Make it British Podcast

Is it really more expensive to make in the UK? Or is there a reason that some of the most profitable retailers are using more local manufacturing?

In this episode I dive deeper into prices.More specifically - how you can sell a garment made in the UK and still make as much profit as you would do by making the same product overseas.

It all comes down to gross versus the net margin, something that is rarely taken into consideration.

I break down what some of the hidden costs are with manufacturing overseas, and explain why buying product made locally can drastically increase profitability.

If you'd like to see the breakdown of the calculation that I discuss on the podcast you can read it in the show notes at www.makeitbritish.co.uk/022

Cost Price Calculation of a T-Shirt made in the UK Vs Overseas

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Meet Jenny Holloway, owner of Fashion Enter,a social enterprise garment factory based in North London.

Jenny not only manufactures for small brands and start-ups, helping create samples and small production runs, but she's also manufactured for some of the UK's most well-known retailers - such as ASOS and M&S.

In this very frank interview, Jenny discusses how tough it was to set up a clothing factory having previously come from a background in buying. She also discusses the principles that she believes make an efficient and ethical factory.

Anyone interested in understanding more about garment making in the UK will find this interview fascinating as Jenny is truly one of the trailblazers when it comes to reshoring textile manufacturing back to the UK.

I hope you enjoy the interview. As always, any links mentioned are in the show notes for this episode which are available by going to makeitbritish.co.uk/021

Jenny Holloway - Fashion Enter

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Putting it all together

Over the last 4 episodes we've looked at products, materials, prices and MOQS.

Today's show covers how to put it all together - and make sure that everything is delivered on time

This episode is the fifth in a series of 5 podcasts that accompany my Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge.

Each episode tackles one of the 5 key things that you need to consider if you want to start working with a a UK manufacturer.

To take part in the challenge go tomakeitbritish.co.uk/getsetand I’ll send you all the details.

The show notes for this podcast along with a full transcript can be found atmakeitbritish.co.uk/020

Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge

If you are looking to manufacture in the UK but don’t know where to start, join ourGet Set for Manufacturing Challengeand be factory-ready in 5 days!

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What is an MOQ and why do manufacturers have them?

A minimum order quantity (or MOQ) is the lowest amount that a manufacturer is able to make of a certain product.

The manufacturer generally sets their MOQ based on how many of a production run they need to make in order for it to be viable for them.

MOQs can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer - and there is always a way to negotiate them, as you'll discover in this episode.

This episode is the third in a series of 5 podcasts that accompany my Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge.

Each episode tackles one of the 5 key things that you need to consider if you want to start working with a a UK manufacturer.

To take part in the challenge go tomakeitbritish.co.uk/getsetand I’ll send you all the details.

The show notes for this podcast along with a full transcript can be found atmakeitbritish.co.uk/019

Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge

If you are looking to manufacture in the UK but don’t know where to start, join ourGet Set for Manufacturing Challengeand be factory-ready in 5 days!

Subscribe to this podcast – and support UK manufacturing

More Make it British

Website:makeitbritish.co.uk

Linkedin:linkedin.com/in/katehills

Instagram:@makeitbritish

Twitter:@makeitbritish

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Our Trade Show

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Welcome to Day 3 of the Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge!

This episode tackles how to price a product.

There are a few little calculations you’re need to make, and in this episode I explain how to make them. As well as a sanity check to make sure that you've got your prices right.

I also refer to our handy tool to help you work out your target cost price. You can try out the cost price calculator here.

This episode is the third in a series of 5 podcasts that accompany my Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge.

Each episode will tackle one of the 5 key things that you need to consider if you want to start working with a a UK manufacturer.

To take part in the challenge go tomakeitbritish.co.uk/getsetand I’ll send you all the details.

The show notes for this podcast along with a full transcript can be found atmakeitbritish.co.uk/018

Get Set for manufacturing Challenge

If you are looking to manufacture in the UK but don’t know where to start, join ourGet Set for Manufacturing Challengeand be factory-ready in 5 days!

Subscribe to this podcast – and support UK manufacturing

More Make it British

Website:makeitbritish.co.uk

Linkedin:linkedin.com/in/katehills

Instagram:@makeitbritish

Twitter:@makeitbritish

Facebook:facebook.com/makeitbritish

Our Trade Show

Business Design Centre, London N1

makeitbritishlive.com

Want to find out how your business can benefit from being at the show?Apply here

Can a manufacturer source materials for you?

