London Fashion Week wrapped up last Monday, and I was absolutely delighted that one of my previous clients, Christine Elizabeth, showed for the first time there. Her beautiful collection was entirely made in the UK, with wool spun at Z.
In September 2026 I had the great honour of being invited to the 120 year anniversary of William Gee – the iconic haberdashery business in Hackney, London. William Gee has been selling zips, threads and trimmings to the clothing industry
This week I took a day trip to Leicester to visit manufacturers. What I discovered was far from the doom and gloom that the press would have you believe about the city. Instead I met some of the loveliest people
Two different brand owners got in touch this week, both with the same worry. Their manufacturer was struggling to find work, and unless some new customers turned up soon, they would be going out of business. Could I help? It
How many products is too many for a small business to include in their range? This is one of the questions that is most commonly asked by my coaching clients, who are all small businesses manufacturing in the UK. Deciding
What working with 150+ founders over the last four years has taught me about what it really takes to succeed when growing a product business. After coaching hundreds of founders inside my British Brand Accelerator programme, I’ve noticed that there
Do you need a design degree to be a successful brand founder? After working with hundreds of brand founders over the last few years, these are the skills that you REALLY need in order to be successful. Many of the
The right questions save you time and money Choosing a manufacturer is one of the most critical decisions you can make in the development of your products, so it’s important to find the right one.When you ask the right questions,
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.
