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Monday 10th Feb 2025

Lunch and Learn: How to select a product manufacturer

Lunch and Learn: How to select a product manufacturer
Carol Carson
Carol Carson
Grow Your Brands International Ltd

Price:FREE
Date:Mon 10th Feb 2025
Time:12:00 - 12:30

Are you creating a product? Choosing a manufacturer is an important part of your development process and a key factor in determining your profitability.

In this Lunch and Learn, Carol Carson will share how to select a manufacturer for your product type and budget, how to brief them, what to consider regarding formulation IP (intellectual property), free issue of components or a full service, plus typical timings.

Key takeaways from this session:

  • Understand the different types of product manufacturers and how to find them
  • Learn the key points to consider when making a manufacturer decision
  • Understand the typical payment terms and cash flow considerations

Carol is a seasoned beauty industry expert with over 30 years of experience in scaling brands internationally. She has collaborated with brands and retailers across the UK, Europe, Asia, the USA and Canada, successfully securing product listings with notable retailers like Sephora, Ulta, Boots and Superdrug.

A strong advocate for entrepreneurship, Carol is passionate about supporting start-ups and is a mentor for the UK government’s Help to Grow scheme, sharing her expertise with the next generation of entrepreneurs.

If you have any questions you'd like Carol to answer during the webinar, please send them to events@enterprisenation.com.

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Carol Carson
Carol Carson
Grow Your Brands International Ltd
 
I've worked with many of the world’s largest retailers and e-tailers, primarily specialising in beauty; personal care and haircare categories. Beauty brands are a particular speciality and a passion! I was VP New Markets for Boots International, Director for The Body Shop and worked in the US and Asia. If you are starting out and want a view on retail potential and the margins you need to build in from the start, then connect for a chat. Wishing you lots of success on your brand journey!
 

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