<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[A Close Approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[We get clear on your messaging, brand, and
strategy, then create a focused marketing plan that fits your business and audience.]]></description><link>https://www.acloseapproach.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:53:55 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.acloseapproach.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Big Brand Lessons Small Businesses Can Actually Use]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big brands generally have marketing budgets, teams and resources most small businesses simply don't have. It's easy to assume that means their lessons don't apply to you. In practice, the opposite is often true. Strip away the budget and the big teams, and what's left is a set of principles that work just as well for a small, local business as they do for a multinational one. Female writing notes about lessons learned from this article. Here are a few of the lessons that translate best. 1....]]></description><link>https://www.acloseapproach.co.uk/post/big-brand-lessons-small-businesses-can-actually-use</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6cbae71cbb638c17439246</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:20:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50256d43ba5f4a0c93718c03163644fd.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>acloseapproach</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Are The Benefits of Working with a Marketing Strategist?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you run a small or medium-sized business, chances are marketing is one of the first things to get pushed to the bottom of your to-do list. It's not that you don't know it matters, it's that between managing operations, customers and your team, there's rarely time left to build a proper strategy. This is exactly where working with a marketing consultant, sometimes called a marketing strategist, can make the difference between marketing that feels like guesswork and marketing that actually...]]></description><link>https://www.acloseapproach.co.uk/post/what-are-the-benefits-of-working-with-a-marketing-strategist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6cb48828fffd9a048d58fd</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:45:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_47eb5accf501427f9b46bb0dfa03572e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>acloseapproach</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Do I Know If I Need A Marketing Consultant? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today's competitive landscape, businesses are constantly seeking ways to stand out and connect with their target audience. One-on-one marketing consulting offers a personalised approach that can significantly enhance your marketing strategies. By working closely with a marketing consultant, you can gain insights tailored to your specific needs, ultimately maximising your impact in the market. Eye-level view of a marketing consultant discussing strategies with a client Understanding...]]></description><link>https://www.acloseapproach.co.uk/post/maximize-your-impact-with-one-on-one-marketing-consulting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a68b4754ea5d7da78531bb7</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:53:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c283d1_b0664e0e1ed641148edc286070ccd1c9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>acloseapproach</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>