What’s the best way of maximising your attendance at an event? As an event organiser I get lots of questions from exhibitors (and visitors) that are unsure of how to make the most of attending an event. In this episode
Unfortunately, mistakes can, and do, happen in manufacturing, but there are ways to avoid it. In this episode we look at: the main reasons that manufacturing a product usually goes wrong how to resolve the situation if it does how
What makes a great British brand? In this episode I chat to brand guru Simon Middleton about what makes an average brand stand out from an extraordinary one. Simon is my go-to authority on anything to do with creating a
What makes a great British brand? In this episode I chat to brand guru Simon Middleton about what makes an average brand stand out from an extraordinary one. Simon is my go-to authority on anything to do with creating a
Why is swimwear so difficult to make when the products look so simple? This is one of the questions that I put to guest Paul Smithers from Halcyon Blue, a swimwear manufacturer based in Hampshire, UK. Paul fell into manufacturing
In 2014 I had the idea to set up a trade show for UK manufacturers. This episode tells the story of why the event came about – and how it nearly went very horribly wrong! For the first time, I
In this episode of the Make it British podcast I discuss a love of knitwear, in particular the lost art of hand-intarsia, with Genevieve Sweeney. Genevieve trained as a knitwear designer, and after working for several well-known brands, she took
I think visiting a factory is essential for anyone that is developing a new product One of the benefits of making in the UK is that factory visiting is far easier than if you are making your products overseas. In
Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best Debbie Humphreys stumbled across her business idea when she took ownership of a whippet called Bruno and had trouble finding things to keep him warm. With a background in dressmaking and a successful
What are the rules surrounding whether you can label a product as made in the UK? “Can I label my product as made in the UK?’ is one of the questions that I get asked the most. The answer to
