The Marketing Maven

30/01/2026

I work with small businesses from many different sectors. I love problem-solving and rolling my sleeves up to make things happen. Could I do that for you too?

29/01/2026

If you’re a small business owner juggling marketing alongside everything else, you already know that Google Reviews can make or break your local visibility. But asking for reviews can feel awkward, pushy, or even desperate. The good news? It doesn’t have to be.

This guide and digital tool is for UK small business owners, freelancers, and solopreneurs who want to build a steady stream of authentic review, even though, right now you might not feel comfortable asking for feedback.

Read it today!

https://themarketingmaven.co.uk/google-reviews-local-seo/

27/01/2026

Here's one for the B2B-focused small business owners and consultants. Linked In is an important channel and this chap… well he makes the spondoolies every time he posts! $13,000 in fact.

This free course from our partner Apollo, is all about the art of social selling and optimising connections to gain revenue-generating conversations.

This course will cover:
The three principles for building trust on LinkedIn
How to leave comments that stand out
The art of crafting high-value posts (and overcoming the fear of doing so)
How to tastefully transition from conversations to meeting requests
Scripts and tips for direct messages.

Simply click to get this masterclass for free.

https://themarketingmaven.co.uk/marketing-academy-small-business/

26/01/2026

Right now, potential customers are searching for exactly what you offer.

They're ready to hire. Ready to pay.

But they're calling your competitors.

Why?

Because your competitors appear on Google and you don't.

That's it. That's the only difference.

They're not better than you.
They're not cheaper than you.
They're not more qualified than you.

They're just MORE VISIBLE.

And that visibility means:
• Their phone rings with 5-10 qualified leads per week
• They're booked out 2-3 weeks in advance
• They can actually choose which jobs to take
• They have predictable income

Want that same visibility?

It doesn't require months of learning.
It doesn't require thousands spent on agencies.
It doesn't require becoming a marketing expert.

A system with 5 GPT tools (to make it even faster to do). Start this weekend. £27.

Everything I learned in 30 years of marketing, packaged for someone who's brilliant at their trade but doesn't have time to become a marketing expert.

Get the solution: Right now, potential customers are searching for exactly what you offer.

They're ready to hire. Ready to pay.

But they're calling your competitors.

Why?

Because your competitors appear on Google and you don't.

That's it. That's the only difference.

They're not better than you.
They're not cheaper than you.
They're not more qualified than you.

They're just MORE VISIBLE.

And that visibility means:
• Their phone rings with 5-10 qualified leads per week
• They're booked out 2-3 weeks in advance
• They can actually choose which jobs to take
• They have predictable income

Want that same visibility?

It doesn't require months of learning.
It doesn't require thousands spent on agencies.
It doesn't require becoming a marketing expert.

5 GPT tools. This weekend. £27.

Everything I learned in 30 years of marketing, packaged for someone who's brilliant at their trade but doesn't have time to become a marketing expert.

https://themarketingmaven.co.uk/page-1-google-visibility-system-local-seo

P.S. 30-day money back guarantee. Test it. If it doesn't work, get your £27 back. Keep the knowledge you learned.

25/01/2026

I want to make this space an area for tips and marketing answers. Whether it's process, how-to's or systems or just, 'I was wondering…', leave your questions in the comments section below and inspired by your challenge, I'll answer it for you and the group! :)

12/01/2026

You're brilliant at what you do, but potential customers can't find you:

❌ You're on page three of Google whilst competitors take the work
❌ You've got a website that just sits there doing nothing (no traffic, no calls)
❌ You've wasted £300-500 on Facebook ads or directories that produced zero results
❌ You don't understand "SEO" or "Google Business Profile" and you're too busy to figure it out

Sound familiar?

You're not rubbish at marketing. You just need the right system and one that doesn't take you away from what you do best.

