Want to start, scale and succeed in your product business? Buying & retail expert Nicole Higgins spent the last 18 years working for companies such as Primark, M&S, Debenhams and Asda, building strategies for blue chip businesses, and increasing bottom line sales and profit. In this weekly business podcast, Nicole is here to empower you to "start, scale and succeed" by providing you with inspiration, motivation and insight from entrepreneurs and experts to help you in the retail industry.
This podcast includes tips, tactics and conversations that you can learn from and implement into your own business, from start up entrepreneurs that have just launched to multi million pound businesses. With tips from experts and how to’s to help your business grow to enable you to live the life you crave. From side hustle to stock market and everything in between.
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Want to start, scale and succeed in your product business? Buying & retail expert Nicole Higgins spent the last 18 years working for companies such as Primark, M&S, Debenhams and Asda, building strategies for blue chip businesses, and increasing bottom line sales and profit. In this weekly business podcast, Nicole is here to empower you to "start, scale and succeed" by providing you with inspiration, motivation and insight from entrepreneurs and experts to help you in the retail industry.
This podcast includes tips, tactics and conversations that you can learn from and implement into your own business, from start up entrepreneurs that have just launched to multi million pound businesses. With tips from experts and how to’s to help your business grow to enable you to live the life you crave. From side hustle to stock market and everything in between.
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Ep 184 Sourcing products from India the how and the what with Sara Collins Ethical production consultant
Start Scale Succeed
22 minutes
6 months ago
Ep 184 Sourcing products from India the how and the what with Sara Collins Ethical production consultant
This episode is packed with practical advice for founders and brand owners looking to start or scale their product-based businesses—especially those considering India for production.
You’ll learn about the best product categories to source from India, key cultural and communication considerations, pitfalls to avoid, and how on-the-ground trips can transform your sourcing journey.
Key Topics & Takeaways
Why Source from India?
Finding the Right Suppliers
Navigating Challenges
Cultural & Communication Insights
About the Guest Sara Collins
Ethical production consultant
With over 10 years of experience in developing and manufacturing products ethically, Sara is now on a mission to help independent brands feel confident in their own ethical manufacturing journeys.
Over the years, Sara has worked one-to-one with certified Fairtrade manufacturers around the world and has successfully brought numerous sustainable fashion, jewellery, and homeware products to the European market.
Sara offers help, advice, and support to independent business owners seeking to partner with social enterprises and local initiatives.
links
India sourcing trip waitlist
https://mailchi.mp/f45756a30eb6/india-wait-list
https://www.instagram.com/saracollins.uk/
https://www.sarahelencollins.com/
About the Host
The Buyer and retail coach
Nicole Higgins Links
https://www.instagram.com/thebuyerandretailcoach/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolehigginsuk/
https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/
https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/newsletter-sign-up/
https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/free-discovery-call/
https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/blog/
About the Sponsor
Neon Digital Clicks
Are you ready to scale your e-commerce store? This episode is brought to you by Neon Digital Clicks, the agency dedicated to helping kids’ and family brands achieve explosive growth with high-performing digital marketing campaigns.
Neon’s new Runway to Results programme is a revolutionary paid-advertising service that will help you understand your brand’s true potential and reach the heights of success you dream of.
Over the course of 60 days, Neon’s expert team will test and optimise your Meta and Google ad accounts to establish your business KPIS and optimum Cost Per Acquisition.
At the end of the Runway period, they’ll analyse your data to establish what profitable scaling looks like and arm you with knowledge, confidence and a clear plan for the next phase of your growth.
If you’re ready to elevate your e-commerce game, Neon is the navigator you need on your flight deck.
https://runwaytoresults.com/
https://neondigitalclicks.co.uk/
Start Scale Succeed
Want to start, scale and succeed in your product business? Buying & retail expert Nicole Higgins spent the last 18 years working for companies such as Primark, M&S, Debenhams and Asda, building strategies for blue chip businesses, and increasing bottom line sales and profit. In this weekly business podcast, Nicole is here to empower you to "start, scale and succeed" by providing you with inspiration, motivation and insight from entrepreneurs and experts to help you in the retail industry.
This podcast includes tips, tactics and conversations that you can learn from and implement into your own business, from start up entrepreneurs that have just launched to multi million pound businesses. With tips from experts and how to’s to help your business grow to enable you to live the life you crave. From side hustle to stock market and everything in between.
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