Hello:)
My Name is Simon Lloyd; How Can I Help You?
Small business owners...
Do you feel like you never have enough time in a day?
Do you spend more time in the business than on it?
Do you need creative support to transform your business?
I believe in small businesses. I love how they thrive on multi-tasking, personal care, fluid effort and turning your hand to what needs doing now!
I would love to help you with your SME.
What do you need help with?
Design
Websites Build & Revamp
Production Systems
Relationship Building
Customer Services
Online Reputation
Book-Keeping
Sales
Promotional Material
Photoshop & Illustrator
Branding
Quotes & Presentations
Print & Publication
Point Of Sale Systems
Image Making
Business Development
Clothing & Workwear
Image And Text Content
Social Media
...What needs to be done!
Simon Lloyd Design, Small business hands on help, Marketing communications expert, SME consultant South west england, Small business consultant, Transform SME , photoshop expert
How I Can Help!
I offer hands-on help for small businesses; With over 28 years of experience to support you to achieve your objectives.
Identifying opportunities for creativity, efficiency and reputation.
Personality.
Find creative ways to present your operation.
Creativity.
Design, visual communication and visible language is my primary passion. Creating something to engage, remember and deliver a message that is consistent, concise and cost effective. > Promotional materials > Corporate branding > Visuals, images and text content > Print & digital content > Development, visualisation & realisation
Environment.
Your property, room or workspace can inspire you, your partners and your audience. It speaks volumes about who you are and what you want to achieve. I have experience of working in retail spaces, bars and hospitality, holiday accommodation, seasonal concepts, events, and home & garden refurbishment. > Reflect your brand message and personality > Public, private, commercial, residential > Interior and exterior > Intricate features or large statements > Event atmosphere > AirBnB style accommodation environment > Strengths are projects based on a budget Making people comfortable, appreciated and considered in your environment is a very simple feature but can mean the world to your customers, potential customers, partners and suppliers.
Staff.
People are the most important part of your business. In my experience the most successful small businesses are an extension of the person leading the operation. Your manner matters, and it can be seen by everyone around you. Allowing your team to echo this, feel what you feel and be a part of this can generate a powerful method to achieve your objectives. > Corporate culture evaluation > Infect enthusiasm in your operation > Create positivity regarding your product or service > Achieve goals together > Improved relationships > Avoiding “them and us” approach > Efficient and effective work ethic Make people proud to be a part of your operation, they will fight for you!
Marketing Communications.
Connecting with your existing and potential audiences to inform them about your operations. I have over 25 years’ experience targeting B2B and B2C, engaging and delivering results with online and offline methods. I am also able to generate analysis based on results to ensure efficiencies as projects develop. > Online / Offline > Personal touch or bulk methods > Paid for and free strategies > Nationwide or locally targeted
Process.
Identify opportunities within your operation.
Refining / Redefining.
From tiny seeds grow beautiful things. Your operation is incredible! Working with you, with your original business plan and with a fresh perspective I can make suggestions & visualise ideas. Developing strategies and tactics to implement changes if needed and offer training to transform your operation to achieve your objectives. > I can work in or on your operation > Small changes, big impact > Long- and short-term objectives > Research, planning and schedule > Considered approach impact on existing operation > Working smarter for you and your objectives > Inspire and work with you to fine tune and create an environment to grow. > Daily activities (quotes, correspondence, sales generation) > Strategic activities (marketing, planning, system evaluation) > Decision making, delegating or working to briefs to achieve single projects I care about what I do and will be conscientious of the responsibility.
New Ideas.
I have successfully launched two of my own businesses from conception to being successful in their markets. I have also consulted on many more; some of which have entered the market and gone on to become well-known brands. > New business > New operation in existing business > Diversifying existing operations into new markets > Planning & presentation > Idea development > Visualising > Research and planning > Positioning and implementation > Evaluation > Training
People.
I have an infectious enthusiasm for people, I have a professional, friendly and considerate manner as well as a desire to succeed. My hands on approach will generate an atmosphere of belief and desire. I am curious as to what makes people tick and want to challenge people to be their best > Enthuse and excite > Train and inform > Empathetic and considerate with focus on the operation
Systems.
System efficiency is essential to time and cost savings, being in control and optimising supply, productivity and output. Knowing at a moment’s notice where any number of projects are and creating staff opportunities to manage their workload in action. I offer a hands on approach to: > Process evaluation > External point of view > Streamlining workflow > Identifying opportunities > Implementing IT and physical systems > Objectives to make your business more efficient and valuable
Reputation.
Engage & encourage a positive attitude
Presence.
On and offline communications in the right places and at the right time. > Consistent, correct & concise > Being found > Being remembered > Engaging > Positive energy
Style.
First impressions last and your style will have a big impact on this. Visual communications and personal attitude factors can influence peoples decision making.. > Making a visual identity that represents your business > Defining our organisations mission and promise > Engaging with the community > Desirable and enviable environment
Enthusiasm.
Making people talk, think and share your activities in a positive way. > Customers (new & potential) > Owners & staff > Suppliers > Partners Word of mouth costs nothing and will influence decisions.
Analytics.