Whilst some manufacturers may be able to source raw materials for you, depending on the product, in reality most UK manufacturers won’t have the time or the resources to do so.

On this episode I look at why this might be - and what you can do to overcome it.

This episode is the second in a series of 5 podcasts that accompany my Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge.

Each episode will tackle one of the 5 key things that you need to consider if you want to start working with a a UK manufacturer.

To take part in the challenge go to makeitbritish.co.uk/getset and I'll send you all the details.

The show notes for this podcast along with a full transcript can be found at makeitbritish.co.uk/017

Get Set for manufacturing Challenge

If you are looking to manufacture in the UK but don’t know where to start, join ourGet Set for Manufacturing Challengeand be factory-ready in 5 days!

Subscribe to this podcast – and support UK manufacturing

More Make it British

Website:makeitbritish.co.uk

Linkedin:linkedin.com/in/katehills

Instagram:@makeitbritish

Twitter:@makeitbritish

Facebook:facebook.com/makeitbritish

Our Trade Show

Business Design Centre, London N1

makeitbritishlive.com

Want to find out how your business can benefit from being at the show?Apply here

Ever wondered why a manufacturer didn't get back to your emails?

Listen to this episode of the podcast to find out the top 3 reasons why you may not be getting a response when you reach out to a manufacturer.

This episode is the first in a series of 5 podcasts that accompany my Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge.

Each episode will tackle one of the 5 key things that you need to consider if you want to start working with a a UK manufacturer.

To take part in the challenge go to makeitbritish.co.uk/getset and I'll send you all the details.

The show notes for this podcast along with a full transcript can be found at makeitbritish.co.uk/016

Get Set for manufacturing Challenge

If you are looking to manufacture in the UK but don’t know where to start, join ourGet Set for Manufacturing Challengeand be factory-ready in 5 days!

Subscribe to this podcast – and support UK manufacturing

More Make it British

Website:makeitbritish.co.uk

Linkedin:linkedin.com/in/katehills

Instagram:@makeitbritish

Twitter:@makeitbritish

Facebook:facebook.com/makeitbritish

Our Trade Show

Business Design Centre, London N1

makeitbritishlive.com

Want to find out how your business can benefit from being at the show?Apply here

What will the next year hold for UK manufacturing?

In this episode I look at some of the trends that I think will impact manufacturing in the coming 12 months.

With Brexit on the cards in March, 2019 is sure to be an interesting year for the UK - but how will it affect our manufacturers?

Listen to this episode to hear my predictions - and let me know if you think I've missed anything out!

Get Set for manufacturing Challenge

If you are looking to manufacture in the UK but don’t know where to start, join ourGet Set for Manufacturing Challengeand be factory-ready in 5 days!

Subscribe to this podcast – and support UK manufacturing

Shownotes:makeitbritish.co.uk/015

More Make it British

Website:makeitbritish.co.uk

Linkedin:linkedin.com/in/katehills

Instagram:@makeitbritish

Twitter:@makeitbritish

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Our Trade Show

Business Design Centre, London N1

makeitbritishlive.com

Want to find out how your business can benefit from being at the show?Apply here

In this episode I chat to Ian Maclean, managing director of John Smedley - the oldest operating factory in the world.

John Smedley are one of the finest knitwear manufacturers in the world.The company was established 235 years ago, at the start of the Industrial Revolution, and they still operate out of the same factory in Matlock in Derbyshire.

In the interview Ian talks about the challenges that come with operating out of such an old mill, and how he is making his manufacturing more sustainable by investing in upgrades to the mill which will save energy and allow the company to survive for another two hundred years.

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More about John Smedley

John Smedley Website

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Are you thinking of starting a brand that is made in the UK, or developing a new product?

In this episode I cover the 10 mistakes that people make when launching a new product, and give tips on how to avoid them.

Subscribe to this podcast – and support UK manufacturing

Stay in Touch

British Brand Accelerator-Find out how you can work with me to build your British-made brand

Make it British website

Join Make it British-become a member of our community and promote your business in our directory or UK-made brands and manufacturers

Make it British on Instagram

Make it British on YouTube- subscribe to my YouTube channel to watch many of the podcast episodes as videos.