August 2026: Marketing calendar and content ideas
Not sure what to post this August? We've rounded up key marketing dates your small business needs to know, plus one actionable idea per date you can actually use.
Invisible consumer: What happens to small businesses when AI does the shopping?
What happens when the customer on the other side of the screen is a machine? As AI agents move closer to becoming active participants in the economy, independent businesses may need to rethink where their real competitive advantage lies.
The unexpected benefit of building a small business
Stop marketing to everyone. Learn how authentic branding helps small businesses attract clients they genuinely enjoy working with.
June 2026: Marketing calendar and content ideas
June is full of opportunities. We’ve done the heavy lifting and dug into the June 2026 marketing calendar to bring you the dates worth knowing, plus one actionable, low-budget idea for each that you can actually use.
The megaphone and the dinner party
Imagine walking into a room where someone is standing on a chair, shouting through a megaphone. They’re yelling about their latest offer and their "limited-time" deals. Your instinct isn’t to buy, it’s to leave.
May 2026: Marketing calendar and content ideas
May is full of opportunities. We’ve done the heavy lifting and dug into the May 2026 marketing calendar to bring you the dates worth knowing, plus one actionable, low-budget idea for each that you can actually use.
When Instagram was just…Instagram
There was a time when Instagram was just the people you followed. Now, every platform is shaped by algorithms deciding what gets seen. Here’s a simple way to understand what they actually care about and what that means for small businesses.
Case study: Scaling a boutique gym in Balham from growth challenge to full capacity
Over 18 months, FitnessWorks transformed from a time-constrained gym into a fully booked, high-demand fitness brand. Through a scalable marketing system, consistent lead generation, and strategic growth, the business now operates at full capacity with a second location launching.
When everything is content, it’s hard to know what’s worth saying
Working in marketing means constantly deciding what to say next: what trends to follow, what moments to respond to, what conversations to join. But when the world feels noisy and overwhelming, it’s worth asking whether every moment needs another post. Instead, we’re sharing a few charities close to home that are doing meaningful work in London and Brighton.