Straight-talking advice for business owners who want to make and sell products in the UK. These podcast episodes cover everything from sourcing and manufacturing to pricing, marketing, and scaling your brand.
What are some of the things that I see successful British-made brands do consistently? In the first episode of series 4 of the Make it British podcast I look at what makes for a great British-made brand. Discover: 04:11
I’ve interviewed some fantastic guests over the past 3 series of the Make it British podcast. To celebrate the milestone which is 200 episodes, I’m bringing you a summary from 21 of the Make it British members that I have interviewed
Starting any business can be tough – especially one that involves making products! Whether you are just about start a brand, or you’ve already launched and it’s not quite going to plan, here are 11 tips that will help ensure
Probably one of the questions that I get asked more than any other is ‘how long will it take me to launch a new product if I make it in the UK?’ The short answer is – ‘how long is
In this episode, I look back over the first 100 episodes of this show to find out what makes British-made businesses great. There are many common themes running through the last 100 episodes and that I’ve heard again and again
This episode is a lesson to anyone that wants to make in the UK but is struggling to make their pricing work.YES, it is possible to have a thriving and sustainable brand that is made in the UK and be
I get contacted all the time by people looking for ‘more affordable’ UK manufacturers. They’re not making any money in their business and they believe it’s all the manufacturer’s fault because their prices are too high. But when I
If your products aren’t selling – don’t get disheartened! There can be many reasons why products don’t sell, but there are also lots of things you can do to make sure they have the best chance of success. So before
What are some of the pros and cons of selling your products on an online marketplace?And how do you know which ones you should be on? Along with the well-established online marketplaces such as Etsy and Not on the High
When it comes to working out your selling prices, one of the biggest mistakes people make is getting their margin and mark-up all mixed up! It’s easily done as the two words are pretty similar. But it can be a
