My Blog
I share practical perspectives on marketing, growth, and decision-making based on my work with founders, leadership teams, and agencies.
These posts explore what I’m seeing across retail, direct-to-consumer, and global brands, with a focus on clarity, priorities, and making marketing work harder without adding unnecessary complexity.
The Real Cost of DIY Marketing
DIY marketing can work brilliantly - when you have strategic clarity. Without it, you're burning time, money, and market opportunities. Learn the three questions that determine whether you should handle marketing yourself or bring in fractional support, and calculate what DIY is really costing your business.
The three questions I ask before writing a marketing strategy (and why most businesses skip straight to tactics)
Most businesses jump straight to marketing tactics without answering three strategic questions first. Here's why that's costing you sales - and what to do instead.
How I help scaling businesses decide on their marketing strategy
Scaling your business but drowning in marketing choices? Discover how knowing your customers inside out makes your channel strategy obvious - not overwhelming.
A guide to different areas of marketing
Marketing covers everything from digital channels and content to partnerships and customer loyalty. This guide explains the main areas of marketing and helps you choose the right mix of methods for your goals, audience, and stage of growth, so your marketing works smarter, connects better, and drives real results.
Marketing strategies for increased sales
Want to increase sales but not sure where to focus your marketing? This post shares seven proven strategies - from creating a clear offer and using social proof to nurturing leads and selling to existing customers - to help you grow sustainably.
Best practices for Social Media Marketing
Discover my best practices for social media marketing to grow your product-based business. Learn how to define your brand identity, showcase products in relatable contexts and build authentic relationships with your audience. I cover how critical it is to analyse engagement, test new ideas and adapt your strategy so social media becomes a powerful tool for customer loyalty and sales growth.
How to understand the marketing strategy of your competitor
Understanding your competitor’s marketing strategy is essential for any business that wants to stand out. Competitor analysis helps you see how rivals position, promote, and sell their products; revealing opportunities to differentiate your own. My methodical approach shows you what customers value, where competitors fall short, and how you can refine your own strategy to win loyalty and drive sales. Learn how to analyse competitors effectively and use those insights to strengthen your brand positioning.
What is a marketing strategy framework?
Discover how a marketing strategy framework can streamline decision-making and foster sustainable growth for your business. Avoid random marketing efforts and achieve consistency and success by prioritising impactful strategies tailored to your business objectives. Partnering with a consultant like me can simplify the process, providing tailored insights and support for long-term success.
Strategic marketing: 5 big brand tactics you can use too
Let’s explore strategic marketing tactics used by global brands like Apple, Nike, and Spotify, and adapt them for small businesses. In my blog I will explain how to create emotional connections, community engagement, regional relevance, and personalised experiences to grow loyalty and reputation, regardless of budget size.
Understanding your audience’s current needs
Have you checked in with your audience lately? Customer needs evolve over time, and it’s essential to stay ahead of these changes to maintain strong connections and effective marketing. In this post, I share how you can identify shifts in your audience's needs by analysing buying patterns, reading reviews, conducting surveys, and more.
How to develop a content marketing plan
In this post, we’ll walk through the key steps to developing an effective content marketing plan that aligns with your business goals and resonates with your audience, because they should always be the foundation of everything you do!
How to choose the right marketing trend for your business
Marketing trends evolve quicker than ever; we’ve seen a massive change just since the pandemic! And brands constantly decide what trends align with their business goals and customer expectations. Here is a look at some key retail and consumer marketing trends and how to decide which ones are right for your business.

