Strategic Marketing Consultant in Yorkshire for Local & Small Businesses

Marketing consultancy that will grow your business.

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The Local Marketing Consultant for Your Business

Sarah Lambley is a Chartered Marketing Consultant providing strategic consultancy for SMEs across Yorkshire, specialising in fractional CMO support and brand marketing growth. Whether you are a local small to medium-sized business in Leeds, a manufacturing firm in Sheffield, or a growing brand in York, I provide the strategic marketing oversight you need to grow. As a Marketing Consultant in Yorkshire with 25 years of experience, I bridge the gap between sustainable marketing ideas for small businesses and the execution of a profitable commercial strategy.

Perhaps you’re facing the following issues:

  • Marketing never gets done – it’s low on the priority list.
  • Marketing is ‘ad hoc’ and based on guesswork or gut feel.
  • You need strategic marketing plans and have no idea what has to change or where to start.
  • Your current marketing ‘doesn’t work’ or you perceive what’s been done was a waste of money.
  • You’re stuck in a tactical loop – trying different social media posts, ads or emails, but don’t understand it.
  • You are halfway through another brand or marketing project, but are stuck.

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Sarah Lambley Marketing Consultant in Yorkshire and Brand Specialist Marketing for Small to Medium Businesses

Sarah Lambley FCIM CMktr - Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing & Chartered Marketer

Bespoke Marketing Consultancy for Small Companies

I work 1-2-1 with you and your business to deliver brand and marketing initiatives. Scaling your business requires more than just tactics. It requires a senior marketing consultancy partner who can diagnose, navigate and healthcheck your brand and someone who understands the Yorkshire SME landscape.

My marketing services include:

  1. Strategic Marketing Audits

    I'll look under the hood of your business to identify why your current marketing isn't converting.

  2. Marketing Planning & Workshops

    Turning marketing ideas for small business into a 12-month roadmap that your team can actually follow.

  3. Fractional CMO Support

    Senior-level leadership on a part-time basis. Ideal for businesses that have outgrown their current marketing but aren't ready for a full-time Director.

  4. Brand Marketing

    Brand marketing in my specialism, using brand archetypes to identify your brand voice and a successful tailored marketing strategy.

More Than Just a Freelancer: A Chartered Marketing Consultant and Strategic Partner

Many small companies hire a marketing person only to find they lack the strategic depth to drive ROI. As an FCIM Chartered Marketer, I bring a level of rigour to your business marketing consultancy that ensures every pound spent is an investment, not an expense.

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Marketing Mentor and Chartered Marketing Consultant

1-2-1 Marketing Consultancy For Local Businesses

When you work with me 1-2-1, it’s a unique approach, tailored for you.

My Process

  1. We discuss your challenges and where your business is today.
  2. We review your goals together and work out how we’re going to get you there.
  3. We create a logical, actionable plan, that’s fits with your marketing budget that can be implemented straightaway.

SME Marketing Consultancy: FAQ

Wondering whether consultancy is right for you? Take a look at my answers to some frequently asked questions below.

Why should I hire a marketing consultant?

Good question!

If you are having marketing success and you have a strong team in-house with great knowledge, you shouldn’t!

And I’m not in the business of trying to sell you something you don’t need.

But if you agree with any of the statements below, it’s probably worth at least an initial phone call.

  • Marketing is often at the bottom of my ‘to do ‘list
  • I/We don’t have time to really focus on marketing
  • All our business comes from referral so I worry about what happens if the referrals stop
  • I have all these marketing ideas in my head but don’t know where to start
  • We have high staff turnover in marketing
  • We struggle to hire the right marketers with the right skills for our business
  • We don’t have a formal marketing plan in place
  • We’ve never done any customer research
  • We’re spending money on marketing activity but not seeing the benefit
  • Marketing isn’t a very commercial role – it’s more of a ‘colouring in’ department
  • Marketers don’t understand how to sell or how to report meaningful numbers

What does a small business marketing consultant do?

There are lots of SME marketing consultants and agencies out there.  Not all are equal.

A good marketing consultant will do the following:

  • Understand your business
  • Help you to map the market
  • Develop your segmentation & targeting strategy
  • Create a marketing plan which covers positioning and messaging
  • Help you to grow your business and make more money
  • Help to make marketing a commercially focused discipline within your organisation

How much do you charge for marketing consultancy?

I offer various packages but will also quote for specific work following an initial conversation.

Here are some examples:

  • Copywriting and content creation = From £600 + VAT
  • To mentor your existing marketing team = From £695 + VAT
  • To run a research programme = From £1,500 + VAT
  • To write a marketing plan = From £2,400 + VAT
  • To establish your brand strategy and create a brand pack = From £3,950 + VAT

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What if I need help but I have very little budget?

I understand – it’s difficult when you’re running a smaller boot-strapped enterprise.

I offer a couple of affordable options for those not wanting to invest too much initially.

Or you could try a 90-Minute 1:1 Strategy Call + Action Plan (£195)

If you’re not ready for full mentoring but want tailored guidance, this is your next step.

Here’s what you’ll get:

  • A focused 90-minute call with me to tackle your biggest marketing challenge
  • A personalised written action plan delivered afterwards
  • Clarity on what to prioritise — so you can move forward with confidence

Supporting Growth Across the Yorkshire Region

I am proud to be a small business marketing consultant deeply rooted in the North. I’m available and have provided consultancy services are in-person across:

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Sarah led a full review of Localz brand strategy and positioning working closely with our Marketing Director and executive team. Throughout the process Sarah was professional, efficient, great at quickly extracting useful and impactful insights and then communicating them in a manner that made them highly actionable. The influence and outcome of Sarah's work helped align our whole business from product development through to go to market and enabled us to step up the clarity of our communicationTim Andrew, Founder, Localz
Sarah is an absolute joy to work with and so talented at what she does. She has great insight and intuition and the ability to draw information from you in an easy and supportive way. Sarah has the ability to define your brand in a way that truly reflects what you are trying to build, and provides a solid base from which to build and grow your business.Sally Bendtson, Founder & MD, Limelight HR
Sarah's unique ability to identify and leverage market trends has kept us a step ahead of our competitors. Her strategies are not only inventive but also practical and results-oriented. She has a keen sense for understanding our clients' needs and translating them into impactful marketing campaigns that resonate with our target audience. Ian Preston, MD Preston Baker

Considering Marketing Training for your your business?

Explore my Marketing Mentoring or SME Academy

Choose either 1:1 in-house mentoring or, if you’d prefer remote, self-paced learning, then sign up for my SME Marketing Academy.

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Your Local Small Business Marketing Consultant in Yorkshire

Looking for an expert marketing consultant in Yorkshire or northern England? Sarah Lambley FCIM provides strategic marketing consultancy for SMEs and small businesses in Leeds, York, Sheffield and across the UK. Get local insights and senior-level strategy without the full-time cost.

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