Freelance marketing consultant for small business owners who are feeling stuck

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

Most of my clients hate marketing.

They know they need it, but finding the time is hard enough. And when they do put the effort in, they don't always see much in return.

It's easy to get caught up in what everyone says you should be doing, without knowing whether any of it is actually going to bring in more business.

That's where having someone experienced to turn to can make a real difference.

For over 16 years, I've worked alongside sales and marketing teams, helping businesses use marketing to generate new opportunities and retain existing customers.

Now, I work with small business owners to help them make sense of their marketing, work out where to focus and put the right activity in place to support their business goals.

Whether that means making better use of what they're already doing or taking a different approach, I provide experienced marketing support without the cost of an agency or the commitment of a full-time employee.

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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Take the stress out of marketing and start seeing results. Get in touch today to discuss how I can help your business in 2026.