Make it British Events

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…

We have some exciting news about our trade show, read on for more details… We are delighted to announce that Make it British Live! will take place at the prestigious Business Design Centre in London’s Islington on 29 & 30 May 2019. The move to Business Design Centre presents a great opportunity for UK manufacturers…

Make it British Live! 2018 included the symposium, our conference to debate the issues faced by the fashion and textiles industry manufacturing in the UK today. Chaired by renowned industry commentator Eric Musgrave (previously Drapers editor and twice named business editor of the year) the symposium was a packed timetable of debate, including 25 speakers.…

On 23 and 24 May we threw open the doors to the fifth edition of our trade show Make it British Live! and the first one with its new name. Here’s how it went… About the event Make it British Live! began in 2014 and was originally called Meet the Manufacturer.  The event prides itself on being the…

Take a look at the fabulous Brands exhibiting in the Make it British Live! Brand Hall This year we have a fantastic variety of brands exhibiting in our Brand Hall, with everything from beauty to shoes, fashion to homeware, accessories and more! Don’t miss out on seeing these products in all their live glory and…

Trade shows are very busy events, with thousands of visitors trying to gain the attention of the exhibitors.  To achieve the most out of your visit you need to get organised.  Read our top tips, and download our handy checklist, to help you prepare for a successful trade show visit.   1. Write down your…