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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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Top 3 marketing challenges small business owners face and how to overcome them
Simple solutions to tackle the biggest marketing hurdles for small businesses Marketing is the lifeblood of any business, but for small...

Nat Sharp
Apr 34 min read
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10 ways to promote your business this summer
How to ensure your small business boosts sales this summer Summer is the perfect time to get creative with your promotion strategies and...

Nat Sharp
Feb 58 min read
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When should you outsource your marketing?
Which step to take with your marketing - inhouse or to outsource? When small businesses reach a certain size, they think about the...

Nat Sharp
Jan 184 min read
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Marketing strategy vs marketing plan: what’s the difference and which do you need?
Many small businesses ask for a marketing plan, but without a marketing strategy, it's impossible to know what should go into it. Here's...

Nat Sharp
Jan 113 min read
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The power of a competitor audit
Why every small business needs a competitor audit to sharpen their marketing strategy As a business owner, it's easy to get caught up in...

Nat Sharp
Jan 84 min read
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The power of brand partnerships for small businesses
How strategic brand partnerships can boost your business Brand partnerships have become a popular and effective strategy  for businesses...

Nat Sharp
Sep 26, 20243 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 ways to set your small business apart from the competition
Simple strategies to help your business stand out and thrive We all know how unpredictable the business world can be, and the global...

Nat Sharp
Sep 6, 20244 min read
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Getting to know your customers with audience personas
How to create an audience persona for your business Understanding your customers on a deeper level is no doubt the key to business...

Nat Sharp
Jul 2, 20245 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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Are you GDPR compliant?
GDPR for small businesses In today's digital age, data privacy is more than just a buzzword—it's a necessity. For small business owners,...

Nat Sharp
Jun 20, 20244 min read
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How to get more customer reviews
Unlocking the power of customer reviews: Strategies for success We would all agree that customer reviews are important. But trying to...

Nat Sharp
Jun 13, 20244 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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What can a marketing consultant bring to your business?
What can you use a freelance marketing consultant for? A marketing consultant is a freelance or outsourced resource you can use for your...

Nat Sharp
Mar 30, 20244 min read
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5 marketing mistakes of a start up
Mistakes to avoid as a start up business Marketing is difficult to tackle when you're launching a business. There are countless...

Nat Sharp
Jan 15, 20243 min read
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