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Kind, Commercial, or Burnt Out
The Kind But Commercial Series – Part 1 Most small business owners think being commercial means being ruthless. Cold. Salesy. Aggressive. Slightly icky. So they do the opposite... They underprice.They... Read more...
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Retail Trends 2026: What Retailers Need to Accept (Not Just Predict)
Retail Trends 2026: What Retailers Need to Accept (Not Just Predict) By Steph Briggs There’s a particular kind of quiet that makes retail business owners spiral. Not the nice quiet.... Read more...
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Confidence Sells: How to Market Yourself Without Cringing
By Steph Briggs – Freelance Marketing Expert If you’d told 25-year-old me that one day I’d run my own marketing consultancy from a Victorian farmhouse in rural Scotland, I’d have... Read more...
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Google Business Profile Might Be the Most Powerful (Free!) Digital Marketing Tool You’re Not Using
Increase your local SEO for free By Steph Briggs – Freelance Marketing Manager Let’s talk about something small that can make a very big difference to your digital marketing strategy — your Google Business Profile.... Read more...
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What Is SEO? And Do I Need It?
Turns out, “build it and they will come” only works if Google can find you. If I had a pound for every time a small business owner whispered “What actually... Read more...
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9 Game-Changing Free Shopify Apps (Plus 1 Paid Must-Have) That Will Skyrocket Your Store
8 Free Shopify Apps That Will Skyrocket Your UK Ecom Store in 2026 Along with a time saving paid essential and your first upgrade... Running a Shopify store can feel... Read more...
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Voice and Visual Search: The Future of SEO for Small Businesses
If you run a small business and rely on people finding you online, here’s a question worth asking: Are your customers typing, talking… or tapping? In 2026, online search isn’t just... Read more...
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How to Use AI in Marketing: The Role of Ethics, Values, and the Human Touch
The Role of AI in Marketing: Ethics, Value, and the Human Touch Artificial Intelligence is transforming marketing at an astonishing pace. From automating content creation to predicting customer behaviour, AI... Read more...
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Digital Marketing vs. Content Marketing: Stop Mixing the Message, Start Mastering the Method
Just because you’re showing up online doesn’t mean you’re making an impact. If you’re shouting into the void with zero conversions, you’re missing the message. Stop hard selling. Start connecting. Too... Read more...
The Ultimate Guide to Hiring a Freelance Marketing Manager for Your Business
The Ultimate Guide to Hiring a Freelance Marketing Manager for Your Business
Are you a business owner looking to elevate your marketing without committing to a full-time hire? You’re in the right place! This ultimate guide will walk you through hiring a... Read more...
The Art of Persuasion: How Sales Copywriting Can Boost Your Business
The Art of Persuasion: How Sales Copywriting Can Boost Your Business
Looking to take your business to the next level? You need more than just a great product or service—you need words that sell. That’s where sales copywriting comes in. It’s... Read more...
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Unleashing the Power of Shopify: How a Shopify Expert Can Revolutionise Your E-Commerce Business
Are you looking to take your e-commerce business to the next level? Look no further than Shopify, the world’s leading e-commerce platform. With its robust features, user-friendly interface, and extensive... Read more...