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8 Christmas marketing ideas for small businesses in 2025
How to get your marketing right during the festive season Financial uncertainty will continue to shape consumer spending this Christmas. However, despite tighter budgets, shoppers still plan to spend, just more thoughtfully. Adobe’s  2025 Holiday Shopping Report forecasts UK online holiday spending to reach £26.9 billion, up 4.2 % year-on-year, with Black Friday predicted to hit £1.19 billion in daily sales. Meanwhile, Accenture’s  Holiday Shopping 2025 report shows 87% of sh

Nat Sharp
Nov 134 min read
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How to map your customer journey
A practical guide for small business owners who want to improve sales and marketing strategy Do you know how your customers really find, evaluate, and decide to buy from you? For so many businesses, the customer journey is something they haven’t mapped out, but it’s one of the most valuable exercises you can do to improve sales and marketing results. When you understand every step your customer takes, you can: See where people discover you, research you, and finally decide to

Nat Sharp
Oct 153 min read
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Rethinking the B2B customer journey in 2025
How mobile, research-savvy buyers, and digital-first habits are reshaping B2B marketing As a B2B marketing consultant and fractional CMO,...

Nat Sharp
Jul 33 min read
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How to build a thought leadership programme that actually delivers
10 practical steps for small businesses to create credible, lead-generating content As a marketing consultant and fractional CMO...

Nat Sharp
Jun 283 min read
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Time saving marketing apps for small businesses in 2025
14 of the best apps to help with marketing your small business and save you time There are so many apps available to make marketing...

Nat Sharp
Jun 24 min read
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How to enhance marketing success through strategic financial management
Why marketing and finance need to work together Marketing success and financial management—two seemingly distinct domains—are more...

Nat Sharp
Sep 14, 20246 min read
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5 free ways to ensure your business can be found on Google
Practical digital marketing tips for small business owners If you run a small business, getting found on Google is essential. For many...

Nat Sharp
Jul 10, 20243 min read
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From likes to leads: Social media strategies for small businesses
Expert strategies for social media success Social media isn’t just about sharing pictures of your brunch or posting holiday snaps—it's a...

Nat Sharp
Jul 1, 20243 min read
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Why every small business needs a marketing budget
Steering your business toward success: The unmissable importance of a marketing budget In the whirlwind world of business, where every...

Nat Sharp
Apr 24, 20243 min read
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How to use LinkedIn for business development
Unlocking the Power of LinkedIn: Grow Your Small Business with Smart Networking In the dynamic world of small business, forging new...

Nat Sharp
Feb 27, 20243 min read
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How to create a sales strategy that delivers results
Why every business needs a clear sales strategy When it comes to growing a small or medium-sized business, a strong sales strategy is...

Nat Sharp
Feb 10, 20243 min read
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Is brand awareness or lead generation more important in a small business?
Brand awareness vs lead generation: what matters most for small businesses For marketing to work and perform at its optimum level, a...

Nat Sharp
Dec 29, 20235 min read
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What's the difference between business development and marketing?
Why small businesses need both a sales and marketing strategy While sales, business development, and marketing are closely connected,...

Nat Sharp
Dec 18, 20232 min read
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7 reasons to use direct mail
The benefits of using direct mail in your marketing I’ve always been a big direct mail (DM) advocate and get excited about the prospect...

Nat Sharp
Oct 27, 20236 min read
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How to tackle high customer churn rates
Unlock the key to long term customer loyalty If you're experiencing a high churn rate, it can be challenging to keep up with the pace of...

Nat Sharp
Jul 19, 20233 min read
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Why measuring marketing is essential for your business
Harness the power of measurement to maximise your marketing performance Are you tracking the effectiveness of your marketing efforts? Are...

Nat Sharp
Jul 19, 20233 min read
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What is the value of networking as a small business owner?
Make smart connections to grow your business As a small business owner, networking might not be at the top of your priority list. Perhaps...

Nat Sharp
May 24, 20233 min read
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Building a marketing strategy to scale a construction business
Practical marketing guidance for a consultancy in the construction industry The challenge: Marketing that matches expertise A...

Nat Sharp
Jan 20, 20232 min read
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Sales and marketing glossary
Demystifying the jargon every business owner should know If you run a small business, you’ve probably heard a flood of marketing and...

Nat Sharp
Jan 14, 20237 min read
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Is content the same as thought leadership?
Understanding the difference and why it matters for your business Content marketing and thought leadership are often used...

Nat Sharp
Jan 4, 20233 min read
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