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Practical Support for Local Businesses
I’m a marketing consultant based in Carlisle, Cumbria, with nearly 20 years of experience. I provide hands-on support for startups and growing businesses in the North of England and South West Scotland, who want marketing to deliver real commercial results — not just activity for the sake of it.
This means working with just a few businesses at a time, giving each the attention it deserves.
I take marketing seriously because it affects real livelihoods. My approach is practical, commercially grounded and based on real‑world experience — planning the right activity, coordinating delivery, and keeping a clear eye on outcomes.
CONTACT ME
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Marketing Help for Small and Growing Businesses
Marketing Help for Small and Growing Businesses
I don’t operate as a traditional marketing agency. I work as a practical marketing lead, embedded alongside your business. Whether you need a B2B marketing consultant to refine your outreach or a Facebook ad consultant to drive immediate leads, I provide the marketing help for small and growing businesses that larger agencies often overlook.
What that means in practice:
A single point of contact — just me
Focus on an activity that genuinely moves the needle
No unnecessary complexity
Coordination of campaigns and trusted suppliers
No long‑term contracts unless you ask for one
Flexible support that fits around your business
Some clients require assistance in setting up their accounts properly. Others need clarity, direction and delivery support. Most want someone they trust to get things moving properly.
Practical Support Packages
Practical Support Packages
Designed to fit the pace and budget of Cumbrian businesses.
Digital Foundation
Digital Foundation
Professional digital setup for new businesses to ensure you are visible, consistent, and "search-ready" from day one.
Growth Accelerator
Growth Accelerator
A data-led growth engine using your existing customer lists and lookalike modelling to turn foundations into leads.
Marketing Strategy
Marketing Strategy
A senior-level commercial audit using the SOSTAC® framework to identify wasted budget and set clear 3–6 month priorities.
Ongoing Marketing
Ongoing Marketing
An embedded partnership for long-term growth, providing senior coordination across all your digital and traditional channels.
One-Off Project Support
One-Off Project Support
Flexible, expert delivery for specific briefs, from simple, effective websites to high-impact campaign launches.
Multichannel Expertise: From Digital to Traditional.
Multichannel Expertise: From Digital to Traditional.
I offer practical experience across the channels that Cumbrian businesses rely on to grow—both online and offline. I specialise in coordinating complex campaigns and managing external suppliers, ensuring your marketing strategy is delivered with professional consistency.
Digital Marketing
Digital Marketing
Strategic management of your online presence, including Google Business Profile optimization, Meta advertising, and high-converting email campaigns.
Traditional & Print Media
Traditional & Print Media
Comprehensive support for offline growth through professional press advertising, direct mail, radio, and large-scale outdoor campaigns.
Coordination & Strategy
Coordination & Strategy
Specialist leadership for complex projects, including event planning, campaign audits, and managing external creative suppliers to ensure your budget delivers ROI.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Which areas do you cover for your marketing consultancy?
Which areas do you cover for your marketing consultancy?
Based in Carlisle, I provide practical marketing support for businesses across the North of England and South West Scotland. In addition to Penrith, Hexham, and Keswick, I regularly work with clients in Newcastle, Brampton, Workington, and throughout the Lake District. Across the border, my coverage extends through Dumfries & Galloway, including Annan, Gretna, Lockerbie, and Dumfries. Whether on-site or remote, my approach is always tailored to the unique commercial landscape of our local border communities.
Why do I need a marketing consultant instead of just hiring an agency?
Why do I need a marketing consultant instead of just hiring an agency?
Unlike an agency that might assign you a junior account manager, I act as an embedded lead within your business. You get senior-level brand governance and strategy based on 20 years of experience with brands like Land Rover and Disney, delivered with a personal, honest touch.
How do you help with Google rankings and local visibility?
How do you help with Google rankings and local visibility?
I focus on the "Digital Foundations"—ensuring your Google Business Profile, website, and social channels are consistent. This prevents Google from "downscoring" your business due to inconsistent data and helps you climb local search results.
What is the SOSTAC® framework you use for strategic reviews?
What is the SOSTAC® framework you use for strategic reviews?
SOSTAC® is a world-class planning framework (Situation, Objectives, Strategy, Tactics, Action, Control). It ensures your marketing isn't just "activity for the sake of it," but a structured, commercially sound plan designed to deliver ROI.
Can you help me use my existing customer data for growth?
Can you help me use my existing customer data for growth?
Yes. I specialize in turning disorganized contact lists into marketing assets. By utilizing customer data for Lookalike Audiences and Remarketing campaigns, we can find more customers who match your best existing clients.
Next Steps:
Next Steps:
If you are considering marketing support and would like an honest conversation about what would – and wouldn’t – be worth doing, contact me.
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