# 5 Steps to Finding a UK Manufacturer

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Podcast: [Make it British Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-it-british-podcast-704653)
Published: 2026-04-13T23:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://makeitbritish.co.uk/makeitbritishpodcast/5-steps-to-finding-a-uk-manufacturer
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## Resource

🚀 Ready to create a British-made product business that's built to last? Without faffing about, wasting wads of cash, or struggling with unreliable factories. Apply for the British Brand Accelerator: makeitbritish.co.uk/apply In this episode I'm sharing the recording of a recent webinar I ran - 5 Steps to Finding a UK Manufacturer. Learn my signature 5 Step Factory Readiness Method™ which has helped hundreds of small business owners to get their products made in the UK. Find out why manufacturers don't get back to you (and how to make sure you get a reply). Why sampling costs can spiral out of control and how to avoid it. What a tech pack is, why you need one and how to create a tech pack quickly and easily without using a designer. If you are trying to get a product made in the UK and want a clear, practical framework to follow without making costly mistakes, this episode will give you exactly that. In this episode you will also hear me mention a cost price calculator that I have developed. Try the Cost Price Calculator Follow Kate @makeitbritish on Instagram

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