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. Topics covered in this episode: The five hidden costs in UK manufacturing and how to avoid themHow you can minimise sample costsWhy it's easy to overspend on raw materialsHow to avoid buying too much stockWhy making in the UK eliminates some of your logistics costs Resources mentioned in this episode 25 Hidden Costs of Starting a Brand Enjoyed this podcast? I also have a private podcast called ‘British Brand Bedrock’. The British Brand Bedrock private podcast feed answers more than 30 of your most commonly asked questions on starting and growing a British-made Brand. Subscribe to British Brand Bedrock podcast here Stay in Touch British Brand Accelerator – My group programme for small businesses who want to manufacture clothing, accessories and homeware in the UK. Make it British website 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 Make it British on YouTube – subscribe to my YouTube channel to watch many of the podcast episodes as videos. Mentioned in this episode: British Brand Accelerator