Get Your Products Made in the UK
Without faffing about, wasting wads of cash, or struggling with unreliable factories.
Does Any of This Sound Familiar to You?
You're juggling every aspect of your business including making the product yourself. It's time-consuming and you're not making any money!
You've got tons of stock but you still don't have the products that customers want.
You've had products made overseas but the quality is poor and the lead-times are long.
You're struggling to find a manufacturer that can do small quantities for an affordable price.
You want to start a brand that is made in the UK but you don't think you've got the funds to get it off the ground.
You know you need to do more marketing to make more sales but you don't know what to say!
If this sounds like you, you're in the right place. Keep reading...
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Hello, I'm Kate Hills.
Founder of Make it British and mentor to small businesses that make in the UK
I’ve been passionate about UK manufacturing ever since I had my own recycled clothing company and micro-factory in the early '90s! After 20 years as a designer and buyer developing products all over the world, I launched Make it British to support creative business founders that want to make locally.
Over the last twelve years, I've helped 1,000s of businesses to work with UK manufacturers. Now it's your turn!
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Hello, British-made Brand Founder
I know you're super passionate about what you do and getting your products made in the UK.
You believe in making in the UK and you want to build a sustainable British brand that you're proud of.
But you're running around like a headless chicken. Bouncing from one idea to the next and still not making any money.
You wish that someone would give you a roadmap. With directions on what to next to grow a thriving UK-made business.
Introducing the British Brand Accelerator!
A step-by-step path to a profitable British brand, road-tested by 100+ thriving UK businesses.
A clear roadmap to move forward
We set you on a clear path so you know exactly what you need to do to move the needle in your business. Stop procrastinating and start taking action.
Stress-free product development
We introduce you to reliable manufacturing partners that bring your vision to life and make your products in the UK.
The skills & confidence to grow a successful brand
Stop winging it and start believing that you have what it takes to be the leader of a profitable business.
Who it's for
Happy clients making in the UK!
See what some of my lovely clients say about their experience of working with me...
50% increase in turnover by focusing on the numbers and knowing which parts of her womenswear business are truly profitable
“You've really forced me to focus on my margins and make sure that I know what is profitable in my business, including the events and shows I'm doing. It's been absolutely wonderful working with you.” Pip, Philippa London
From Zero to six figures in under a year, starting with an order of just 50 pieces.
"The direct introductions were a complete game-changer. Manufacturers take me more seriously if I’ve come via you rather than just stabbing in the dark and guessing who to go to.
Also things like doing customer personas, and working on the costings and looking at the materials I’m going to need. It’s been completely invaluable. I’m not sure I’d have been able to put in an order if I hadn’t done all of that work behind the scenes first." Rosie, Where's Winnie
From dream to reality - turning an initial idea into a viable business
“The amount of quality information you'll learn on the Accelerator is unmatched. I learnt so much, felt supported and was encouraged with Kate's help. Without her vast knowledge on the manufacturing and business industry, I would not have come this far with my business, she helped me to turn a dream into a reality.
If you also have dreams of launching a business, I highly recommend getting in touch with Kate to find out more and joining her programme, it is worth it if you truly believe in yourself, your idea and your business.” Paij, BodyPH
Switching from working with an agency and Chinese production to working with me saved Clare £30,000
“I was in the position of bringing production back from China, having been working with an agency, and looking at re-sourcing everything from scratch. I was very wary about putting my trust and money in the hands of “experts” again… But joining Kate’s British Brand Accelerator program was honestly the best decision I ever made!!” Clare, Grow Wild Outdoorwear
From overseas production with constant delivery issues...to local, flexible manufacturing partner with lead-times under a week.
"Without Kate I would not have found my amazing factory. I moved production of my dresses back to the UK four years ago and have never looked back.” Katya, Bombshell
An innovative product idea but no industry experience. Now working with UK manufacturers and the business is thriving because it's made locally.
“It has totally changed the way we think about manufacturing and most importantly our customers are actually buying from us because it's British-made” Sarah, Posh Muckers
Making the products themselves and working with local individuals meant they were struggling to keep up with demand. Working with a factory has proved to be cheaper and quicker than they ever dreamed possible.
"Kate has opened up channels in an instant. The relationship I’ve struck up with the manufacturing company she introduced me to is incredible. She has made my business come alive." Carole, Lacuna Child
Working with a production consultant who outsourced overseas, causing delays and quality issues. Now connected directly to UK manufacturers with much more control over the brand's quality and production.
"I was a bit lost with my brand. I had a good idea in the beginning, then got messed around by people and kind of got stuck. Kate had a very good way of going 'this is what your brand's about, this is the direction you should go in'. And then from there it's actually managed to develop in a direction where it wasn't before. The other big win was learning how pricing strategies work in the industry." James, James Thursby
Your life before British Brand Accelerator...
☹ You've tried manufacturing abroad and it has nearly broken you
Communication issues, lost samples, long lead-times, poor quality, deliveries of products you can't sell. I've been there! Having spent over 25 years developing product all over the world I know how frustrating it can be to work with factories that are over the other side of the world.
☹ You're overwhelmed with the product development process and don't know what to do next
You have a great idea for what you want to make but you don't know how to get to the next stage. With no industry experience you don't know who to trust or where to start. You don’t want to get it wrong and be left with something unsellable if you don’t find the right company to work with. And you can't afford to lose loads of money getting it wrong - so you end up doing nothing!
☹ You're making everything yourself but you can't keep up
Your customers love what you do but in order to grow you know you can't continue like this. You find it so difficult staying on track with all areas of the business whilst also keeping up with making the orders. But you don't know if you will ever find a manufacturer that can make the product like you do.
☹ You're struggling to reach an audience of people that appreciate your brand
You've got a website and you're posting regularly on social media but the sales aren't coming in as you'd hoped. You're wondering if you should drop your prices? You'd also like to find retailers that will buy from you but you just can't make the numbers add up!
Your life after British Brand Accelerator...
☺ You have a loyal customer base and the sales are rolling in
You can sell your products for a price that is achievable and sustainable and your loyal customers appreciate your brand for what it's really worth. Getting in front of your target customers is easy because you know exactly who they are and where to find them.
☺ You have a timeline and a process that makes product development a breeze
You're able to communicate easily with manufacturers, and you never receive unwanted surprises when your orders are delivered! You have the tools you need for every step of the product development process and your orders arrive when you expect them to.
☺ You've got the perfect manufacturing partners
A local factory that understands your brand and is as passionate about getting it right as you are. Suppliers that are reliable. Who produce great quality products. At a price that works for both you and them.
There's never been a better time to make in the UK
Is this Accelerator right for you?
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3-Part Framework for Growing a Profitable Brand Made in the UK.
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