Make it British Podcast

How to get manufacturers to respond to your emails

FAQ: How Do I Approach A Manufacturer? Jan 15, 2024

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What are the secrets to getting a response from a manufacturer when you reach out to them? I explain how to word your approach and why you might not be getting a response.

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How to find a UK manufacturer

Why manufacturers aren't getting back to your emails

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25 Hidden Costs of Starting a Brand

FAQ: How Much Does It Cost To Start A Brand? Jan 12, 2024

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What are the main costs that you will incur to start a brand, and how can you save money by making your product in the UK?

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How Much Does it Cost to Start a UK-Made Fashion Brand?

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Make it British Manufacturer Directory

FAQ: How Do I Find The Right Manufacturer For My Brand? Jan 11, 2024

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Discover the best ways to the ideal UK manufacturers for your brand, and how to ensure that they get back to you every time.

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CMT or Full Service Manufacturer: What's the difference?

FAQ: Can A Manufacturer Source My Fabric For Me? Jan 10, 2024

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You might think that having the factory source your fabric for you sounds like the easiest option, but that's not always the case.

In this episode I explain what your options are when it comes to fabric sourcing, and why many UK clothing manufacturers operate on what is known as a CMT basis.

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FAQ: How long does it take to launch a brand? Jan 09, 2024

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Find out how long on average it might take to launch a brand and what the main variables are that will affect it.

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FAQ: How Do I Go From Idea To Prototype? Jan 08, 2024

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Discover the essential steps to turn your idea into a successful prototype.

Get practical advice on how to bring your concept to life efficiently and cost-effectively and how to common pitfalls.

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272 – Happy New Year! What’s coming in 2024? Jan 05, 2024

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Welcome to Episode 272 of the Make it British Podcast

Starting off the new year with something a bit different. This episode explains everything.

Looking out for my special FAQ series, starting on Monday 7th January.

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271 – 3 Things I Learnt This Year Dec 22, 2023

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Hello and Welcome to Episode 271!

As 2023 draws to a close, and for my last podcast episode of the year, I reflect back on the 3 biggest lessons that I've learnt this year.

I also want to say a massive thank you to everyone that has listened to this podcast over the last 12 months. I cannot believe I am now at episode 271!

The Make it British Podcast will be back on 5th January 2024.

See you then!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Plan Your Year - My annual planning workshop is the one thing you need to get your vision, goals, projects and tasks mapped out for 2024.

British Brand Accelerator - The best way to work with me in 2024. Apply now!

Reels Rockstars - The Instagram Reels course that I took that I highly recommend if you want to up your Instagram marketing next year.

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270 – Sustainability Insights for Small Businesses with Mark Shayler Dec 08, 2023

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Welcome to episode 270!

In this episode I'm chatting with the fascinating Mark Shayler about all things sustainability.

Mark is the author of You Can't Make Money From a Dead Planet, he consults with businesses big and small to help them do better when it comes to their environmental footprint, and he is one of the co founders of Reasons to be Cheerful, a platform for spreading good cheer and hope in a world that can sometimes feel bereft of both.

We discuss the environmental cost per wear of a garment; why wool is such a great fibre; which is better - recycled polyester versus cotton ( the answer may surprise you); and what other fibres we could be growing in the UK to be more regenerative.

About Mark Shayler

Mark is a sustainability consultant, author of You Can't Make Money From A Dead Plant, and one of the founders of publishing and events company Reasons to be Cheerful.

Mark Shalyer's Website

Buy Mark's Book - You Can't Make Money From A Dead Planet

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