Make it British Podcast

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Kate Hills is on a one-woman mission to save UK manufacturing.In this podcast she shines the light on British brands and manufacturers, and goes behind the scenes of their businesses.With tips, hints and tricks to help you manufacture in the UK and buy British.Never has there been a more critical time to get behind 'made in Britain'.

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Recent Episodes
  • Bonus: How to Find a UK Manufacturer
    Jan 24, 2025 – 01:07:07
  • 300 - Words of wisdom from UK manufacturers featured on this show
    Jun 28, 2024 – 30:59
  • 299 – A Visit to Vagabond Bags
    Jun 21, 2024 – 16:50
  • 298 – What’s going on with UK manufacturers? [with special guests]
    Jun 7, 2024 – 41:46
  • 297 – The Biggest Mistake Made by Product Businesses
    May 31, 2024 – 12:52
  • 296 – Behind the Scenes at KC Manufacturing with Adam Robertson and Nina Falk
    May 24, 2024 – 27:09
  • 295 – 4 Reasons NOT to Make in the UK
    May 3, 2024 – 18:04
  • 294 – How to get people onto your mailing list
    Apr 12, 2024 – 21:44
  • 293 – Save English Fine Cottons
    Apr 5, 2024 – 44:01
  • 292 – Reviving the UK Button Making Industry with Courtney & Co Button Makers
    Mar 29, 2024 – 31:34
  • 291 – Micro Factories & Supply on Demand: UK Manufacturing at its Best
    Mar 22, 2024 – 46:04
  • 290 – From the archive: Why UK Manufacturing is More Sustainable with Christopher Nieper OBE
    Mar 15, 2024 – 36:03
  • 289 – Creating Adaptive Clothing with Caron McLuckie from Bealies Adaptive Wear
    Mar 8, 2024 – 30:45
  • 288 – Why You Should Visit Your Factory
    Mar 1, 2024 – 15:16
  • 287 – How To Sell Your Products
    Feb 23, 2024 – 12:11
  • 286 – 21 Tips for Building a Great British Brand
    Feb 16, 2024 – 23:35
  • 285 – I Never Looked at Manufacturing Anywhere Else with Catherine Bedford, Dashel Cycle Helmets
    Feb 9, 2024 – 35:14
  • 284 – Repair Is The New Cool with Thami Schweichler, United Repair Centre
    Feb 2, 2024 – 34:36
  • 283 – Tackling Textile Waste as a Slow Fashion Designer with Lydia Bolton
    Jan 26, 2024 – 36:31
  • FAQ: Where’s The Best Place To Source Fabrics?
    Jan 19, 2024 – 08:43
  • FAQ: How Many Factories Should I Sample WIth?
    Jan 18, 2024 – 06:51
  • FAQ: Do I Really Need To Provide The Factory With A Tech Pack?
    Jan 17, 2024 – 05:25
  • FAQ: Should I Get My Manufacturer To Sign An NDA?
    Jan 16, 2024 – 05:51
  • FAQ: How Do I Approach A Manufacturer?
    Jan 15, 2024 – 06:05
  • FAQ: How Much Does It Cost To Start A Brand?
    Jan 12, 2024 – 06:42
  • FAQ: How Do I Find The Right Manufacturer For My Brand?
    Jan 11, 2024 – 08:01
  • FAQ: Can A Manufacturer Source My Fabric For Me?
    Jan 10, 2024 – 06:57
  • FAQ: How long does it take to launch a brand?
    Jan 9, 2024 – 05:15
  • FAQ: How Do I Go From Idea To Prototype?
    Jan 8, 2024 – 07:40
  • 272 – Happy New Year! What’s coming in 2024?
    Jan 5, 2024 – 05:57
  • 271 – 3 Things I Learnt This Year
    Dec 22, 2023 – 25:00
  • 270 – Sustainability Insights for Small Businesses with Mark Shayler
    Dec 8, 2023 – 01:04:02
  • 269 – Stop Winging it & Have Your Best Year Ever!
    Dec 1, 2023 – 10:01
  • 268 – From Start-Up to Export Champion with Laura Ward from Exeat
    Nov 24, 2023 – 40:15
  • 267 – Insights from my Houses of Parliament meeting with the APPG for Ethics and Sustainability in Fashion
    Nov 17, 2023 – 28:41
  • 266 – The Business-Transforming Benefits of Investing in Yourself
    Nov 10, 2023 – 30:21
  • 265 – Mastering the Art of Selling at Pop-ups with Pip Chawner, Philippa London
    Nov 3, 2023 – 37:06
  • 264 – 12 Manufacturer Red Flags and How to Avoid Them
    Oct 27, 2023 – 26:52
  • 263 – The Joy of Partnering with UK Manufacturers with Clare Winton, Grow Wild Outdoorwear
    Oct 20, 2023 – 41:33
  • 262 – Nailing Your Pricing Strategy
    Oct 13, 2023 – 20:45
  • 261 - When is the Right Time to Make Big Changes in Your Business?
    Oct 6, 2023 – 27:21
  • Series 6 Coming Soon!
    Oct 3, 2023 – 03:30
  • 260 – 5 Hidden Manufacturing Costs and How to Avoid Them
    May 5, 2023 – 18:34
  • 259 - The Impact of Brexit on Small Businesses in the UK Textile Industry - Tamara Cincik, Fashion Roundtable
    Apr 28, 2023 – 36:28
  • 258 – How Do You Define an ‘Ethical Factory’?
    Apr 21, 2023 – 15:00
  • 257 – From the Archives: Labour Behind the Label Call out BooHoo for Using Unethical Garment Factories
    Apr 14, 2023 – 36:32
  • 256 – The No.1 Reason That Product Businesses Fail
    Apr 7, 2023 – 12:42
  • 255 – What can Bentley Motors teach British-made brands about selling in a downturn?
    Mar 31, 2023 – 14:45
  • 254 -From Idea to Product: Print-on-Demand with Contrado
    Mar 24, 2023 – 35:37
  • 253 – 9 Job Skills that UK-Brand Owners Need to Have
    Mar 17, 2023 – 20:22
Recent Reviews
  • LJack1880
    Fantastic!
    I enjoy listening to this in my workshop, it both informs and inspires in equal measure!, Kate has a natural enthusiasm for business, and a charming conversional style!
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