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Do I need a marketing agency for my small business?

Small businesses need marketing expertise but rarely have the budget for a full-time hire. A marketing agency gives you access to strategists, designers, and copywriters for less than one employee, bringing experience from multiple businesses without the overhead of salaries and training.
Written by
Jonny Grimes
Published on
January 21, 2026

Most small businesses need marketing help but can't justify hiring a full-time marketing manager. The problem is that effective marketing requires multiple skills - strategy, copywriting, design, SEO, social media, analytics - and one person rarely excels at all of them.

A marketing agency gives you access to a complete team for less than the cost of a single employee. You get strategists, designers, writers, and specialists working on your business without the overhead of salaries, benefits, training, or equipment. Plus, agencies bring experience from working with multiple businesses, so they know what works.

The alternative, trying to do it all yourself while running the business, usually means marketing gets pushed aside when you're busy. That inconsistency kills results.

For small businesses with limited budgets (typically under £50k annual turnover), start with the essentials: a professional website and basic digital presence. As you grow, an agency can handle ongoing marketing and sales operations that generate consistent leads.

Mumble Marketing works with small and growing businesses across Norfolk, providing the marketing and sales support you need without the cost of building an internal team.

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