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Are you looking for a UK clothing manufacturer for your small business or start-up? Look no further than within the UK. When it comes to sourcing a clothing manufacturer for your small business there are a whole host of reasons …
Have you sent an email to a manufacturer and not got a reply? I outline the 3 common reasons why you may not have heard back, and how to make sure you get manufacturers to respond to your emails. One …
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We don’t think so, and we’ll show you why… [Updated January 2021] There is a myth that making clothing in the UK is much more expensive than manufacturing overseas. We’d like to dispel that myth and show you why that’s …
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Can you launch a brand with £500? Or do you need more like £50,000? We surveyed Make it British members to reveal how much it cost them to launch their brand and the results may surprise you… I’m sure many …
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There are many things that can influence your manufacturing costs. Here’s what they are – and how to mitigate them. When you ask a manufacturer how much something is going to cost right at the start of a conversation with …
Trade shows are very busy events, with thousands of visitors trying to gain the attention of the exhibitors. To achieve the most out of your visit you need to get organised. Read our top tips to help you prepare for …
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One of the best ways of finding suppliers and manufacturers is by attending a trade show, but there are many other benefits. We give you 5 reasons why attending a trade show is essential to your business. If you’re at …
If you’re looking to manufacture a product you’ll likely have heard people talking about MOQs. But what exactly does that mean? Why do manufacturers have them? And, how can you overcome high MOQs? So what exactly is an MOQ? It …
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Launching your own brand and manufacturing your product in the UK? Here some of the common mistakes that I see start-ups make and how to avoid them. 10 mistakes made by start-ups: 1. Not allowing enough time to develop a product …
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So, you know what it is you want to make and what you want to make it from, but how do you calculate the cost price for it? Let’s talk about prices – in particular cost prices. Why it’s important …
Do you know what materials you need to produce your product? Thought the manufacturer would do this for you? Depending on whether they are a Full-Service or CMT manufacturer, this is not always the case. In this article I explain the …
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Want to develop a new product but don’t know where to start when it comes to manufacturing? Do you want to launch a clothing brand or a product that is made in the UK, but you’re struggling to know where …
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Are you starting a new British-made fashion brand? You may have had a brilliant idea, but how do you get from that initial idea to having physical product to sell? We have laid out the 7 stages of fashion production …
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We’re never going to stop people from buying clothing, but what we can do is aim to produce it in the most sustainable way possible. One of those ways is to make it locally, and here’s why… When it was …
Confused about where to start when costing your British-made product? Our easy cost price calculator can help you work it out. One of the biggest issues I see with businesses launching a British-made product is not building in enough …
Do you have your own brand but are struggling to find a manufacturer? It may be time to consider the benefits of setting up your own factory. When I first left college there was a recession on. This made it …
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In an age where the majority of connections are made online, you still can’t beat doing business in person. Here’s why… A lot of what I do is to help people find UK manufacturers to make their products – be …
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Having trouble finding fashion trimmings made in Britain? Thought no one made zips, buttons or bindings here anymore? We’ve found several suppliers who can help We’ve compiled a list of trims manufactured in the UK. From buckles to buttons, shoulder …
Are you looking for a UK garment manufacturer? Thinking of starting with a Google search to find a factory to make your clothing brand? Let me stop you right there. A search engine is not a good place to start …
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If you’re looking for a UK manufacturer here are 3 things you need to know before you begin your search for one… I get a lot of people contacting me at Make it British looking for a manufacturer to make …
Not all manufacturers are cut from the same cloth, here’s why… Read More »
Recent figures show that UK exports of British-made products are at their highest for 7 years. If you are a British-made brand or UK manufacturer and you’re not exporting then you’re missing out. The latest Purchasing Managers Index shows that …
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Trade shows are one of the best ways to get exposure for your business, and a great opportunity to network too. Yet many companies feel daunted at the prospect of exhibiting at a trade show for the first time. Having …
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So you want to get something made in the UK? Even if you have the experience of developing a product before you might not have visited a manufacturer. Choosing a manufacturer is one of the most important decisions you can …
Looking to manufacture goods in the UK? Here are our top tips for making it all run smoothly We get loads of enquiries here at Make it British from businesses looking to launch a product that is made in the UK. …
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