190 – Why UK manufacturers don’t sample for free

Some people think manufacturers should do any initial work for no charge in order to pitch for your business. But that’s often not the case.In this episode, I explain why many UK manufacturers charge for sampling – and how that can be a good thing.Discover:The incorrect assumptions people may have about why UK manufacturers don't sample for free 01:02Why being charged for samples upfront means a manufacturer is going to be more honest about their pricing 02:39Why manufacturers charge for samples so they don't get caught out being used as a 'sampling house' 06:41Why it's worth investing to develop a strong relationship with a UK manufacturer 08:16 Stay in TouchBritish Brand Accelerator - Find out how you can work with me to build your British-made brandMake it British websiteJoin Make it British - become a member of our community and promote your business in our directory or UK-made brands and manufacturersMake it British on InstagramMake 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