01/ initial consultation
Big idea. Slightly overwhelming product journey ahead. We get it.
Book an initial consultation with Fazane for expert guidance on your concept, development route, production options and the smartest next steps for your brand.
These sessions give founder-led brands clarity, direction and realistic commercial insight before they spend money in the wrong places, brief the wrong suppliers or accidentally build a critical path held together by optimism and snacks.
If you already have a fully developed concept and clear technical direction, we offer a complimentary 30 minute consultation.
For founders needing more strategic support, consultations are charged at £250 + VAT.
You can also read more about our consultation process in Fazane’s Journal and book directly with Fazane.
02/ Critical Path Planning & Project Timelines
Think of this as your production sat nav, but without the smug “recalculating” voice when everything inevitably shifts.
We map out the key stages from concept to delivery, including development, sampling, approvals, production, quality checks and launch timelines, so you know what needs to happen, when, and who is responsible.
We build in realistic buffers too, because samples run late, suppliers go quiet and production rarely cares about your beautiful launch date spreadsheet.
Basically, we help you stay on track, spot problems early and avoid the classic founder panic of realising something was due three weeks ago.
03/ Costing Templates & Margin Calculators
Pricing is where many new brands accidentally set fire to their profit before they have even launched.
We help you build clear costing templates and margin calculators so you can understand exactly what your product costs, what you need to charge, and whether there is actually enough margin left to pay yourself. Minor detail, apparently.
We can walk you through cost breakdowns, markups, retail pricing and margin targets, all tailored to your product, audience and commercial goals.
No finger-in-the-air pricing. No “I saw another brand charge this so I’ll do the same.” Just proper numbers, built around your actual product and a business that needs to make money, not just look cute on Instagram.
04/ Sourcing Support
Looking for the perfect organic cotton, a specialist trim, a lower-MOQ supplier, or an artisan weaving co-op in Gujarat? Lovely. Slightly terrifying. We can help.
Sourcing is where a lot of founders disappear down a rabbit hole of beautiful swatches, mystery MOQs and suppliers who reply once every lunar eclipse.
We help you work out what you actually need, where to look, what questions to ask and which red flags to avoid before you commit time, money or your entire nervous system.
From fabrics and trims to production partners, we give honest, practical sourcing support so your vision has a realistic route to market, without selling your soul or accidentally ordering 5,000 metres of the wrong thing.
05/ Compliance & Sustainability Set-Up
Care labels, fibre content, testing, REACH regs, supplier declarations, modern slavery statements… yes, it is a lot. No, you are not supposed to magically know it all because you once started a brand Instagram account.
We help you understand the legal, ethical and sustainability basics your product needs, so you can build better practices from the start and avoid the “oh no, were we meant to check that?” moment later.
From labelling and supplier questions to responsible sourcing and production standards, we will help you put the right foundations in place for your product, your makers and your customers.
Think of it as ethical armour, but with fewer spreadsheets thrown across the room.
06/ Supplier Contracts & Agreements
Verbal promises are lovely until something goes wrong and everyone suddenly develops selective memory.
We help you put proper supplier agreements in place, with ready-to-use contract templates and guidance on how to actually use them, not just save them in a folder called “important stuff” and hope for the best.
This can include key clauses around deposits, IP protection, delivery timelines, delays, quality expectations, payment terms and what happens if things go sideways.
Because when everyone knows the rules from the start, production tends to run a lot smoother, and you are far less likely to end up arguing over a WhatsApp voice note from six months ago.
07/ Quality Control Processes
Quality control should not be a frantic “open the boxes and pray” moment.
We help you build a QC process that actually works, from pre-production checks and approved samples to final inspections, supplier expectations and clear reporting tools.
You will know what to check, when to check it, what is acceptable, and what needs fixing before it becomes a very expensive surprise.
Especially useful for handmade, artisan or lower-volume products, where small variations can be part of the charm, but wonky stitching, mystery measurements and “that’ll do” energy absolutely are not.
08/ Shipping, Delivery & Incoterms
FOB, DDP, CIF, WTF?
International shipping has its own little language, and frankly, it could do with calming down.
We help you understand freight, customs, duties, taxes, delivery terms and Incoterms, so you know who is responsible for what, where the costs sit, and how to avoid your lovely products getting stuck in a port having an existential crisis.
Whether you are importing from overseas or delivering within the UK, we will help you plan the logistics properly, so shipping does not become the bit that quietly eats your margin, your timeline and your will to live.
dimple / founder / sheth london
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