1. What does Marketing Starts Here do?
Marketing Starts Here provides marketing strategy, planning and practical support for small business owners. Whether you need a clearer plan, help figuring out what’s working, ongoing guidance or someone to manage your marketing, there are different ways we can work together.
2. What types of businesses do you work with?
I work with independent retailers, service providers, solopreneurs and other small businesses, including brick-and-mortar, home-based and online businesses.
I’m based in St. Marys, Ontario, and work with businesses throughout Southwestern Ontario, including Stratford, Sarnia, London and surrounding communities. I also work with businesses remotely.
3. Can you help me figure out why my marketing isn’t working?
Absolutely. Sometimes it’s difficult to see what’s happening with your marketing when you’re the one doing it all.
We’ll look at what you’re currently doing, what’s getting results, where there might be gaps and what needs attention. From there, we can develop a practical plan with clear priorities so you know what to work on next.
4. Can I hire you as a part-time marketing manager?
Yes. If your business needs someone to oversee and coordinate its marketing without hiring a full-time employee, I offer part-time marketing management.
Depending on your needs, that could include coordinating campaigns, planning promotions, managing content and keeping your marketing activities organized and moving.
5. Can you help with specific marketing activities, such as social media or email marketing?
Yes. You don’t have to hire me to manage all your marketing.
I also provide support with social media content creation and scheduling, email marketing, newsletters, copywriting, promotional campaigns, content calendars and website content updates.
We can decide which activities you need help with and arrange support around those priorities.
6. How do I know which marketing service is right for my business?
That depends on what you’re currently doing and where you need help.
You might need a focused action plan, a more comprehensive marketing review, ongoing professional guidance or someone to take care of specific marketing activities.
If you’re not sure, we can talk through what’s happening with your marketing and figure out which option makes the most sense.