294 - Should you offer discounts to get people onto your mailing list?
One of the questions that came up on one of our recent British Brand Accelerator group coaching...
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294 - Should you offer discounts to get people onto your mailing list?
One of the questions that came up on one of our recent British Brand Accelerator group coaching...
21:44
293 - Save English Fine Cottons
This week I’m bringing some very sad news - that the UK’s only cotton spinning mill, English Fine...
44:01
292 – Reviving the UK Button Making Industry with Courtney & Co Button Makers
Today's guests are Andrea and David Courtney from Courtney & Co buttonmakersBack in 2012 I was...
31:33
291 - Micro Factories & Supply on Demand: UK Manufacturing at its Best
This episode celebrates 15 years since I registered the domain makeitbritish.co.uk and busts some...
46:04
290 – From the archive: Why UK Manufacturing is More Sustainable with Christopher Nieper OBE
Christopher Nieper OBE is the managing director of David Nieper, a womenswear business in...
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289 – Creating Adaptive Clothing with Caron McLuckie from Bealies Adaptive Wear
In this episode of the Make it British podcast, Karen McCluckie, the director of Bealies Adaptive...
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288 – Why You Should Visit Your Factory
This week I’ve been in the Midlands visiting factories, which is always one of my favourite...
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287 – How To Sell Your Products
Today's episode is all about selling and sales, and how it's closely linked to product...
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286 – 21 Tips for Building a Great British Brand
Hear from 21 business founders as they give their tips on starting and growing a British-made...
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285 – I Never Looked at Manufacturing Anywhere Else with Catherine Bedford, Dashel Cycle Helmets
On today’s episode I’m chatting with Catherine Bedford, founder of Dashel Cycle Helmets...
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284 – Repair Is The New Cool with Thami Schweichler, United Repair Centre
Welcome to Episode no.284!Circularity is the buzzword on everyone's lips right now. It's no...
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283 – Tackling Textile Waste as a Slow Fashion Designer with Lydia Bolton
Today's guest is Lydia Bolton, a slow fashion designer tackling textile waste by upcycling...
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FAQ: Where’s The Best Place To Source Fabrics?
How to find fabrics, leathers and other raw materials for your brand, and avoid the most common...
08:42
FAQ: How Many Factories Should I Sample WIth?
Sampling with UK manufacturers can be quite a different ball game to sampling with manufacturers...
06:51
FAQ: Do I Really Need To Provide The Factory With A Tech Pack?
Tempted to skip this step? Find out why that might be a bad idea, and how having a tech pack can...
05:25
FAQ: Should I Get My Manufacturer To Sign An NDA?
A Non Disclosure Agreement is a legal document you might ask a manufacturer to sign in order to...
05:50
FAQ: How Do I Approach A Manufacturer?
What are the secrets to getting a response from a manufacturer when you reach out to them? I...
06:04
FAQ: How Much Does It Cost To Start A Brand?
What are the main costs that you will incur to start a brand, and how can you save money by...
06:42
FAQ: How Do I Find The Right Manufacturer For My Brand?
Discover the best ways to the ideal UK manufacturers for your brand, and how to ensure that they...
08:01
FAQ: Can A Manufacturer Source My Fabric For Me?
You might think that having the factory source your fabric for you sounds like the easiest...
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