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,

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

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

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,

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