Freelance marketing consultant for small businesses

Feeling stuck with your marketing but want more customers? I’ll help you create a clear marketing plan to generate more leads, increase sales and encourage repeat business.

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16 years of real business experience

Running a business is hard enough without trying to become a marketing expert.

Maybe you know your business could be doing more , but you're not sure what needs to change. Maybe you're spending money on marketing without seeing enough return, or you simply don't know where to start.

I'm Lucy, a freelance marketing consultant with over 16 years of experience. I've spent my career working out how businesses can use marketing to win more business, from developing strategies and managing budgets to generating leads and keeping customers.

Now, I help small business owners do the same. I'll help you understand what your business needs, where your marketing is falling short and what you can do about it. Together, we'll create a clear plan that fits your business and gives you a practical way forward.

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marketing services for small business owners

In a real world - real business experience matters.

AI can be a helpful tool.

But tools don't build businesses. Experience does.

After more than 16 years in marketing, I've learnt that successful marketing isn't about chasing trends.

It's about understanding people.

Knowing your audience.

Creating the right message.

Choosing the right channels.

And building a strategy that supports your business goals.

That's exactly what I help my clients do.

Client success stories 

“Lucy has really helped grow our social media platforms and generated leads for our company”

— Danny, Managing Director, The Christmas Decorators

“Lucy delivered a tailored package to my requirements and budget and got me the results I needed. I have already seen increased engagement and leads from what Chapter One have provided for me.”

— Alex, Star Commercials

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