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04/02/2026

Fantastic turnout today for - if you’re a business registered in the borough of contact them to attend on the first Wednesday of the month https://greenwichconnect.co.uk. Big thanks to for hosting today’s event.

01/10/2025

Starting a new marketing partnership?

The first meeting matters more than you think.
It’s where you set expectations, agree on priorities, and build the foundation for working well together.

Our new guide shows how to prepare, what to ask, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
It also includes a free meeting checklist you can download, plus tips for managing the partnership day to day.

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Learn how to build a successful marketing partnership with clear goals, budgets, and communication for lasting results.

30/09/2025

Hiring a marketing agency should help your business grow, not give you headaches.

But too often, small businesses face hidden costs, unclear results, or partners that don’t understand their needs.

We’ve broken down the most common problems with digital marketing agencies and how you can resolve them (also, how to understand it's time to moove on).

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Small business owners, discover the most common problems when working with digital marketing agencies or freelancers, and how to fix them.

26/09/2025

Trying to reach everyone usually means reaching no one.

Small businesses often waste money on marketing because they treat all customers the same.

What if you could work out which customer group matches your business best, and focus your messages just for them?

We built a simple Customer Segmentation Table to help you do just that - compare audience groups, pick one to focus on, and make every marketing pound count.

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Turn guesswork into strategy. Use our Customer Segmentation Table to find your best customers and focus your marketing where it counts.

25/09/2025

You may already do marketing right, but are you using the kind of psychology that turns customers into fans?

Small businesses often miss out not because their product isn’t solid, but because subtle things in how they present themselves stop people from saying “yes.”

We picked six psychological “triggers” that small businesses can use to make marketing feel more human and persuasive.

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Advanced sales psychology techniques that turn browsers into buyers. 6 psychological triggers every small business owner should know.

24/09/2025

You might think people buy with their heads, but most buying decisions happen with their hearts.

Small businesses often lose out not because their product isn’t good enough, but because they don’t tap into what really moves people: emotion, urgency, trust.

We’ve shared the psychological levers behind buying and how you can use them in honest, human-first ways.

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23/09/2025

You can have the best product in the world, but if you get your audience wrong your marketing will flop.

Many small businesses struggle not because their offer is weak, but because they’re aiming it at the wrong people.

Get the audience right, and every message lands stronger, every penny works harder, and growth feels easier.

In our article we share the 10 most common market segmentation mistakes small businesses make and how you can avoid them.

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Stop wasting money on marketing that doesn't work. Learn the 10 biggest market segmentation mistakes small businesses make and how to fix them.

22/09/2025

Your Google Business Profile is often the first impression customers get of your company.

Done well, it puts you at the top of local searches, shows the right details instantly, and builds trust before someone even visits your website.

Our new guide explains how to set up and optimise your profile so it works as a true local SEO power tool.
Read the full post: https://bit.ly/4nccIdB

If you want nearby customers to choose you first, your profile is the place to start.

Google Business Profile Optimisation is the fastest way for a small business to get noticed locally. Get found with our step-by-step guide.

20/09/2025

We’ve just finished a one-off SEO project with TRUP – a local charity doing important work in the community.

The project was generously funded by Cory, the company behind the Riverside Energy recovery facility in Belvedere.

We helped TRUP fix technical issues on their site, improve the mobile experience, add fresh content, and gave their team the knowledge and tools to keep building on the progress.

TRUP is now appearing in searches they were missing before, making it easier for people to discover and support the work they do.

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We’re pleased to share the results of a one-off SEO and digital marketing project we recently completed for TRUP (The Re-Use Partnership), made possible through the generous support of Cory. The goal of the project was to boost TRUP’s online visibility, make their website easier to use, and prov...

19/09/2025

When someone searches “plumber near me” or “café in Greenwich”, are they seeing you, or your competitors?

Our latest blog explains how Local SEO helps small businesses get found fast. We cover what’s new in 2025 and the first three steps every business should take today.

👉 Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3Ixsn83

If you want nearby customers to find your business before anyone else, this is where to start.

Local SEO for small businesses is more important than ever. It helps you show up and helps nearby customers choose you over competitors.

12/09/2025

Running a local business?

Not every marketer partner is the right fit.

If you serve a local area, you need a partner who gets your streets, your footfall, and your pace.

In this week’s Bots & Brains episode, we have a quick chat about how to choose the right person (or team) to help, plus some simple checks to avoid mismatches and keep control of your website, data, and local presence.

Listen to the episode here: https://bit.ly/3UJpqDZ

Prefer reading? Check out our article “How to Choose the Right Digital Marketing Partner” and grab the free downloadable 20-question checklist inside: https://bit.ly/4oTGoNL

10/09/2025

Flat results aren’t a “lead” problem. They’re a partner-fit problem.

Before you sign another retainer, pressure-test the fit.

In this episode of Bots & Brains, we talk honestly about what can go wrong in marketing partnerships and how to spot it early.

We share questions to help you figure out how to choose your marketing partner, and what to look (and listen) out for during those early conversations.

It’s a quick, no-nonsense conversation to help you avoid wasted time (and budget).
Listen to the episode here: https://bit.ly/3UJpqDZ

Prefer reading? Check out our article “How to Choose the Right Digital Marketing Partner” and grab the free 20-question checklist inside: https://bit.ly/4oTGoNL