Author: SBH_SW

30+yrs Marketing & Business Tech Consultancy

Stop Getting Priced Out by Big Marketing Agencies. Get Real Results for Your Local Business.

Stop Getting Priced Out by Big Marketing Agencies. Get Real Results for Your Local Business. Most agencies demand a £3,000 ad budget before they even look at your website. I help tradespeople and micro-businesses in Swansea, Neath, and surrounding areas fix their digital foundations and run profitable campaigns—without the corporate price tag. The “Big Agency”…
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Meta’s AI Account Strikes: How to Run “Borderline” Ads Without Losing Your Ad Account

Meta’s automated ad review system has become substantially more aggressive. Where human reviewers once offered room for context and appeals, automated AI moderation now flags, rejects, and issues strikes against ad accounts in minutes. Quick note: If you are a micro-business owner navigating this digital minefield, you already know how quickly a banned ad account…
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Why I Chose a ‘Handprint’ as My Brand (and What It Says About ‘How I Work’)

Most people choose a logo because it looks nice. I didn’t. This handprint idea survived hundreds of other design concepts because: It quietly reflected how I actually Think, Work, and Show-Up for people — Long before I could put that into words. This post explains why. Branding Isn’t ‘Decoration’. It’s a ‘Signal’. My logo isn’t…
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Aspects to consider in your Business, whether discussing with an Accountant (or not).

Some helpful thoughts for you before and after discussing with your Accountant … EXAMPLE REAL WORLD CONSIDERATIONS FOR‘LTD’ INSTEAD OF ‘SOLE-TRADER’ An example of 3 Common issues where Ltd could be better for you rather than Sole-Trader. 1) ‘Trade Debts’ & ‘Supplier/Merchant Credit’ going wrong Eg.Cashflow crunch → Can’t pay supplier accounts / trade credit…
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Big things to come!

What’s coming … This blog draws upon 30 years of experience in Marketing, Business and Technology, alongside weekly learnings from the real challenges businesses face today. Expect articles covering: I originally published this post in October 2025 with ambitious plans for the blog. The blog has been quieter than intended, but the business certainly hasn’t.…
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