Consortium - more than marketing

Consortium - more than marketing Marketing and Business development services to SMEs, specialising in the professional service sector.

We are passionate about marketing and business development! If you need help marketing your business then we would love to talk to you!

Standing out on LinkedIn takes more than being good at what you do...Plenty of professional services firms are full of g...
12/06/2026

Standing out on LinkedIn takes more than being good at what you do...

Plenty of professional services firms are full of genuinely talented people who still find it hard to be seen as the go-to name in their field. The expertise is there but it just isn't landing in a feed that's already crowded and noisy.

That's where we come in. At Consortium, we give your team the skills and confidence to turn LinkedIn connections into real conversations. That means sharpening profiles so they actually say something, building a networking habit that puts people in front of the right contacts, and helping each person sound like themselves rather than a job title.

Done well, LinkedIn stops being a chore you keep meaning to get to and starts being somewhere people actually find you.

If that sounds useful for your team, book a call with our Founder below.

https://calendly.com/larasquires/training?back=1&month=2026-05

Are your fee-earners too buried in client work to think about marketing?It's one of the most common situations we see. P...
11/06/2026

Are your fee-earners too buried in client work to think about marketing?

It's one of the most common situations we see. Professional services firms are full of genuinely talented people, but billing targets and a full caseload leave very little room for anything else. Business development becomes the thing everyone agrees is important and nobody has time for. The website goes stale, the LinkedIn posts dry up, and good ideas never make it past the "we should really do that!" stage.

And of course, we completely understand. When a client deadline is in front of you, it will always win out over writing an article or planning a campaign. The problem is that marketing then only happens in the quiet weeks (which, for most busy firms, never quite arrive!).

That's where we come in. We act as your outsourced marketing department, picking up everything from the strategic direction down to the day-to-day content, so the work actually gets done consistently rather than in occasional bursts. Your team stays focused on client delivery, and your firm stays visible while they do.

Being time-poor shouldn't mean your firm goes quiet. If marketing keeps slipping to the bottom of the list, we'd be glad to talk.

https://www.consortiumbiz.co.uk/

Not sure Instagram is worth your firm's time? You're not alone! Plenty of lawyers assume it's all influencers and consum...
10/06/2026

Not sure Instagram is worth your firm's time? You're not alone! Plenty of lawyers assume it's all influencers and consumer brands.

The way people choose a lawyer has shifted. They're researching professionals on social media, looking for someone who feels human and approachable before they ever make contact. For consumer-facing practice areas especially, that's a real opportunity to tap into.

Our latest guide from Sarah Laflin walks through what actually works on Instagram in 2026; from personal profiles vs firm accounts, to Reels, carousels and Stories, to staying compliant while still showing personality. Swipe through for the highlights, and the full guide is linked below:

https://bit.ly/4vh6w7p

Say hello to Sarah Laflin, one of our Marketing and Account Managers here at Consortium.Sarah has worked across a real s...
04/06/2026

Say hello to Sarah Laflin, one of our Marketing and Account Managers here at Consortium.

Sarah has worked across a real spread of sectors over the years, publishing, charity, education, construction and care, and that mix shows in how she works. It means she can bring both creativity and precision to a brief, and pick up the specific challenges a professional services firm faces without missing a beat.

Day to day, Sarah looks after a portfolio of professional services clients, building marketing that's structured, results-focused and shaped around what each firm is actually trying to achieve. Clients value her thoughtful approach and her knack for turning complex, messy requirements into clear, effective activity. In her spare time, she's a keen fitness instructor.

'I love how marketing never stands still! The principles may stay the same, but the means of achieving the goals are constantly evolving in terms of technology and culture. I enjoy the continual learning and helping clients to achieve their desired outcomes in the most effective and impactful way.'

Find out more about Sarah here: https://bit.ly/478Ovzn

What's holding your team back from winning more of the work they're capable of?For a lot of firms, this could be due to ...
03/06/2026

What's holding your team back from winning more of the work they're capable of?

