Recent content by Kate Rothery

  1. Kate Rothery

    Investors & Know How

    Yes this was via a consumer research forum with members of the public where my product was shared and discussed with them without them having any prior knowledge of it or myself
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    Investors & Know How

    Yes this is my worry and why I am really looking for some kind of mentoring/advice on how/when is best to launch the product. I feel I have 1 stab at getting it right before others notice and catch up. It’s not a reselling situation, it’s manufacture of a new product that doesn’t exist and...
  3. Kate Rothery

    Investors & Know How

    Thanks for this. It will be made in the UK and I have already registered the trademark It’s not a product that exists right now and I hadn’t considered the patent perspective. Thank you - I will do some reading!
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    Investors & Know How

    Thanks Ozzy, this is really helpful
  5. Kate Rothery

    Investors & Know How

    Thank you Ozzy (and Mark as I see some of your responses were similar) Appreciate the points around investors investing for a return rather than being too focused on the product - I believe I can produce an investor pack which would make for a a compelling proposal I guess what I don’t know is...
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    Investors & Know How

    Firstly I wasn’t sure if this belonged in ‘start ups’ so admins feel free to move! I’ve run my own business for a few years now and it’s been quite successful (I turn a profit albeit a small one but it’s rising year on year). Launching that business I managed to do all on my own as it was a...
  7. Kate Rothery

    Gift Box Design/Production

    Looking for some recommendations or advice please! I have some small items that I want to package together in a gift box. The box will also need an insert/tray that will hold the items securely in place. Aside from going to Alibaba, can anyone recommend a UK supplier who does this sort of...
  8. Kate Rothery

    Renting Commercial Premises For The First Time

    Thanks - the 3rd paragraph is actually the issue. I have been through premises licensing for alcohol before (but I owned the premises), it is more tricky when renting. The licensing authority actually have no power to decline a license, it isn't up to them, so they wouldn't be able to give any...
  9. Kate Rothery

    Renting Commercial Premises For The First Time

    Hmm yes, clearly that's not practical - why would I spend £500+ applying for a premises license for a premises I have no rights to use. Hence my original question
  10. Kate Rothery

    Starting a mead brewery

    I actually had my first ever mead 2 months ago. I'm not a beer drinking at ALL, so initially refused to even try it, but when I gave in - wow! I am glad I did, it was the most delicious, sweetest summery drink I had had in a long time
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    Renting Commercial Premises For The First Time

    Ah I see - so still paying the monthly rental for a period, but without being tied in to the full lease period until everything is approved?
  12. Kate Rothery

    Starting a mead brewery

    Hi - I am in the alcohol business too - happy to help if I can. Immediate thoughts from your post were: You'll need a Personal Alcohol license You'll need a premises license (if online sales only, it gets less attention so that's good - allow £400 for this as the advert you need to put in the...
  13. Kate Rothery

    Renting Commercial Premises For The First Time

    Hi all, been a while since I have been active on the forum but been enjoying reading through the threads again lately. I started an online brand a year or so ago and things have gone pretty well - so I am now at the stage where I am considering rental a commercial property to open a physical...
  14. Kate Rothery

    Hiya! Videographer and Photographer here :)

    Welcome to the forum!
  15. Kate Rothery

    Custom Packaging

    I am working with UK Packaging on my product and they have been excellent
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