{"id":2755,"date":"2017-05-18T11:23:34","date_gmt":"2017-05-18T11:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.openbusinesscouncil.org\/?p=2755"},"modified":"2022-05-04T21:38:20","modified_gmt":"2022-05-04T21:38:20","slug":"5-steps-towards-manufacturing-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.footballthink.com\/5-steps-towards-manufacturing-products\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Steps Towards Manufacturing Your Products"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s a major, and somewhat scary, step in business when you are ready to put what resides on your laptop and paper into fruition. It\u2019s important to be as clued-up as possible from the start, so that costly mistakes are avoided in the, always tentative, first stages of manufacturing.<\/p>\n

Stay Informed<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s vital that you get as much information as possible on anyone you plan to approach regarding the manufacture of your products. It can be tricky, as it\u2019s a realm that is heavily digital based, so references aren\u2019t as readily available as they would be if you were approaching marketing teams. Therefore, you might have to spend some time on the phone, and it\u2019s always a smart idea to physically go and check premises and people out to get a sense of how things are run. See the following for support available when researching into private companies: https:\/\/www.loc.gov\/rr\/business\/company\/private.html<\/p>\n

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Tread Carefully<\/h3>\n

Whether you\u2019re choosing an established manufacturing team, going for it alone (more on that soon), or a co-existence of the two, it\u2019s important to keep your options open, until everything is running smoothly. When it comes to factory space, staff and payments; don\u2019t end up signing the business away should everything go wrong. Stick to leasing and temporary contracts to start with, and see if everything and everyone work in sync.<\/p>\n

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Going It Alone<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019ve decided, or need to have your own production unit, you\u2019ll need to ensure you have all the correct equipment and staff; and it\u2019s always a wise choice to get some professional help when it comes to your manufacturing resource planning. Whether it\u2019s bikes or gardening tools you\u2019re manufacturing, your equipment needs to be set up and ready to go; you can head over to Reliant Finishing Systems <\/a> to learn more about finishing your products, within your own factory space.<\/p>\n

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Legal Planning<\/h3>\n

Your legal documentation needs to be sorted out and in place well before you start producing and selling anything. You don\u2019t want to have spent serious time, money and energy on something, only to be told it has to stop six months after starting. So make sure all the licensing and certification is thoroughly completed and checked over before you get going. You should also know exactly whereabouts any legal documentation is, so you\u2019ll have it on hand should anyone question anything about the business. Have a look here <\/a> for more information on legal planning for manufacturing.<\/p>\n

Build Relationships<\/h3>\n

Whether it\u2019s the factory you\u2019re working alongside to produce your items or the staff you\u2019ve employed to work within your own production space; it\u2019s important to build and maintain strong, and honest relationships. You want to be able to put as much trust in the people that work for, and with you as possible, so consistent communication, and the exchange of information is imperative to the success and quality control of your business<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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When you take your product off the paper and into production, remember that information is strength, and the more you have it, the stronger your business will be. It\u2019s important to avoid any costly mistakes at the beginning of the process, as they can damage your business beyond repair. However, if you\u2019re careful, plan efficiently and build trustworthy relationships; manufacturing your products will result in a successful business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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