SOS: Why Ordering Too Much Stock is a Costly Mistake

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In this episode in the MANUFACTURING SOS series, I’m breaking down why placing a big order with your manufacturer, especially on your first production run with them, can be a costly mistake.

You’ll learn why it’s always smarter to treat your first production run as a test, how to avoid tying up all your money in stock, and how to respond when a manufacturer insists on high MOQs.

If you’re at the stage of placing your first order with a factory, or wondering how many units to start with, don’t miss this one.

🎧 Listen now to find out:

📦 Why ordering big on your first run is rarely a good idea

🧪 How to treat your first production like a product test

👚 How to avoid ending up with stock you can’t sell

⭐️ Why less really is more when you're building a UK-made brand

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