The Benefits of Choosing a One-Stop Solo Marketing Consultant
When you’re running a business, there’s never enough time in the day. You’re spinning plates – delivering great products or services, keeping customers happy, managing your team, and planning for growth. Marketing should be the engine that powers your business forward, but finding the right support can be a challenge.
Do you hire a freelancer for social media, another for SEO, and a third for your website? Or do you work with a big agency, only to find it’s expensive and impersonal?
Here’s the good news: there’s a better option. activ consultants are solo marketers backed by a full-service agency model. They bring the personal touch of a dedicated marketing partner, with the power of a one-stop shop behind them.
In this blog, we’ll explore why more businesses are choosing activ consultants, the unique benefits of a one-stop solo marketing solution, and how it could transform your marketing – and your results.
The Business Case for Choosing a One-Stop Marketing Consultant
From our recent market research into marketing consultants in the UK, we found that many small businesses face the same frustrations: disjointed marketing efforts, high costs, slow turnaround times, and a lack of consistency across platforms.
And it’s not just perception – it’s experience. Many businesses view independent marketing consultants as:
❌ Inconsistent
❌ Unreliable
❌ Lacking the full skill set
✅ High-quality, joined-up marketing
✅ Someone who feels like part of their team
That’s where activ consultants stand out. Our consultants offer strategic thinking and delivery across multiple channels, acting as your single point of contact while being supported by a national network and professional delivery team.
That’s the one-stop shop approach – and it’s quickly becoming the preferred choice for businesses who want joined-up marketing that actually works. It’s what makes activ consultants a standout choice among marketing companies for small businesses.
The Growing UK Marketing Consultancy Opportunity
The trend is clear: more businesses are outsourcing their marketing, and more marketers are choosing the freelance or consultant route. The stats speak for themselves:
● 60,000+ self-employed UK marketing consultants – and growing
● 8–10% annual growth in UK digital marketing
● 99% of UK businesses are SMEs
● 70% of those SMEs outsource their marketing
● £50–£150/hr is the average rate for consultants
● Top consultants earn an average of £60k annually
It’s a booming space – but one with growing expectations. Businesses don’t want to manage five different people to run a single campaign. 75% of businesses say they prefer one trusted marketing partner.
Yet, 30% of freelancers struggle to retain clients. Why? Because they’re wearing too many hats and trying to do everything alone.
At activ, we do things differently. Franchisees wear the right hat for them – backed by our full agency and leadership team to deliver what they can’t (or don’t want to) themselves. It’s a smarter way to deliver everything clients expect from a digital marketing company in the UK – but with a personal, flexible, and more affordable approach.
What Does “One-Stop Shop” Really Mean?
A one-stop marketing consultant provides everything your business needs to thrive – in one place. That includes:
● Strategic marketing advice tailored to your goals
● Branding and design
● Website builds and maintenance
● SEO and content marketing
● Social media management
● Email campaigns
● Analytics and reporting
And importantly: activ consultants don’t just advise. They deliver.
They work closely with you to understand your business and objectives, then coordinate the right mix of services – without you needing to juggle multiple suppliers.
The Key Benefits for Your Business
1. Time-Saving Simplicity
Having one trusted point of contact streamlines everything. No more chasing multiple people for updates, managing different deadlines, or dealing with misaligned messages across platforms. Your activ consultant handles it all.
2. Cost-Effective Expertise
With an activ consultant, you’re accessing high-quality marketing expertise without the hefty price tag of a traditional agency. You get the same level of professionalism, for a fraction of the cost – and no compromise on results.
3. Consistent Brand Storytelling
When one person oversees all your marketing, your brand voice, look, and messaging remain consistent. That creates trust with your audience and makes your marketing more effective.
4. Strategic Thinking, Not Just Delivery
Our consultants don’t just post on social media or tweak your website. They look at the bigger picture – where you are now, where you want to be, and how to get there. You’re getting a partner in growth, not just a pair of hands.
5. Flexibility and Scalability
Whether you’re launching a new product, entering a new market, or simply want to grow your online presence, your activ consultant
Why activ Consultants Are Different
It’s easy to say “one-stop shop,” but not everyone can back it up. What makes activ consultants genuinely different is the model behind them.
Each consultant runs their own marketing business but is powered by the wider activ network – a UK-based team of designers, developers, SEO specialists, content creators, and more.
You get the personal service of a solo consultant, with the resources and reliability of a full-service agency.
Here’s what that looks like in practice:
● Your consultant builds a strategic marketing plan with you
● They brief our team to deliver the technical elements
● You get regular updates, clear communication, and measurable results
All with one clear point of contact and one seamless experience.
Built on Trust, Backed by Expertise
activ consultants are carefully selected and professionally trained. Each one has:
● Hands-on marketing experience
● Access to ongoing training and mentoring
● Support from a UK-wide delivery team
● Tools and templates to deliver high-quality work
We believe small businesses deserve big thinking – without the big agency attitude. That’s what we deliver.
Is It Time to Simplify Your Marketing?
If you’re tired of managing marketing in bits and pieces, or feel like you’re not getting the return you should, then it’s time to try a smarter approach.
An activ consultant can help you:
● Align your marketing with your business goals
● Deliver everything you need in one place
● Save time, reduce costs, and get better results
Find Your Local activ Consultant
We have expert consultants across the UK, ready to help you grow your business with clarity, confidence, and creativity.
Let’s take marketing off your plate – and put it into the hands of someone who treats your business like their own.
