211 – The Top 6 Business Trends in 2022 for Brands That Make in the UK

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 local05:51 Why you need to be clear about how your brand is sustainable and not just saying it is10:10 How simplicity can be key to running a successful product-based business14:53 Why you need to be aware of rising cost prices and how to plan for them accordingly17:54 Why you may need to shake up your current sales and marketing strategy19:47 How you can take control of your production to get ahead of the competitionReferences from the episode:Episode 208– and why you need to when you are working with manufacturers!Fashion Revolution Fashion Transparency IndexAja Barber - Consumed: The need for collective change; colonialism, climate change & consumerismDavid Hieatt’s Do One Thing Well List Winter 2021Stay 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