Every Maker needs a Mentor.
Makers, creators, movers and shakers 鈥 these are the people who dare to dream, to create something new.
At Adelphi Manufacturing we take pride in partnering with brands in their earliest stages of growth; demystifying automation and putting tools in all makers’ hands.
This way, we get to see the amazing happen.
For two examples of this, look no further than LittlePod Vanilla and FARMER鈥檚 Welsh Lavender…
We automate the repetitive tasks,聽allowing you to increase production, take on new orders and spend more time on the things you love!
Is it Really Artisan vs. Automation?
At Adelphi Manufacturing we love working with artisans as they experience the game-changer that is entry-level automation. Specifically, the Response Benchtop Filler.
In fact, we believe so strongly in the benefits for your brand, that we鈥檝e written an article on overcoming .
Mentors for Maker Blog:
Our blog posts are intended to be helpful to all kinds of makers who are interested in sustainably scaling their production. If you would like us to cover something in particular, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Small Business Owner’s Experience with The Response Benchtop Filler聽
The Do鈥檚 and Don鈥檛s of Distillery Bottle Filling
Behind the Bottle: Pergola鈥檚 Story
Pub Backroom to Premium Pour: The TORS Vodka Story
Christmas Teaches Small Business Owners about Planning Ahead
How Mentorship Empowers Makers:
Here鈥檚 How to Attract a Retail Buyer:
May 19
Response Benchtop Filler Testimonial by the founder of @mooeys @mooskin.co Amy Lewis.
馃ТWhen Amy鈥檚 manufacturer changed their minimum order quantity, she panicked.
鈿欙笍However, she remembered meeting a man from a company who had demo鈥檇 her a bottle filling machine that was easy to use and could save her money.
猸愶笍Amy took a risk and loaned the Response Benchtop Filler for a week鈥 producing 600 products herself that would have cost her nearly 拢1 each!
馃挕Here is her account of the experience.
If you鈥檇 like to trial the Response Benchtop Filler at your business (UK ONLY) drop us a comment or DM!
#smallbuisness #productionhacks #scalingup #ideasfest
Mar 28
鉁 Janet Sawyer MBE BEM is a writer, mentor, business owner and real vanilla activist.
馃弲By scaling sustainably, Janet has done this without compromising the integrity of her vision.
馃尡 If you鈥檙e a looking to scale operations but are not sure where to start, we offer a free Ask-the-Expert hour every Monday from 3-4pm to UK businesses.
馃憠 As Janet says 鈥淕o and get the best advice.鈥
#smallbusiness #sustainability #smallbusiness #sustainableagriculture #realvanilla #smallbusinessowner #femalepreneur #sustainablefoodsystems
Mar 28
猸愶笍Competition Time猸愶笍
馃懇鈥嶐煆 Adelphi Manufacturing are offering small businesses the chance to win a morning of free producing on the Response Benchtop Filler - the machine that started LittlePod鈥檚 journey (shown at the end of the video).
馃敡 Winners will receive training, machine assembly and disassembly in your own space. On the Response Benchtop Filler you鈥檒l be able to easily and cleanly fill up to 600 bottles or jars of product for free! This would normally cost 60p-拢1 to fill via contractor!
馃憠 To enter follow @little_pod & @mentorsformakers , drop a like on this and tag your small business in the comments.
Winners will be contacted privately.
#smallbusiness #scalingup #production #startupsuccess #smallbusinesssupport #maker #smallbusinessowner #growth
Feb 28
It鈥檚 been great to discuss the unique challenges of scaling a distillery operation with @torsdistillery
From pub backroom to premium pour, they鈥檝e got a great story worth reading if you鈥檙e thinking about scaling production!
Link in bio to read on our website in full!
Feb 28
We caught up with @pergoladrinks to talk about what鈥檚 behind the bottle.
In this one we鈥檙e collaborating to talk how scaling effects your processes, packaging and price point.
Link in bio to read on our website in full!
Jan 17
To kick off January we鈥檙e talking about Christmas... 馃槻馃巺
That may seem bizarre. Who wants to talk about Christmas in January?
We do! By reflecting on how your business coped during one of the busiest times of the year, it gives you an idea of what it鈥檚 like to scale. 馃搱
We spoke to Esther Roche of @deroistenaturalbeauty Nick King of @hardjellyshots and Ash of @syltpickling about their wins and woes during the festive season, to help you plan for the oncoming year.
If you鈥檙e looking to do big things with your small biz this year: DM US!!
What our conversation covers:
Lesson 1: Get to grips with how long things聽really聽take.
Lesson 2: Tidy up!
Lesson 3: You can鈥檛 run on empty.聽
Lesson 4: Do what鈥檚 right for聽you聽and聽your聽business.聽
Lesson 5: It鈥檚 worth it聽
To read in full, link in bio!
#smallbusiness #growth #scaleup
Dec 17
Mentors for Makers: Year-in-Review 2024 馃帀
Although we鈥檝e not been around for a whole year, Adelphi have been thinking about this project for much longer.
