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B2B Demand Generation System 2026: How to Build Repeatable Marketing That Works
Discover how to build a repeatable B2B demand generation system that turns marketing into a predictable revenue engine. Learn why most demand generation fails and the systematic approach that generates 40-60% more conversations in 12 weeks for SMEs.
Clare Patterson
2 days ago8 min read


The Marketing Strategies I'm Using in 2026 (And Why You Should Too)
The marketing landscape has shifted fast. Waiting until January means you’re already behind. These are the 2026 marketing strategies I’m using for myself and SME clients. Not theory. Not enterprise tactics. Practical moves that reflect how people actually search, engage, and buy now, from YouTube and on-platform lead capture to AI used properly and the new SEO beyond Google.
Clare Patterson
5 days ago7 min read


B2B Marketing Strategies 2025: Why the Traditional Funnel Is Dead (And What Works Now)
Discover why traditional B2B marketing strategies don't work in 2025. Learn the 5 dead tactics killing your results and the proven alternatives that generate real conversations and qualified leads for SMEs.
Clare Patterson
Dec 18, 202510 min read


Why Brand Awareness for SMEs Is a £20K Mistake (and What to Do Instead)
Most SMEs waste £20K a year “building brand awareness.” The corporate playbook says visibility matters — but for companies under £10M, it’s a trap. This article breaks down why recognition doesn’t equal revenue and shows you how to capture real demand instead.
Clare Patterson
Dec 12, 20253 min read


Modern SEO Strategy: Why Search Is Bigger Than Google (5-Step Framework)
Modern SEO strategy goes far beyond Google rankings. If you're still focusing exclusively on Google, you're missing about 70% of your potential customers. Today's buyers discover solutions on TikTok, research on YouTube, ask ChatGPT for recommendations, and make purchase decisions on Amazon. This guide shows you the practical 5-step modern SEO strategy framework that works across every platform where your customers actually search.
Clare Patterson
Dec 2, 202511 min read


6 AI Prompts for Business That Save 8 Hours Per Week
Stop wasting time on AI prompts that don't work. These 6 AI prompts for business are field-tested with real SMEs and designed to save you 8 hours per week. Get copy-paste templates for content calendars, email rewrites, positioning audits, lead magnets, follow-up messages, and content ideas. Each prompt includes complete instructions and delivers 80% ready-to-use output. Whether you're a founder, marketing director, or sales leader, these AI prompts for business will transfor
Clare Patterson
Nov 21, 20258 min read


The Two-Page Marketing Strategy for SMEs That Actually Works
The Two-Page Marketing Strategy for SMEs That Actually Works: Stop creating plans that end up in drawers. Get clarity on your goals, identify ideal customers, and build a 90-day action plan you'll stick to. This practical marketing strategy for SMEs delivers focus, discipline, and real results. Free template available.
Clare Patterson
Nov 11, 20256 min read


Content Ideas for Business Leaders: 11 Proven Frameworks That Actually Work
The hardest part of content marketing isn't writing—it's knowing what to write about. This guide gives business leaders 11 practical content ideas that demonstrate expertise, start conversations, and attract clients without burning you out.
Clare Patterson
Oct 28, 20256 min read


Why you must fix email deliverability now
If emails are missing inboxes, fix email deliverability fast: clean lists, verify addresses, segment smartly, simplify design, invite replies, and stay consistent.
Clare Patterson
Oct 20, 20253 min read


Essential Marketing Metrics for SMEs That Actually Drive Growth
Essential Marketing Metrics for SMEs That Actually Drive Growth: Stop tracking impressions and likes. Focus on three impact metrics that matter—Conversations, Proposals, and Clients. Vanity metrics don't pay wages. Download our free Impact Metrics Framework and start measuring marketing performance that drives real revenue.
Clare Patterson
Oct 9, 20254 min read


Stop Spamming: How SMEs Can Make Outreach Warmer with AI
Cold outreach. The words alone make most business leaders wince. Nobody likes sending it. Nobody likes receiving it. Yet, for many SMEs,...
Clare Patterson
Oct 2, 20253 min read


Build Trust Before You Pitch: AI Marketing for Smarter Lead Generation
If there’s one thing guaranteed to kill a sale, it’s pitching too soon. SME leaders tell me this all the time: “We’ve got names, we’re...
clare8184
Sep 24, 20253 min read


Ramp Up AI Lead Generation for SMEs: Step 2 – Stop Wasting Hours on Dead-End Leads
AI lead generation for SMEs isn’t about chasing more names — it’s about cutting out the dead ends. From chatbots that pre-qualify visitors to email list cleaning, CRM lead scoring, and automated follow-ups, AI helps you focus only on the prospects who are ready to buy. Step 2 in this series shows you how to stop wasting time on ghosts and start having the conversations that actually count.
Clare Patterson
Sep 14, 20253 min read


Lead Generation for SMEs Step 1: Find the Right People, Not Just More People
Most SME leaders I speak to say: “We just don’t have enough leads.” But lead gen isn’t about volume, it’s about targeting. Spray and pray doesn’t work. In Step 1 of my AI Lead Gen Playbook, I share how to: use AI tools like ChatGPT/Manus to sharpen who you’re selling to, build smarter lists with Apollo/ZoomInfo, cleanse your CRM so you’re not paying to email ghosts, and focus on 50 quality prospects over 5,000 randoms.
Clare Patterson
Sep 7, 20254 min read


Reason Why Launches New Website
The new Reason Why is now launched — and it does a much better job of showing who we are, what we do, and why we exist. We’ve sharpened...
Clare Patterson
Aug 28, 20252 min read


Get Real Value from AI: The REASON Method
Stop getting generic AI outputs. Learn the REASON Method to structure prompts with context, clarity, and proof for better results. I was...
Clare Patterson
Aug 28, 20254 min read


Unlocking Growth: How SMEs Can Leverage AI for Marketing Success
For years, the internet felt like an arms race: biggest budget wins, loudest brand wins, whoever buys the most attention wins. That game isn’t over, but a new one is running alongside it—and this one finally favours small businesses. AI “answer engines” (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini) are becoming the middle layer between customers and choices. They don’t scroll through your homepage like a human. They scan, skim, and lift the clearest, most useful bits of information. If you’r
Clare Patterson
Aug 11, 20254 min read


The Future of Search Isn’t Google — It’s AI (And Here’s How You Optimise for It)
For years, the holy grail of digital marketing was “Page One of Google.”
Everyone wanted the top spot. Everyone chased the clicks. Everyone measured success in impressions.
But here’s the shift: The most valuable traffic — the traffic with real buying intent — is no longer searching on Google.
They’re asking AI.
Clare Patterson
Aug 11, 20254 min read


4 AI Tools We Actually Use to Make SME Marketing Smarter
There are thousands of AI tools out there — and let’s be honest, most of them are gathering digital dust.
These are the ones I actually use. Daily. Not because they’re trendy, but because they make marketing for SMEs sharper, quicker, and more human. And not just marketing — I use them across the wider business too.
Clare Patterson
Jul 27, 20254 min read
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