Exaltis Solutions Ltd

17/06/2026

Something pretty special is happening for small businesses across Sunderland. 💛

On Monday night, a group of us got together with Market Collective for an evening that was part of the Digitising the High Street project. And honestly, calling it "networking" doesn't do it justice.

There was nobody waiting their turn to sell at each other. No agenda. Just a genuine community of small-business owners who actually want to see each other do well — swapping ideas, sharing a laugh, and cheering each other on (quite literally up a climbing wall, in my case).

That community is the whole point of Digitising the High Street. It gives independent shops real, funded, practical help to get found online and bring more people through the door. And, just as importantly, people in their corner while they do it.

From Adventure Sunderland to Reynold's Outdoor Centre, The Flowerchild Florist, FruFru & Friends and loads more brilliant local businesses, it's a proper community building each other up.
Oh, and we ended the night on a boat off Roker, surrounded by dolphins. Just because. 🐬

The best bit? The project's carrying on across Sunderland for another term. And I'd love to see this kind of support reach high streets right across the North East.

If you're a small business owner in the area and you'd like to be part of it, we'd genuinely love to have you. Drop me a message, or get in touch with Racheal at Market Collective.

The full story (climbing wall, dolphins, the lot) is on the blog: https://exaltis.uk/digitising-the-high-street-sunderland/

08/06/2026

Today is the last day to vote for us in the Local Business Awards, and we'd really appreciate your vote in each category! 🥰

North East Web Design Business of The Year: https://mylocalawards.co.uk/business/exaltis/

and

Business Consultancy of the Year: https://mylocalawards.co.uk/business/exaltis-solutions/

Wish us luck! 😁

08/06/2026

Have you ever searched for your own business on Google and felt your heart sink a little when it wasn't there?

You are honestly not alone, and the good news is it's usually simpler (and cheaper) to fix than you'd expect.

Our new guide breaks down exactly why your business might be hiding, plus five free things you can do this week to start showing up for local customers. Have a read here:

https://exaltis.uk/why-isnt-my-business-showing-up-on-google/

A simple guide to local visibility, Google Business Profiles and the free fixes most North East businesses miss.

04/06/2026

Right, I've gone and written a book. Well, a guide.

It's called The Small Business Google Visibility Toolkit, which I'll admit isn't the most thrilling title you'll read this year, but stick with me.....

If you run a local business and the enquiries have gone a bit quiet, your Google Business Profile is the first place to look. It's free, it's powerful, and most people set it up once and never touch it again.

I can help you optimise your Google Business profile, but if you would rather do it yourself, I have written a step-by-step guide to help you do just that.

It's £14.99, and it's here whenever you fancy a read: https://exaltis.uk/product/the-small-business-google-visibility-toolkit/

Have a look, and if you'd rather not be spending your evenings fiddling about with Google to get more sales, you know where I am. 😊

27/05/2026

Your Google Business Profile should be a huge FREE marketing asset for you that brings in customers, but I speak to so many small business owners who just let theirs stagnate.

When was the last time you looked at your profile? Do you know if it's working? 🤔

A simple test you can do right now is to open up your Google Business Profile and look at the number of interactions you have (the calls, website clicks, and directions Google logs for you). Is it a decent number?

If it's really low, your Google Business profile needs some attention (and you can fix it yourself if you have the time).

Here are the most common mistakes and how you can fix them:

https://exaltis.uk/google-business-profile-mistakes/

Give your profile ten minutes this week. I'd bet you find at least two things worth sorting.

26/05/2026

We've been nominated for not one but TWO My Local Awards here in the North East: Web Design Business of the Year, and Business Consultancy of the Year! 🥳🥳🥳

The best bit? These awards are decided entirely by public vote. No judging panels, no pay-to-win, just real people backing the local businesses they rate. So if we're going to win, it'll be because of you.

If we've helped your business and you think we're worth a vote, we'd be so grateful. And if not, no hard feelings at all. Honesty always wins with us.

Voting closes on 8 June and takes about a minute (you just confirm with a quick code to your email to keep it fair). You can vote here:

https://exaltis.uk/exaltis-has-been-nominated-for-two-north-east-business-awards/

Thank you!! 😍

Exaltis has been nominated for two North East My Local Awards, Web Design Business of the Year and Business Consultancy of the Year.

19/05/2026

Well this was a lovely surprise this morning! Thank you for the nomination! 😍

13/05/2026

It's Mental Health Awareness Week, and today I'm writing about something a lot of small business owners feel but rarely say out loud — how lonely working for yourself can be.

Everyone thinks you're "lucky" to work from home. What they don't see is the hours, the stress, the weeks where you don't really speak to another adult, and the decisions you've been turning over for ages because nobody around you fully understands the business.

It's not good for your head, and it's not good for the business either.

On the blog this week, I've written about what genuinely helps, why the people you surround yourself with matter more than we admit, and why I built The Founders' Room.

If you've ever felt any of this, you are absolutely not on your own. 💛

👉 https://exaltis.uk/loneliness-running-own-business/

Be kind to yourselves this week.

Elaine xx

Running a small business can be lonely. Here's what helps and why the people you surround yourself with matter more than you think.

11/05/2026

We have exciting news this month: after eight years on Scotswood Road, Exaltis has officially moved into the Northern Design Centre in Gateshead.This move is just the first step in a much bigger plan for the year ahead.

Here's what's changed, what hasn't, and what it means if you're a client, or a small business owner anywhere in Newcastle, Gateshead, or the wider North East:

Exaltis has moved into the Northern Design Centre in Gateshead. This move is just the first step in a much bigger plan for the year ahead.

11/05/2026

Starting the week off with a meeting in Whitley Bay. Can't wait to launch this new site for a fabulous new business.