Make it British Events

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 all serious about making in the UK, trade shows should be planned as a necessary…

Make it British are delighted to announce the fantastic line-up of speakers for this year’s Make it British Live!   There is an undeniable and seismic shift going on in UK manufacturing and this year’s Make it British Live! will explore the future of the industry, tackling the hot topics of ‘fast or slow fashion’…

The UK Fashion and textiles industry employs 120,000 people and produces £9 billion of textiles every year.  This hugely important UK industry, with roots established before the industrial revolution, is experiencing unprecedented demand despite the uncertainty caused by Brexit. 2019 marks 200 years since the landmark Factories Act of 1819 was passed to regulate work…

Environmental journalist and broadcaster, Lucy Siegle, is to host the first day of talks at this year’s Make it British Live! event at the iconic Business Design Centre, London on 29 May.  Lucy Siegle is a familiar face on prime time TV, a longstanding presenter for BBC’s ‘The One Show’ and columnist for the Observer.…

It is now eight years since I set up the Make it British website and five years since I launched our trade show – Make it British Live! I nearly gave it all up. Here’s why I didn’t… I have to admit to you that sometimes I’ve felt like giving up on my one woman mission…

For the third year in a row our Make it British Forum is a sell-out. Our one day conference, which we tour around the UK every year, is packed with industry experts sharing their knowledge and experience to help you build your British-made business. If you didn’t manage to bag yourself a ticket – don’t…

In this interview with Janet Murray for The Janet Murray Show podcast, I explain why you should exhibit a trade show and how to get a great return on the investment The Janet Murray Show is a fantastic podcast from Marketing expert Janet Murray, showcasing practical marketing strategies through inspiring interviews with entrepreneurs.  I was…

Join industry experts at the Make it British Forum who will provide you with the knowledge and expertise you need to successfully promote and sell a brand that is made in Britain.   I am delighted to announce the speaker line up for the third Make it British Forum which is being held at the Textile Centre…

The Make it British Forum is taking place in Huddersfield on 2nd November 2018.  Wondering about whether you should take time out of your business to attend? Here are 7 reasons why you should be there… Our yearly conference, the Make it British Forum, can help you to build your Made in Britain brand, providing you with…

Our third Make it British Forum, the yearly conference that we tour around the country, will be coming to the historical textile town of Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, on 2nd November 2018. Are you struggling to raise awareness for your business and feel you’re battling against a tide of cheap imports? Finding marketing your products…