In early 2005 I took the decision to give up my city job as a Marketing Communications Executive to start my own local publishing business.  It was through working with so many local companies that I realised small businesses really needed help with their marketing but were not in a position to hire a full-time person.  I keep marketing simple as it is the simple things that are often the most effective.  If I can add humour to my work then I will as to make someone smile is to give them more reason to remember you.

Much of my work is done from my own home office but I do also work on site at clients' premises.  By working closely with clients I find it helps me 'speak in their language' when I am writing copy and it also gives me the opportunity to find out what they are up to which can be used in their marketing plans.

I love all media channels and over recent years have grown particularly fond of local radio and for 5 years I produced and hosted my own show, The Community Show on Channel Radio, a weekly radio show where I interviewed local charities, organisations or individuals who have done amazing things within their own communities.  There's so much good going on in our communities and I love giving the opportunity for those doing amazing things to share their stories and help raise their profiles.