Make it British Courses and Freebies
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Ready to take your British-made brand to the next level? Look no further! We've got everything you need to grow and succeed, all in one place. (and if you're a UK manufacturer we got you covered too!)
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All of our very best resources, courses, training programmes and memberships, all listed in one handy place.
So if you were wondering "How can Make it British help me?", here is your answer in a choose-your-own-adventure way...
I Need the Know-How to Start a Brand
Struggling to know where to begin? Want to find UK manufacturers?
I Need the Know-How to Start a Brand
Want to know how to work with UK manufacturers but struggling to know where to start?
Our checklist gives you all the prompts you need to get it right every time, even if you’ve never worked with a factory before.
Looking for UK manufacturers. In this free training I’ll show you the best ways to find factories in the UK that will work with small businesses.
Panicking about that first conversation with a manufacturer and not sure what the heck to say?
We’ve got you covered! With these 12 handy prompts you’ll get the most out of every discussion you have with a factory.
Confused about how to get a garment made, and what order to do everything in?
This handy guide explains each step in the production process so that you can sound like a fashion pro!
Got a question about starting or growing a British-made brand?
Chances are I’ve covered it on the podcast!
This private podcast feed answers more than 30 of your most commonly asked questions on starting and growing a British-made Brand.
In this kit you will find two essential video workshops to help you plan a stress-free launch.
1. New Business Launch
2. New Product Launch
The workshops come with our handy checklists so you can stay organised and keep track of everything you need to remember.
Plus there's a bonus checklist for your new website launch!
The 5 Steps to Finding a UK Manufacturer Mini Course draws on my experience over the last 30 years of developing products with manufacturers and helping creative small businesses to find and work with their perfect UK manufacturing partners.
This resource is for anyone who...
✓ Has an idea for a product but don’t know where to start.
✓ Are currently making all their products themselves and would love to find a factory to manufacture for them instead.
✓ Is already making products in the UK but would like to make more.
✓ Is making their product overseas but would now like to make them locally.
Do you find it difficult to know what products to stock, in what quantities, and at what price points? Get it wrong and it can be an expensive disaster!
With our product range planning tool, you can see exactly how much that collection is going to cost you, and how profitable it will be.
All the advice and templates you need to easily and clearly communicate your design to your manufacturer.
✓ Tried and tested tech pack template
✓ Examples of what a tech pack should look like
✓ Actionable checklist full of advice
✓ Fillable template in different file formats
✓ Video walkthrough on how to use the template
Avoid making expensive mistakes by getting your costs and prices right the first time with our Cost Price Calculator.
A topic that you might want to cover could be:
- Advice on whether your product can be made in the UK*
- Reviewing your product offer, pricing and costings.
- Planning your marketing strategy.
- Reviewing your tech packs and other communication that you plan to send to a manufacturer*
- A top level overview of your sourcing strategy*
For that you would need my Manufacturer Search Service
Looking to Find a UK Manufacturer to Help Make Your Product in the UK?
Our list includes hundreds of UK manufacturers, suppliers and service providers who previously exhibited at our Make it British Live! trade show.
So you've decided to start a brand and get your products made in the UK, but you don't know where to begin? What if I told you that I'm going to give you a proven formula for getting your ideas off the ground, so that you have everything you need to start working with UK manufacturers?
This 6-week video course will guide you through my simple, but very effective method that I have used to help hundreds of businesses start a UK-made brand.
Having trouble sourcing a manufacturer?
I'd be delighted to introduce you to the right UK manufacturers to make your products.
- Questionnaire: You'll fill out a comprehensive questionnaire so I can fully understand your requirements.
- 60 Minute Zoom Call: You'll discuss your manufacturing requirements with me on a 60 minute video call at a time convenient to you.
- Tech Pack Review: We will review your tech pack and provide you with recorded video feedback so you're ready to approach manufacturing partners to produce accurate samples.
- Costing Review: Use our cost sheet template to provide me with your costings. We'll review and give you recorded video feedback to ensure your products are profitable.
- Personal Introductions: I'll make personal email introductions for you to the right manufacturing partners.
- Email and VM Support: You'll have access to email and voice message support for 30 days after your initial call, to answer your questions and give you feedback.
- 30 Minute Follow Up Call: Join me on a call to debrief your meetings with manufacturing partners and to plan your next steps.
Want to Launch or Grow a British-made Brand?
Elevate Your British Brand's Success in my Supportive Group Mentoring Programme.
Tailored advice designed for small businesses manufacturing in the UK.
**All prices are exclusive of VAT at the current rate.
I Need Business Building Help
You’ve launched your British-made brand, now how the heck are you going to find customers?
In this free training I show you 7 proven ways that small businesses like yours are using to find more customers that want to buy British.
Got a question about starting or growing a British-made brand?
Chances are I’ve covered it on the podcast!
This private podcast feed answers more than 30 of your most commonly asked questions on starting and growing a British-made Brand.
A great way to learn new skills and strategies to help grow your business. Discover everything your small business needs to know about design, sourcing, marketing, and sales in these informative videos with guest experts.
Do you find it difficult to know what products to stock, in what quantities, and at what price points? Get it wrong and it can be an expensive disaster!
With our product range planning tool, you can see exactly how much that collection is going to cost you, and how profitable it will be.
How to Market Your Product-Based Business (Without Selling Your Soul to the Scroll!)
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…
This fun-filled workshop offers 140+ ideas for you to sell your products without using social media.
Avoid making expensive mistakes by getting your costs and prices right the first time with our Cost Price Calculator.
This exclusive collection of workshops from our sell-out British Brand Blueprint conference will give you the inspiration, tools, and education you need to start and grow your British-made brand - without leaving your desk!
A topic that you might want to cover could be:
- Reviewing your product offer, pricing and costings.
- Planning your marketing strategy.
- An audit of your website and SEO.
- Reviewing your tech packs and other communication that you plan to send to a manufacturer*
- A top level overview of your sourcing strategy*
For that you would need my Manufacturer Search Service
Having trouble sourcing a manufacturer?
I'd be delighted to introduce you to the right UK manufacturers to make your products.
- Questionnaire: You'll fill out a comprehensive questionnaire so I can fully understand your requirements.
- 60 Minute Zoom Call: You'll discuss your manufacturing requirements with me on a 60 minute video call at a time convenient to you.
- Tech Pack Review: We will review your tech pack and provide you with recorded video feedback so you're ready to approach manufacturing partners to produce accurate samples.
- Costing Review: Use our cost sheet template to provide me with your costings. We'll review and give you recorded video feedback to ensure your products are profitable.
- Personal Introductions: I'll make personal email introductions for you to the right manufacturing partners.
- Email and VM Support: You'll have access to email and voice message support for 30 days after your initial call, to answer your questions and give you feedback.
- 30 Minute Follow Up Call: Join me on a call to debrief your meetings with manufacturing partners and to plan your next steps.
Want to Launch or Grow a British-made Brand?
Elevate Your British Brand's Success in my Supportive Group Mentoring Programme.
Tailored advice designed for small businesses manufacturing in the UK.
**All prices are exclusive of VAT at the current rate.
(My Favourite Service!)
Are you ready to finally master your business and create profitable UK-made products?
I invite you to join us in British Brand Accelerator. A comprehensive and hands-on coaching programme for small business owners who want to launch and grow profitable, UK-made brands.
