222 – Why it’s Important to Keep UK Manufacturing Alive, Julie Deane CBE

Julie Deane CBE is the founder of The Cambridge Satchel Company, which manufactures all its bags in the UK. In this episode, recorded as an Instagram Live on Made in UK Day, I chat to Julie about why the Cambridge Satchels are made in the UK, and how important it is to retain craftsmanship here in Britain.Discover:03:17 Why Julie feels there should be a kitemark to recognise products made in the UK06:04 How Julie thinks we can encourage more people to find out where products are made08:29 Why sustainability is so important to the Cambridge Satchel brand11:43 The reason why Julie decided to set up Cambridge Satchel's own factory15:28 Julie's advice for small businesses looking to get their name out thereWatch the live version from Made in UK DayFurther ListeningEpisode 142 - Julie Deane OBE - Building a Great British BrandMore Cambridge SatchelCambridge Satchel Company InstagramCambridge Satchel Company Website 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