Are You a High Street Hero on the Brink of Burnout?
Discover how to overcome common marketing challenges and grow your local business with tailored strategies from Growth Spark Marketing.
Data Shows 70% of UK Shoppers Prefer Local: A Guide to Winning Them Over
As a digital marketer, it’s key to keep up with how people shop. I’ve seen a big change: more UK shoppers are choosing local brands. This change is both a chance and a challenge for businesses wanting to keep these customers. The UK Retail Trend Report 2025 shows most people now like shopping locally. They…
Beyond Visible: A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Local Leader Online
You’ve done the hard work. You’ve claimed your online profiles, you’re posting on social media, and customers are starting to find you. You’re no longer invisible. But now, you’re looking at the businesses that truly dominate your local area—the ones that seem to be everywhere—and you’re asking the next big question: “How do I go…
Our Playbook: How We Grew a Local Dog Groomer’s Facebook Group to over 9,000 Engaged Members
Every independent business owner has a dream. For Sarah, the passionate founder of “Love Your Furry Friend,” a boutique dog grooming salon in Essex, the dream was simple: to create a real community for local dog lovers. She had the passion. She had the expertise. Her clients adored her, and their dogs left looking immaculate…
How to Get Your Business in the Google Local Pack: A 2025 Checklist
Boost your local SEO with this 2025 checklist to get your business in the Google Local Pack.
Are You a High Street Hero? It’s Time the World Knew It.
Posted on: 14 June 2025 | By: The Team at Growth Spark Marketing It’s 8 PM on a Tuesday. The shutters are down, the street outside is quiet, and as you lock up your shop, you feel that familiar mix of exhaustion and pride. You’ve spent the day perfecting your craft, serving your customers, and…
