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 out of control, but the good thing is, they are all easily avoidable.
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047 – Martin Lowe, Roy Lowe & Sons – Why Innovation & Quality Matter
046 – How to Make the Most of Events
045 – Finella Devitt, Firehorse – Developing a Product is a Marathon not a Sprint
044 – What To Do When Manufacturing Goes Wrong
043 – Simon Middleton, Brand Advisor – How to Build a British-made Brand
041 – Paul Smithers, Halcyon Blue – The Challenges of Making Swimwear in the UK
040 – How I set up a trade show for UK-made brands and manufacturers
039 – Genevieve Sweeney, Knitwear Designer – Building a Premium British Knitwear Brand
038 – Why you should visit a factory
037 – Debbie Humphreys, Redhound for Dogs – Finding a Winning Business Formula
036 – Can I label my product as made in the UK?
035 – Katherine Hooker – Creating the Perfect Coat
034 – Should I Use Made in Britain or Made in UK?
033 – Andy Ogden, English Fine Cottons – Made in Britain Starts Here
032 – Ethical Audit Committee Report on Sustainability in the UK Fashion Industry
031 – Mick Cheema, Basic Premier – Life as an Ethical Clothing Manufacturer in Leicester
030 – My favourite British-made Footwear Brands
029 – Adam Mansell, UKFT – Guiding the Textile Industry Through Brexit
028 – Retailers Under Fire for UK Sourcing Practices
027 – Mat Booth, Both Barrels – The Importance of Collaboration
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