Two different brand owners got in touch this week, both with the same worry. Their manufacturer was struggling to find work, and unless some new customers turned up soon, they would be going out of business. Could I help? It […]
How many products is too many for a small business to include in their range? This is one of the questions that is most commonly asked by my coaching clients, who are all small businesses manufacturing in the UK. Deciding
What working with 150+ founders over the last four years has taught me about what it really takes to succeed when growing a product business. After coaching hundreds of founders inside my British Brand Accelerator programme, I鈥檝e noticed that there
Do you need a design degree to be a successful brand founder? After working with hundreds of brand founders over the last few years, these are the skills that you REALLY need in order to be successful. Many of the
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鈥檚 important to find the right one.When you ask the right questions,
As someone who champions UK manufacturing day in and day out, it’s rare to see a line-up as powerful and straight-talking as the panel at this year鈥檚 Leicester Made event. Titled “Why Onshoring Works for People, Planet and Profit,” the
Vogue Business has launched a new series dedicated to exploring the future of UK manufacturing. I’m proud to have been quoted in the opening article, offering my perspective on the challenges and opportunities that small businesses face when making locally.
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.
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
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
