GrowMark Digital offers free digital advice sessions for small businesses and sole traders — helping people understand their options, get found online and make informed decisions about their digital presence.
Professional digital marketing and website services can be confusing to navigate. Agencies, costs, technical jargon, platform choices — understanding what your business actually needs is genuinely difficult without expert guidance.
GrowMark Digital commits to making that expertise freely available to small businesses who can't access it commercially. No charge. No obligation. No sales pitch.
Understand what digital services are right for your business, what you actually need versus what agencies try to sell you, and how to get found online without spending a fortune.
Just getting started? We'll walk you through the basics — what a website needs, how SEO works, whether social media is worth it, and what a realistic digital budget looks like.
Aged 18–30? We can walk you through the SWEF grant application process, help you understand what funding covers, and make sure your application is as strong as possible.
Do I need a website? — Honest advice on whether a website will genuinely help your business, and what type of site makes sense at your stage
How much should a website cost? — What agencies charge, what you actually need, and how to spot when you're being overcharged
Getting found on Google — What SEO means in plain English, how long it takes to work, and what you can do yourself for free
Social media — Which platforms are worth your time, how to post consistently without it taking over your day, and whether paid ads are worthwhile
SWEF grants explained — How to apply, what's covered, what makes a strong application, and common mistakes that get applications rejected
Free tools available — Google Business Profile, Google Search Console, Canva, Mailchimp — what you can do without spending anything
We offer a free monthly advice session — available online via video call for businesses anywhere in the UK, or in person in Glasgow.
Sessions are 30 minutes, one-to-one, and completely free of charge. We don't push our services. We don't follow up with sales calls. We just answer your questions honestly.
To request a session, use the contact form and select “General enquiry” — mention you're interested in a free advice session.
Request a Free SessionNo obligation, no follow-up sales calls. Just honest, practical advice from someone who works in digital every day.
No sales pitch, no pressure, no queue. Reach out however suits you and you'll get a real answer from a real person — usually within a few hours.