forbid with their dog Angus The challenge: Making everything inhouse and struggling to keep up with demand Anna and Tom, co-founders of Dog Forbid, are passionate about creating authentic dog gear, carefully crafted with
Play Video Got a cost price you’re not happy with – this might be why! It’s the £64 million question! Is social media enough these days? Or should you be paying for ads? Having a fantastic product and sticking them
Play Video How do you drive website sales when you’ve just launched a new product business? It’s the £64 million question! Is social media enough these days? Or should you be paying for ads? Having a fantastic product and sticking