It鈥檚 so exciting to be getting properly started. We can鈥檛 wait to go on some amazing scaling journeys with some amazing makers in 2025.
#smallbusiness #smallbusinesssupport #mentorsformakers #liquidfillingmachine #production #scalingup
Nov 28
This month we`re deep diving into why mentorship is essential for small businesses to scale.
As Jon of @bioandmeuk says, "they care a lot!" At Mentors for Maker`s we`re offering an exclusive FREE mentoring deal: Ask the Expert Hour (linked in bio!)
#smallbusiness #scalingup #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesssupport #ideasfest #bioandme #maker
Nov 28
This month we`re deep diving into why mentorship is essential for small businesses to scale.
As Rachel of Fearne and Rosie says, "even if you don`t have a network reaching out and meeting other people that will then open their network for you and support you that is what will help you grow your business."
At Mentors for Maker`s we`re offering an exclusive FREE mentoring deal: Ask the Expert Hour (linked in bio!)
#smallbusiness #scalingup #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesssupport #ideasfest #maker
Nov 28
This month we`re deep diving into why mentorship is essential for small businesses to scale.
As Mike of @birdandblendtea says, "collect as many as possible!" At Mentors for Maker`s we`re offering an exclusive FREE mentoring deal: Ask the Expert Hour (linked in bio!)
#smallbusiness #scalingup #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesssupport #ideasfest #bioandme #maker
Oct 29
@birdandblendtea know their worth! You should know yours too! 馃檶
This month on Mentors for Makers we鈥檙e diving deeper into 鈥渉ow to attract a buyer鈥, if that鈥檚 part of your small biz journey!
We have 3 different takes, from three challenger brand champions, that shed BRUTAL, HONEST light on how it is for a small business looking to make the shelves.
Link in bio to the full article, 鈥淪mall Scale: How to Attract a Retail Buyer鈥
Poll: Do you value selling direct to consumer?
#smallbusiness #scalingup #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesssupport #ideasfest #bioandme #maker
Oct 29
@fearne_and_rosie founder Rachel just rung @waitrosepr 馃憖 馃摓
This month on Mentors for Makers we鈥檙e diving deeper into 鈥渉ow to attract a buyer鈥, if that鈥檚 part of your small biz journey!
We have 3 different takes, from three challenger brand champions, that shed BRUTAL, HONEST light on how it is for a small business looking to make the shelves.
Link in bio to the full article, 鈥淪mall Scale: How to Attract a Retail Buyer鈥
Poll: Have you ever thought about approaching a retail buyer?
#smallbusiness #scalingup #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesssupport #ideasfest #bioandme #maker
Oct 29
@bioandmeuk talks Tesco! 馃洅
This month on Mentors for Makers we鈥檙e diving deeper into 鈥渉ow to attract a buyer鈥, if that鈥檚 part of your small biz journey!
We have 3 different takes, from three challenger brand champions, that shed BRUTAL, HONEST light on how it is for a small business looking to make the shelves.
Link in bio to the full article, 鈥淪mall Scale: How to Attract a Retail Buyer鈥
Answer the poll below! Are you seeking a buyer? Or do you want to sell direct?
#smallbusiness #scalingup #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesssupport #ideasfest #bioandme #maker
Oct 17
! Happy Real Vanilla Day !
We鈥檙e celebrating as our customer of over 10 years @little_pod are the only producers of real vanilla in the UK! What an impressive feat!
Here鈥檚 a little bit about real vanilla, @little_pod from our perspective at @adelphigroup
It鈥檚 such a pleasure to work with a company like @little_pod , watch you change the world and make it more delicious all at the same time! 馃
#realvanilla
Sep 27
We caught up with the wonderful Esther of @deroistenaturalbeauty @startupawardsnational winner and mum of 5 about how she began her scaling journey! 馃搱
When it comes to YOUR product, you know the ins and outs but scaling can be tricky! We can help you scale your production at a rate that suits you and your business goals. 鉁
What we offer is not a one-time-buy of machinery, but a partnership that can span the lifetime of your business. 馃
Thanks to @ideas_fest for introducing us! 馃挕 Thanks to @clue.content for this Reel! 馃帪锔
#skincarestartup #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesssupport #skincare #scalingup
Sep 16
It was wonderful to meet you all at @ideas_fest 2024,
we miss you already!
You came down and had a go on the Benchtop Filler, we loved the concentration on your faces and how pleased you looked with yourselves afterwards!
#ideasfest
Sep 13
Kitchen Table 鉃★笍 Commercially Viable Product 鉁
#startup #maker #makersgonnamake #skincare #skincarecommunity #cosmetology #hotsauce #jammaking
Sep 11
#smallbusienssowner #scalingbusiness
Sep 6
Welcome to Mentors for Makers! 馃懇鈥嶐煃仇煣戔嶐煂攫煈┾嶐煆煂
If you鈥檙e attending @ideas_fest this year, you鈥檒l see us and we can have a chin wag about your production wins and production woes!
If not, feel free to give us a follow, we鈥檒l be sharing production tips, tricks, knowledge and all-round-good-vibes
