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18 December, 2025

Is Your Marketing Ready for 2026? A Simple Year-End Audit for Small Businesses

Introduction As the year comes to an end, most small business owners start thinking about next year’s goals. More leads.More sales.More consistency.More clarity. But here’s the truth: You can’t build a better 2026 with the same structure you used in 2025. And that’s why a simple year-end marketing audit is one of the smartest things […]

21 October, 2025

The System That Ended “Good Month, Bad Month”

Introduction Let’s be honest, most small businesses don’t have a marketing problem — they have a consistency problem. One month, the phone’s ringing non-stop. The next month? Silence. That rollercoaster isn’t just stressful — it’s dangerous. Because inconsistent marketing leads to inconsistent cash flow, and that keeps good businesses stuck in survival mode. We’ve seen […]

14 May, 2025

Choosing the Right System to Grow a Trades Business

Introduction If you’re in the trades — whether you’re a kitchen installer, boiler engineer, or EV charger specialist — you’ve probably been told a system will “change your business.” You’ve maybe even tried one. But between confusing software, endless add-ons, and broken follow-up processes… most systems end up being more of a hassle than help. […]

24 April, 2025

Build a Smarter Growth Engine: Real Case Study, Real Results

Introduction Ever felt like your marketing is just…missing the mark? That’s exactly where one of our recent clients — a hard-working home improvement business — found themselves. They were investing real money into paid ads, crafting emails every week, and posting on social media like clockwork. But nothing stuck. 🛑 Ads weren’t converting.📭 Emails? Left […]

14 February, 2025

The Essential Business Systems for Growth

Boost your business with automation! Discover how Autus streamlines lead generation, sales, and customer service for growth and efficiency.

16 January, 2025

How Your Business Can Survive and Thrive in 2025

Introduction A recent Bank of England report highlights concerning trends, including slowing wage growth, declining employment, and rising National Insurance contributions. Economic uncertainty is nothing new for UK small businesses, but 2025 presents its own unique hurdles. Rising costs, slower growth, and changing consumer habits may feel daunting—but here’s the good news: challenges often lead […]

12 December, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Streamlining Your Small Business Marketing in 2025

Discover how small business marketing strategies like automation, and planning can save you time, reduce stress, and drive consistent results for your business.

5 November, 2024

Why Planning Your 2025 is Crucial for Success

Plan your 2025 marketing strategy now to stay competitive, leverage trends, and drive real results. Early prep sets your business up for success.

15 October, 2024

Act Now: Q4 is Crucial for Small Business Owners!

For small business owners, Q4 is the busiest and most critical time of the year. But to fully take advantage, you need a winning digital marketing strategy.

13 August, 2024

Complete Guide to Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses

Learn key marketing strategies for small businesses, including SEO, content marketing, and social media, to grow your brand and reach your audience.

30 May, 2024

Martin reflects on One Year at Autus

As I celebrate my first year at Autus Consulting, I share insights from transitioning from intern to full-time employee, and the invaluable lessons along the way

16 April, 2024

Grow Your Email List in 2024

In an era where email addresses are guarded like treasures, learn how to entice subscribers with value-driven strategies that reflect the latest in digital marketing innovation.

19 March, 2024

Unlocking the Power of Short-Form Video for Small Businesses

The digital landscape can feel like trying to shout over a crowd. It’s noisy, and it’s easy to feel overlooked. That’s where short-form video steps in

26 February, 2024

Building a “Customer for Life” Mindset

In a world governed by fleeting interactions and transactional exchanges, establishing a “Customer for Life” mindset stands as the key to sustainable business success.

19 December, 2023

Mastering the 5 S’s of Marketing!

The essential aspects encapsulated by the 5 S’s of marketing: Strategy, Structure, Story, Skills, and System.

29 November, 2023

IGNITE Your Marketing with Online Learning and Coaching

The harsh reality is that 50% of small businesses face the daunting prospect of folding within their first five years.

20 October, 2023

5 Ways Real Businesses Are Using AI in Content Creation

While the demand for high-quality content has surged, so has the need for efficiency, relevance, and innovation. Enter Artificial Intelligence (AI).

22 September, 2023

Amplify Your Marketing Results: Professional Outsourcing

In today’s digital age, marketing is the lifeblood of any business, yet it’s also a labyrinth of ever-changing algorithms, strategies, and platforms.

16 August, 2023

The Power of Brand Identity: Elevating Your Small Business

Where competition is fierce and attention spans are short, establishing a strong brand identity has never been more crucial for small business owners aiming to enhance their sales and marketing efforts.

14 July, 2023

The Power of Online Communities for Small Business Owners

Unlock success with online business communities. Collaborate, learn, and network with fellow small business owners. Gain support and find new opportunities.

16 June, 2023

Digital Transformation Hurdles for Small Business Owners

Digital transformation has emerged as a vital concept for small businesses. In this blog, we will explore the essence of digital transformation and its profound importance in today’s business environment.

17 March, 2023

How to Demystify Digital Marketing for Small Businesses

With the rapid growth of technology, digital marketing has revolutionised the way businesses promote their products and services.

11 August, 2022

3 Growth Platforms, Endless Possibilities

Increase the effectiveness of your marketing & sales and grow your revenue and customer lifetime value through 1 of our 3 recommended Revenue Growth Platforms.

5 August, 2022

Recession Proof Your Business

It’s easy to feel all doom and gloom with the constant economic challenges, but it’s more important from a business perspective to keep focused and have a plan to adapt if necessary.

14 July, 2022

Defeating Those Typical Small Business Challenges

Starting a business is a significant achievement for many entrepreneurs, but maintaining one is the ultimate challenge.

23 June, 2022

Business Core Values and Culture – it can make the difference!

Having core company values can help you ensure each of your employees, from top leadership to entry-level, are working towards the same common goal, and share a bigger purpose.

16 June, 2022

5 Challenges you are likely to encounter when growing your business

Speaking as a business owner, it’s an amazing feeling when you experience business growth

23 February, 2022

How to manage your time as a small business owner

Small business owners have to wear many hats: Managing Director, Accountant, Marketer, HR, and many more.

23 December, 2021

Avoid these issues when growing your business

Growing a business comes with a variety of different challenges, especially when the focus is on scaling a business up.

17 September, 2021

Five Benefits of Being a Digital Entrepreneur

In this digital era, many businesses, both big and small, are taking advantage of innovative means to grow their brand.

8 September, 2021

Seven Ways To Increase Your Word-of-Mouth Marketing

Contrary to what most people think, word-of-mouth marketing is still very useful in boosting sales.

3 August, 2021

Top 5 Digital Marketing Tips for Finding New Customers

Regardless of whether you’re running a start-up, small or medium sized business every business owner faces the same challenge of finding new customers.

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Is Your Marketing Ready for 2026? A Simple Year-End Audit for Small Businesses

The System That Ended “Good Month, Bad Month”

Choosing the Right System to Grow a Trades Business

Build a Smarter Growth Engine: Real Case Study, Real Results

The Essential Business Systems for Growth

How Your Business Can Survive and Thrive in 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Streamlining Your Small Business Marketing in 2025

Why Planning Your 2025 is Crucial for Success