Any campaign or communication creates a reaction. Identifying and responding to data can be crucial in being effective in the development of a successful campaign. I can offer help with online and offline information collection, learning from it, storage and usage to realise its value to your operation. > Collect and collate data > Unlock potential > Increase value
Simon Lloyd Design, Small business hands on help, Marketing communications expert, SME consultant South west england, Small business consultant, Transform SME , photoshop expert
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I have established 2 small businesses from conception, leading employees across both businesses to deliver a brilliant track record of customer satisfaction and profitability.
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I am a creative designer with 25 years’ experience of designing, producing and publishing digital and print media.
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I have transformed an existing businesses systems, reputation, culture and sales performance with minimal cost.
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I have project managed B2B & B2C products and services throughout my career.
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I thrive on building, maintaining, and engaging in relationships locally, nationally & internationally.
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I have taken responsibility for decision making, planning, design, budgeting, marketing, sales, finance, IT & production.
About Me.
I am a well-travelled, sociable and considerate individual who has achieved some amazing things personally and commercially. I'm creative, driven and well connected.
I have 25 years experience working in small businesses, turning my efforts to all aspects, doing what needs to be done. My principal interests are marketing, communications, print & digital media design, corporate culture and customer experiences. I have a great track record of customer satisfaction with a “go the extra mile attitude.”
I'm emotionally intelligent, respectful, and engaging; I have experience of encouraging the best from people and achieving individual & team goals, with a conscientious approach.
I have a passion for people. I feel very confident making people feel at ease, welcome and engaged in new and strange environments.
Simon Lloyd Design, Small business hands on help, Marketing communications expert, SME consultant South west england, Small business consultant, Transform SME , photoshop expert
My Skills.
Consultancy & Project Management.
With 25 years of genuine corporate experience in SMEs and a considered, unique approach to your success I relish an opportunity to discuss your organisation.
•Corporate reputation & visibility
•Idea generation & implementation
•Operation efficiencies and systems
•Growth planning
•Culture guidance
Print Media.
I have 22 years’ experience with creating and delivering print. As a client and provider, I have worked with large format, litho and digital print on all manner of products and substrates. I am familiar with a large range of products that would enable your personal needs to be met effectively and efficiently.
Graphic Design.
Enjoying over 29 years of using Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator commercially and working with InDesign and other desktop publishing & web builder apps for as long as I can remember; I love to be challenged to create something different and enjoy developing your ideas into reality.
•Logo & branding
•Flyers, leaflets & stationery
•Signage & large format
•Website design & build
•Social media
•Books, catalogues & brochures
•Garments/Clothing
•Photo editing
My flexible & personal service offers all artwork fully published/printed or digital.
Digital Media.
First impressions last. Being visible online is essential to most businesses. Offering a current, consistent and concise message creates a positive first impression.
Websites - From single click information pages to online catalogues and galleries
Visibility - Being present and found with appropriate content on the many online platforms
Online reputation -Developing your online presence consistent with your objectives and operation
Social Media - Creating content, engagement and personality to grow the face of your operation
Interior Design (& Exterior).
Corporate spaces or living places; if it is matching your environment to your personality or seducing individuals to your establishment and to feel engaged with your operation - I would love to share my experience and visual flare by working with you on a budget or bringing the awe-inspiring.
Artwork & Sketches.
My sketches are free flowing and rarely planned. The word that comes to mind is abundance. An abundance of things, colours, nature, abstract shapes, texture, splashes, lines, dots and hearts.... All created with an abundance of love! My drawings have been used as tattoos, wall art and logos/branding Do you want to create something ad hoc, bespoke, abstract and abundant with me?
EXPERT
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Photoshop
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Illustrator
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InDesign
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ECWID
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Shopify
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Nicepage
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Outlook
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EposNOW
ADVANCE
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WIX
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Drag & Drop Web Builders
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Outlook
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Excel
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Word
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PowerPoint
SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE
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CRM system build & management
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Facebook (+ads)
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Instagram (+ads)
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Google (+adwords)
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Wordpress
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Sage
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Xero
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Quickbooks
My Gallery & Portfolio
Some of my achievements personal and commercial
Logo examples
Business Stationery Examples
Printed Business Stationery, Promotional Items & More!
Business cards, Invoice pads (NCR), Comps slips, Letterhead, Continuation paper, Desk pads, Loyalty cards, Lanyard cards, Bookmarks, Postcards, Presentation folders, Wall planner, Calendar, Vouchers, Envelopes, Tickets, Certificates, Flyers, Folded leaflets, Menus, Brochures, Catalogues, Books / note books, Stickers / lables, Packaging, Merchandise, Clothing, Wrapping paper, Greetings cards, Pens and pencils, Order of service, Wedding stationery, Fun / Pretend Bank notes
Promotional & Other Design Examples
Printed Products Examples
Promotional & Other Design Examples
Online/Digital Design Examples
Digital Production, Design & Images
Website, Landing page, SEO, Social media posts, Profile & cover images, E-commerce, Vector tracing, Web banners & Image editing, Background removal, Email & SMS marketing
Simon Lloyd Design, Small business hands on help, Marketing communications expert, SME consultant South west england, Small business consultant, Transform SME , photoshop expert
Simon Lloyd Design, Small business hands on help, Marketing communications expert, SME consultant South west england, Small business consultant, Transform SME , photoshop expert
