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Want to Build a Profitable British-Made Brand? Let's Get to Work!
The British Brand Accelerator is for founders who are tired of making decisions in a vacuum and want to work alongside an expert who knows how to make UK-made product businesses succeed.
Which of these describes your business right now?
Introducing the British Brand Accelerator!
A step-by-step path to a profitable British brand, road-tested by 100+ thriving UK businesses.
A clear roadmap to move forward
We set you on a clear path so you know exactly what you need to do to move the needle in your business. Stop procrastinating and start taking action.
Stress-free product development
We introduce you to reliable manufacturing partners that bring your vision to life and make your products in the UK.
The skills & confidence to grow a successful brand
Stop winging it and start believing that you have what it takes to be the leader of a profitable business.
Your framework for a profitable British-made brand.
Inside the British Brand Accelerator, we use a 3-part framework to get your business out of the second-guessing phase and into a state of consistent growth:
Mentoring that fits around your business.
You don't have time for endless hours of study - you need answers you can implement between factory visits and shipping orders. The British Brand Accelerator is designed to provide immediate support without adding to your overwhelm.
Monthly 1-2-1 Strategy Calls
Every month, we have a private 30-minute call. This is your time to set strategy, brainstorm new product ideas, or have a factory de-brief. It ensures we stay focused on your specific milestones.
Live Group Coaching Calls
Three times a month we gather on a group Zoom call. You can pre-submit questions or learn from the challenges and successes of other founders in the group.
My Little Black Book
Alongside personalised manufacturer introductions, gain access to extensive databases covering UK manufacturers, raw materials, labels, packaging, printing, and trim suppliers. Need pattern cutters, sample makers, or graders? They're in there too! This feature alone will save you tons of time and stress.
Weekly Feedback Videos
This is where the real progress happens. Every week, you can submit work for my personal review. I record a video giving you the green light or telling you exactly what to change before you hit send.
User-Friendly Tools and Templates for Everything
Unlock a wealth of templates and calculators, including tech packs, range planners, cost sheets, sales planners, checklists and more! These are all plug-and-play and ready to go so that you can use them again and again.
The Accelerator Portal
Instant access to my library of training videos. These are the blueprints for everything from tech packs and costings to stock management.
Tech Pack Perfection
You'll create perfect samples from the outset with comprehensive tech packs tailored for UK manufacturing. We'll support you through the complete tech pack creation process. Our clients always get great feedback from factories when they present their tech packs!
Private Community Hub
Join an exclusive group alongside fellow business owners, all dedicated to developing products within the UK. Here, you can freely exchange ideas, seek assistance, and find answers to your queries whenever you need.
Accompanied Factory Visits
Where needed, I will accompany you on your first factory tour to ask the right technical questions and ensure the relationship starts on the right footing.
1-2-1 Direct Hotline
Access to me via Slack Monday to Friday.
No waiting for a weekly call; get answers when you actually need them.
Happy clients making in the UK!
See what some of my lovely clients say about their experience of working with me...
50% increase in turnover by focusing on the numbers and knowing which parts of her womenswear business are truly profitable
“You've really forced me to focus on my margins and make sure that I know what is profitable in my business, including the events and shows I'm doing. It's been absolutely wonderful working with you.” Pip, Philippa London
From Zero to six figures in under a year, starting with an order of just 50 pieces.
"The direct introductions were a complete game-changer. Manufacturers take me more seriously if I’ve come via you rather than just stabbing in the dark and guessing who to go to.
Also things like doing customer personas, and working on the costings and looking at the materials I’m going to need. It’s been completely invaluable. I’m not sure I’d have been able to put in an order if I hadn’t done all of that work behind the scenes first." Rosie, Where's Winnie
From dream to reality - turning an initial idea into a viable business
“The amount of quality information you'll learn on the Accelerator is unmatched. I learnt so much, felt supported and was encouraged with Kate's help. Without her vast knowledge on the manufacturing and business industry, I would not have come this far with my business, she helped me to turn a dream into a reality.
If you also have dreams of launching a business, I highly recommend getting in touch with Kate to find out more and joining her programme, it is worth it if you truly believe in yourself, your idea and your business.” Paij, BodyPH
Switching from working with an agency and Chinese production to working with me saved Clare £30,000
“I was in the position of bringing production back from China, having been working with an agency, and looking at re-sourcing everything from scratch. I was very wary about putting my trust and money in the hands of “experts” again… But joining Kate’s British Brand Accelerator program was honestly the best decision I ever made!!” Clare, Grow Wild Outdoorwear
From overseas production with constant delivery issues...to local, flexible manufacturing partner with lead-times under a week.
"Without Kate I would not have found my amazing factory. I moved production of my dresses back to the UK four years ago and have never looked back.” Katya, Bombshell
An innovative product idea but no industry experience. Now working with UK manufacturers and the business is thriving because it's made locally.
“It has totally changed the way we think about manufacturing and most importantly our customers are actually buying from us because it's British-made” Sarah, Posh Muckers
Making the products themselves and working with local individuals meant they were struggling to keep up with demand. Working with a factory has proved to be cheaper and quicker than they ever dreamed possible.
"Kate has opened up channels in an instant. The relationship I’ve struck up with the manufacturing company she introduced me to is incredible. She has made my business come alive." Carole, Lacuna Child
Working with a production consultant who outsourced overseas, causing delays and quality issues. Now connected directly to UK manufacturers with much more control over the brand's quality and production.
"I was a bit lost with my brand. I had a good idea in the beginning, then got messed around by people and kind of got stuck. Kate had a very good way of going 'this is what your brand's about, this is the direction you should go in'. And then from there it's actually managed to develop in a direction where it wasn't before. The other big win was learning how pricing strategies work in the industry." James, James Thursby
Is this Accelerator right for you?
Hello, I'm Kate Hills.
Founder of Make it British and mentor to small businesses that make in the UK
I’ve been passionate about UK manufacturing ever since I had my own recycled clothing company and micro-factory in the early '90s! After 20 years as a designer and buyer developing products all over the world, I launched Make it British to support creative business founders that want to make locally.
Over the last twelve years, I've helped 1,000s of businesses to work with UK manufacturers. Now it's your turn!
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