Here's what changes when you use my five-step set-up:

✅ Get your complete Google Business Profile optimised in 8 minutes (no guessing, just copy and paste what my GPT generates)
✅ Take the right photos with the right file names that actually boost your rankings (exact shot list provided)
✅ Start getting Google reviews with ready-to-send request messages (no awkward asking)
✅ Fix your website's local SEO in 7 minutes with optimised text written specifically for your business
✅ Watch your rankings improve week by week with simple 3-minute tracking
Total time this weekend: 5 hours. Then 30 minutes monthly maintenance.
You deserve to be found. This gets you visible so qualified leads ring YOUR phone, not your competitor's.

👇 Get instant access for £27: https://themarketingmaven.co.uk/page-1-google-visibility-system-local-businesses

The Page 1 Google Visibility System gets your business visible in local search results, so your phone starts ringing with qualified leads. Instant access today.

07/01/2026

Everyone's selling you tactics. Nobody's giving you the strategy. 🚨
Email marketing guru says email is the answer. Instagram expert says Reels are the answer. LinkedIn coach says LinkedIn is the answer.

They're all right. And they're all wrong.

Because tactics without strategy is just expensive noise.

You don't need another course on "one weird trick." You need to know:
✓ Which tactics matter for YOUR business
✓ How they all work together
✓ What to do first, second, and third
✓ How to measure what's actually working

That's strategy. And it's what's been missing.

For 30 years, I've helped small businesses cut through the noise and focus on what delivers results. Not what's trendy. What works.

The Marketing Strategy & Plans Simplified Bundle gives you:
→ The framework for a complete 12-month marketing roadmap
→ Focus on activity that delivers ROI
→ Ditch activity that wastes your time and money
→ Understand your customer, their needs and their journey
→ Hone your brand voice and messaging
→ Track & measure what counts→
→ No more guesswork
Stop collecting tactics. Start building a system.

Under £50. Zero agencies required.

👉 Link in bio to finally get your marketing sorted

05/01/2026

Everyone's selling you tactics. Nobody's giving you the strategy. 🚨

Email marketing guru says email is the answer. Instagram expert says Reels are the answer. LinkedIn coach says LinkedIn is the answer.

They're all right. And they're all wrong.

Because tactics without strategy is just expensive noise.

You don't need another course on "one weird trick." You need to know:

✓ Which tactics matter for YOUR business
✓ How they all work together
✓ What to do first, second, and third
✓ How to measure what's actually working.

That's strategy. And it's what's been missing.

I'm the Marketing Maven and for 30 years, I've helped small businesses cut through the noise and focus on what delivers results. Not what's trendy. What works.

Grab The Marketing Strategy & Plans Simplified Bundle and …

→ Get the framework for a complete 12-month marketing roadmap
→ Identify the marketing activity that delivers ROI
→ Ditch tactics that waste your time and money
→ Understand your customer, their needs and their journey
→ Hone your brand voice and messaging
→ Measure what counts
→ 20% off 121 marketing support and coaching

No more guesswork. Stop collecting tactics. Start building a system.

Under £50. Zero agencies required.

👉 Follow the link to get your marketing sorted
https://themarketingmaven.co.uk/how-to-write-a-rock-solid-marketing-strategy-plan/

04/01/2026

Have you ever said? 'I don't have time for a marketing strategy.' Here's the truth: you don't have time NOT to have one. Without strategy you're:

❌ Wasting money on channels your customers don't use
❌ Creating content that doesn't support your goals
❌ Making every marketing decision from scratch
❌ Wondering why you're working so hard for so little return.

With strategy you save time and money because you can…
✅ You know your roadmap so you can focus resources where they count
✅ Make faster decisions
✅ Create consistent messaging
✅ You're not distracted by what everyone else is doing, suggesting or alleged short-cuts
✅ Actually measure what works.

Deliver more with your marketing this year with a rock-solid marketing strategy and plan. Need guidance? Get our strategy bundle:

https://themarketingmaven.co.uk/products/marketing-strategy-plans-bundle/

03/01/2026

Brighton Palace Pier has been put up for sale after declining profits, highlighting the cost pressures facing UK leisure and hospitality businesses.
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31/12/2025

As a sustainable business owner, I’ve always believed that every choice we make, from the suppliers we trust to the packaging that carries our products, reflects our values.
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