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Solving Your Retail Business Challenges

Empowering Your Business

Solving your problem, by filling the skills gaps for entrepreneurs looking to set up or run their small retail business. Offering support in all aspects of running a small business, from the financials to the marketing to the merchandising, but with the benefit of a creative, commercial mind.

Maximising Business Potential

Do you know how to write a business plan?  What a rate of sale is?  How to calculate forward cover?  What the heck a SWOT is?  How to complete a VAT return?  How to apply for a copyright?  How to work out an open to buy?  How to negotiate?  How to build a website?  How to create engaging social media content?  Or even just how to work out a margin?  I can help with all of these!

My Journey

Discover why I am the go-to solution for small retail businesses seeking expert guidance and support.

I am dedicated to helping small retail businesses thrive by offering innovative and effective consulting services. My passion for empowering entrepreneurs drives me to provide unparalleled support and guidance.

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How I Can Help

There are a range of services I can offer to address your retail business needs and drive success.

Strategic Planning

Crafting comprehensive strategies tailored to your business goals and market dynamics.

Operational Excellence

Implementing efficient operational plans to enhance productivity and streamline business processes.

Financial Advisory

Providing expert financial advice and insights to optimise your business resources.

Marketing Solutions

Creating innovative marketing strategies to elevate your brand and attract your target audience.

Small Business Stats

5.51m

Small Business in the UK

360,000

Business created each year

20%

Businesses fail in the first year

60%

Businesses fail in the first 3 years

This doesn't need to be the case

Charlie and Lucie

My Approach

The Method to Success

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Analysis & Insights

Identifying challenges and opportunities for sustainable growth

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Tailored Strategies

Crafting customised solutions aligned with your business objectives

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Effective Execution

Delivering impactful and enduring results

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Continuous Support

Providing ongoing monitoring and support as your business evolves

Client Success Stories

WHY CHOOSE ME? 

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If you’re wondering where to start with your new business then I can help. 

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As a small business consultant, I deliver tailored solutions to maximise your business potential and achieve sustainable growth.

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If you’re still not sure, then maybe some feedback from my previous clients might help….​​

Louisa Hirst
"Charlie: Your Ultimate Business Wingwoman – Creative, Connected, and gets the job done!”

Lou Hirst

VillageBN3 | Owner
Nina Kolokouri
“Charlie embodies a unique blend of creativity and operational excellence that any small business would value immensely."

Nina Kolokouri

Partner at Essential Film International | Senior Film Executive
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“My new website is excellent and has far exceeded my expectations! If you’re thinking about hiring Charlie, don’t waste another second and hire her!”

Abbie Bartlett

The Tie Dye Hippie | Owner

Let's chat

If you'd like an informal chat about your new or growing business then just book a time for us to chat.

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