In this episode I discuss some of the hidden costs of manufacturing, and offer tips on how to avoid them. Whether you’re starting a new brand, or growing an existing one, there’s typically five common areas where costs can spiral
In this episode I’m joined by Tamara Cincik, founder of think tank Fashion Roundtable to discuss the impact of Brexit on small UK textile businesses. We delve into the challenges of supporting and promoting heritage brands, the need for trade
We get a lot of people contacting us at Make it British asking if we can put them in touch with a sustainable or ethical factory to make their brand. So in this episode I define ways in which a factory might meet this criteria.
I also talk about the launch of Primark’s new circular denim collection, which has had mixed reviews in the media, with many thinking it is greenwashing and an insult to small brands that are genuinely doing the right thing.
24th April 2023 marks the ten year anniversary of the collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory in Bangladesh, which killed over 1,000 workers and injured 2,500 more. To mark the occasion, I look back on this episode of the podcast
Do you know what the no.1 reason is that product businesses fail? It’s not legal problems, it’s not finance problems, it’s not even marketing problems. In this episode, you’ll find out what it is, and how to avoid it. You’ll
Recently Bentley Motors announced their financial results for 2022, which revealed they’d had their year ever. This is a luxury car brand, made in the UK, having a phenomenal year during a cost of living crisis.
Join me on a factory tour of print-on-demand UK manufacturer Contrado and learn about the businesses backstory from co-founder Chris Childs.
When you run a UK-made brand you need to wear a lot of different hats! In this episode we explore all of the different jobs you need to do and the skills you need to have, on top of producing
On today’s episode I am chatting to Maxine Wells, who is the founder of Intimate Apparel Samples, a small lingerie studio in North West London. Getting lingerie made in the UK can be challenging. Whilst the UK once had thousands
Welcome to Series 5! After taking a couple of months hiatus to focus on writing my book, I’m back with a brand new series. I’ll be answering all of your most commonly asked questions about manufacturing, marketing and selling products
