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Episode Synopsis
Not all factories are created equal.And if youâre contacting 20 different manufacturers hoping one will say yes â you're doing it the hard way.In this episode of MANUFACTURING SOS, Iâm talking about one of the most common mistakes I see when people start looking for a UK manufacturer: assuming every factory can make every kind of product.Youâll learn why factory specialisms matter, how MOQs and capacity make a difference, and what you actually need to look for when shortlisting a manufacturer.Iâll also share why I took down my free directory of UK manufacturers and the surprising truth about what manufacturers really said about being in it.Listen now to find out:đ Why not every factory with a sewing machine is right for your productđ§” What kind of research you really need to do before reaching outđ The red flag that means a manufacturer isnât a good fitđ· What looking for a factory partner and choosing a wine having in common!Get a copy of my UK Manufacturers Listâ¶ïž Watch all 5 episodes of MANUFACTURING SOS on YouTubeđ Ready to scale your UK-made brand? Apply for the British Brand Accelerator at makeitbritish.co.uk/apply
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