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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144 – Revisited: The Making of Make it British
143 – Kath Whitworth, Celtic & Co
142 – Julie Deane OBE, Cambridge Satchel Company
141 – How to darn socks…and other ways to have a more sustainable wardrobe – Emma Mathews, Socko
140 – Why UK manufacturing is more sustainable – Christopher Nieper OBE, David Nieper
139 – Launching a luxury British childrenswear brand – Rachael Attwood, Britannical
138 – You don’t have to be a b*tch to succeed in fashion with Elizabeth Stiles
137 – Sketch Pad to Shopping Bag – The Future of Fashion Fulfilment
136 – Working in retail as a textile designer – Davinder Madaher, Madaher
135 – How to grow a business in difficult times – Hedley Putnam, Putnams
134 – Should you move your manufacturing to the UK?
133 – The future of trade shows
132 – Can I label my product as ‘Made in the UK’?
131 – Launching a drinks brand made in the UK – Jack Scott, Dash Water
130 – Calculating cost per wear
BONUS: How do we future-proof the UK textile industry?
129 – Manufacturing on-demand in a micro knitwear factory – Samantha Brooke, Waring Brooke
128 – Why reshoring is more cost-effective – Rob Law MBE, Trunki
127 – Amy Fettis, AIM Athleisure – What is an MVP and why should you start with one?
126 – Simon Cotton, Johnstons of Elgin – Looking after Scotland’s oldest cashmere brand
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