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Kate in a dyehouse in Derbyshire speaking to a manufacturer

Questions to Ask a Manufacturer on a Factory Visit

Know-How for British Brand Founders / By Kate Hills

The right questions save you time and money Choosing a manufacturer is one of the most critical decisions you can make in the development of your products, so it’s important to find the right one.When you ask the right questions, […]

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Can I Label My Product as Made in the UK?

Know-How for British Brand Founders / By Kate Hills

A Simple Guide to Rules of Origin for Fashion Textile and Homeware Brands If you’re running a clothing, textile or homeware business and you’re trying to figure out whether your product qualifies as “Made in the UK,” you’re not alone.

How Much Do UK Clothing Manufacturers Charge to Make Samples?

How Much Do UK Clothing Manufacturers Charge to Make Samples?

Know-How for British Brand Founders / By Kate Hills

When you’re starting a clothing brand in the UK, one of the first hurdles you’ll face is getting samples made. And if there’s one question I hear more than any other from clothing brand start-ups, it’s “How much will my

Kate Hills in UK garment factory

Do You Need an NDA When Working with UK Clothing Manufacturers?

Know-How for British Brand Founders / By Kate Hills

If you’re thinking about working with a UK clothing manufacturer, you’ve probably wondered whether you need them to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). It’s one of the most common questions I get asked, usually followed by concerns about idea theft

How To Get The Best Cost Price From A UK Manufacturer

How do I get the best cost price from a UK manufacturer?

Know-How for British Brand Founders / By Kate Hills

Play Video Got a cost price you’re not happy with – this might be why! It’s the £64 million question! Is social media enough these days? Or should you be paying for ads? Having a fantastic product and sticking them

how to drive web sales as a new product business

How to drive web sales as a new product business

Know-How for British Brand Founders / By Kate Hills

Play Video How do you drive website sales when you’ve just launched a new product business? It’s the £64 million question! Is social media enough these days? Or should you be paying for ads? Having a fantastic product and sticking

David Nieper Garment factory machinists

5 Reasons Brands Hesitate to Manufacture in the UK and Why They Should Reconsider

Know-How for British Brand Founders / By Kate Hills

Kate Hills, founder of Make it British, in a UK garment factory This article explores the common reasons why brands might hesitate to manufacture locally and aims to debunk these myths, offering a fresh perspective on the untapped potential of

want the contact details for a UK manufacturer?

Want the contact details for a UK manufacturer? Read this!

Know-How for British Brand Founders / By Kate Hills

If you’re looking to work with a UK manufacturer Make it British can help. I’ve been developing my network of UK manufacturing contacts for over 15 years, and maintaining these valuable relationships is a priority for me. This is why

how to run a successful pre-order campaign

A comprehensive guide to running a successful pre-order sales campaign for your product business

Know-How for British Brand Founders / By Kate Hills

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

A guide to manufacturing costs and lead times

A Guide to Manufacturing Costs and Lead Times

Know-How for British Brand Founders / By Kate Hills

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

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