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straight answers for local businesses
The questions owners ask me most, answered in plain English: what things cost, what actually works, and where to start.
Do I need a new website or just a refresh?
How to tell whether your small business website needs updating or replacing, what each option costs in the UK, and the quick fixes that make the biggest difference.
Read moreDo local influencers actually work for small businesses?
How local creator campaigns work for cafés, salons and shops, the difference between gifting and paid posts, and the UK rules on labelling ads.
Read moreHow can a small business use AI to save time?
Practical, plain-English ways small businesses can use AI and automation to cut admin, without losing the personal touch.
Read moreHow do I get my business to show up on Google Maps?
A simple checklist for local businesses to appear in Google Maps and “near me” searches, using a free Google Business Profile.
Read moreHow much does social media management cost for a small business in Cheshire?
A straight answer on what local businesses pay for social media help in 2026, what you should get for your money, and the red flags to watch for.
Read moreWhat should a café post on Instagram?
Twelve practical Instagram post ideas for independent cafés, restaurants and coffee shops, plus how often to post and how to make it manageable.
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