For a lot of firms, this could be due to having the wrong business development in place. Plenty of brilliant lawyers find it hard to turn good opportunities into actual instructions, and good news, that's a skill that can be learned!

That's exactly what our BD Academy is built to do. Led by our founder and BD expert Squires, it gives your team the practical skills and confidence to win new work:

♦️ Tailored BD approaches: strategies built around individual strengths, not a one-size-fits-all script
♦️ Client development: getting more value and stronger retention from the relationships you already have
♦️ Pitch training: delivering presentations that actually win the work
♦️ LinkedIn coaching: building personal brands that widen your referral pipeline

When BD becomes part of how a team thinks day to day, the results show up in the pipeline.

Ready to give your team that edge? https://www.consortiumbiz.co.uk/services/bd-academy/

How seriously does your law firm really take Chambers and The Legal 500?Too often the submission gets pulled together in...
02/06/2026

How seriously does your law firm really take Chambers and The Legal 500?

Too often the submission gets pulled together in a rush a few weeks before deadline, last year's wording lightly edited, referees contacted late, and the finished piece left in a folder, never reused...

But it's worth remembering what rankings actually do. Clients rarely go straight from a directory listing to instructing you, BUT, the rankings shape perception; they back up your pitches, bios and LinkedIn. And as more research runs through AI-driven search, that kind of independent endorsement matters more than ever.

More often than not, the firms that rank well aren't better lawyers than their competitors... they've just put proper time into presenting their work clearly.

If directory season has a habit of creeping up on you, our latest article from Lou Gilbert is worth a read. Lou covers how to get more from your submissions, and where bringing in external support can make all the difference.

https://bit.ly/4wUE90u

Is your law firm’s social media actually doing it's job? If you’re just posting sporadic and generic news, then it is li...
26/05/2026

Is your law firm’s social media actually doing it's job? If you’re just posting sporadic and generic news, then it is likely to be letting you down.

Most firms have a presence but lack a strategy. The gap is authority; a generic feed might look active, but it rarely builds the specialist trust needed to convert followers into clients.

In 2026, social media is a trust-building tool, not a megaphone. You need a strategy that leverages individual expertise and sector depth to create real commercial value.

Master social media for your law firm with one of our blogs.

https://www.consortiumbiz.co.uk/social-media-for-law-firms/

How do you know if a marketing agency is actually the right fit? If you’re judging them solely on a flashy pitch, you’re...
20/05/2026

How do you know if a marketing agency is actually the right fit? If you’re judging them solely on a flashy pitch, you’re taking a massive risk.

Most firms want external help but struggle to distinguish between generalists and true legal specialists. The gap is sector depth; a generic agency might know marketing, but they rarely grasp the regulatory nuances and partner structures unique to the legal world.

In 2026, the wrong choice doesn't just waste budget, it stalls your growth. You need a partner who builds long-term authority and commercial value, not just one who chases vanity metrics.

Learn how to choose the right legal marketing partner with us.

https://www.consortiumbiz.co.uk/choosing-a-legal-marketing-agency/

Business Development is vital to every organisation and you must consider it a priority even if you are not looking for ...
19/05/2026

Business Development is vital to every organisation and you must consider it a priority even if you are not looking for growth.

Our BD Academy turns technical experts into confident brand ambassadors through modular training. We help you to identify and assess opportunities, and find creative ways to reach new clients and markets.

We cover everything from networking mastery to winning pitches, giving your firm the practical tools to grow fee income without awkward sales tactics.

Click the link below to talk with Lara Squires today and book you BD training.

People do business with people they know, like and trust - this takes time, so ensure you prioritise BD.

https://calendly.com/larasquires/bd45min?back=1&month=2026-04

We're exhibiting at the Resolution Family Conference on 21-22 May!If you're attending, come and find us... we'd love to ...
15/05/2026

We're exhibiting at the Resolution Family Conference on 21-22 May!

If you're attending, come and find us... we'd love to chat about how we support family law firms with their marketing.

Will you be there? Let us know in the comments 👇

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