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Critical path: What is it? And why do you need one?

Know-How for British Brand Founders / By Kate Hills

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 […]

UK factories, make manufacturing easy

Manufacturing doesn’t have to be hard

Know-How for British Brand Founders / By Kate Hills

A common concern that I hear from many product-based businesses 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 this week

Top 20 tips for building a great UK-made business

Top 20 tips for building a great UK-made business

Know-How for British Brand Founders / By Kate Hills

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

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How to decide on a range plan

Know-How for British Brand Founders / By Kate Hills

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

How to Choose the Right Manufacturer

Know-How for British Brand Founders / By Kate Hills

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

Can’t find a UK manufacturer? Here’s 5 reasons why

Know-How for British Brand Founders / By Kate Hills

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

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9 Best Ways to Find Clothing Manufacturers for Small Businesses

Know-How for British Brand Founders / By Kate Hills

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

10 things that make UK-made businesses great

10 things that make UK-made businesses great

Know-How for British Brand Founders / By Kate Hills

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

16 Clothing Manufacturers For Small Businesses Make it British

Clothing Manufacturers For Small Businesses

Know-How for British Brand Founders / By Kate Hills

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

How to get manufacturers to respond to your emails

Know-How for British Brand Founders / By Kate Hills

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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