The top 6 business trends in 2022 for brands that make in the UK
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If you have a business making or selling products that are made in the UK, what are the biggest trends that will impact you in 2022? Whilst the last 2 years have shown us that it is almost impossible to predict the unpredictable, having worked with hundreds of small businesses that make in the UK over the last ten years, I can see definite patterns emerging. In this episode, I cover my top 6 business trends for brands that make in the UK for 2022.  Discover: 02:45 The reasons why everyone is turning to local 05:51 Why you need to be clear about how your brand is sustainable and not just saying it is 10:10 How simplicity can be key to running a successful product-based business 14:53 Why you need to be aware of rising cost prices and how to plan for them accordingly 17:54 Why you may need to shake up your current sales and marketing strategy 19:47 How you can take control of your production to get ahead of the competition References from the episode: Episode 208– and why you need to when you are working with manufacturers! Fashion Revolution Fashion Transparency Index Aja Barber - Consumed: The need for collective change; colonialism, climate change & consumerism David Hieatt’s Do One Thing Well List Winter 2021 British Brand Blueprint Workshop Bundle - katehills.co.uk/bundle Apply for my coaching programme  Make it British website Manufacturing Made Easy -  Find out how you can work with Kate to build your British-made brand 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
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