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If you’re a small business that makes in the UK, have you thought about selling your products on pre-order? More and more small businesses are now operating on a pre-order basis because it not only helps with cash flow, but …
In this video I answer the question ‘What funds should I put aside for production costs? And how long should I allow from order to completion on average? This video is a snippet taken from a taster coaching Q&A session …
I constantly have people telling me, “I can get X made much cheaper overseas than in the UK.” Yes, that might be true, and the allure of a lower cost-price from overseas can seem tempting initially. However, for small businesses, …
Local Vs Overseas Manufacturing: Is the UK more profitable? Read More »
When it comes to getting products made, sometimes things go wrong. It’s a fact. The trick is to know how to handle it and put it right. When I worked as a fashion buyer, a big part of my job …
There are a range of ways to fund your business based on what stage you are at, what you need the money for, and where you are located. How much you need to start your brand, and what you need …
Funding Options to Start and Grow Your UK-Made Brand Read More »
Starting a brand can be really exciting, but also super scary. What do you need to do, in what order, and how much it’s all going to cost you! You don’t even know where to begin to estimate that one …
Are you fed up with Instagram not delivering the goods anymore? Find yourself spending valuable time going down a scroll-hole hoping it might spark some ideas? If so, you’re not alone. Businesses are becoming increasingly disillusioned with social media, and …
Selling Without Social – A Live Online Workshop for Product-Based Businesses Read More »
What are some of the most common misconceptions about making clothing in the UK? In this blog post, which is part of a talk I gave at Source Fashion in February 2023, I bust some myths around UK garment manufacturing …
The first episode will be released on Friday 3rd March, 2023! I’ve already recorded a couple of the interviews for the next series, and I will fill you in in a minute about what the focus will be this series, …
Series 5 of the Make it British Podcast is Coming Soon Read More »
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 …
10 Mistakes Made by Start-Ups Manufacturing in the UK Read More »
Does the phrase critical path feel you with dread? Or make you jump for joy? When it comes to manufacturing a product a critical path is…critical! In this article I cover exactly what a critical path is, and when and …
Critical path: What is it? And why do you need one? Read More »
There’s a reoccurring complaint that I hear from many product-based businesses. That is how hard they find manufacturing. But you can make manufacturing easy. You just need to follow three simple rules. As an example, I was chatting to a brand owner …
If you are looking to make in the UK, or if you already do, you are likely to be passionate about making your products locally and developing partnerships with UK manufacturers. But do you know what goes into building a …
Top 20 tips for building a great UK-made business Read More »
Trying to decide on a range plan for your new brand? It’s easy to get carried away with loads of great ideas while you’re brainstorming different products. However, it will work in your favour if you don’t overcomplicate things, particularly if …
Making in the UK has so many benefits, from being able to react quickly to customer demand to having a low carbon footprint. But it’s important to make sure you choose the right manufacturer for your particular business—or it may …
Are you struggling to find a local factory for your products? Make it British receives hundreds of requests for help from people can’t find a UK manufacturer to work with. I’ve found there are usually five reasons why they can’t …
Can’t find a UK manufacturer? Here’s 5 reasons why Read More »
Are you looking for a UK clothing manufacturers for your small business or start-up? Look no further than within the UK. When it comes to sourcing a clothing manufacturers for small business there are a whole host of reasons why …
If you are looking to make in the UK, or if you already do, you are likely to be passionate about making your products locally and developing partnerships with UK manufacturers. But do you know what goes into making UK-made …
Looking for a clothing manufacturer for your small business? Look no further than within the UK. The following British clothing manufacturers are all members of Make it British and can help you with sampling and production. When it comes to …
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 …
How to get manufacturers to respond to your emails Read More »
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 …
Is making clothing in the UK really more expensive? Read More »
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 …
How much does it cost to start a UK-made fashion brand? Read More »
There is no doubt that it is going to be a challenging Christmas for UK businesses this year. How do you sell your UK-made products at this time of year? Don’t despair! The good news is that if you make …
5 ways to sell your UK-made products this Christmas Read More »
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 …
