SERVICES
SME Local specialises in interlinking Croydon’s businesses and non-profits through tailored services, from Partnered Work Experiences to eCommerce solutions, aiming to amplify community impact and foster collaboration.
What We Do
Affordable, High-Quality Marketing Services That Support Growth & Give Back
At SME Local CIC, we deliver professional marketing, branding and digital services tailored to your needs—without the agency price tag. Our team is made up of seasoned industry experts, with decades of experience growing award-winning companies and building sustainable businesses. We bring that same level of expertise to your business, charity or community organisation at an affordable rate, while simultaneously investing back into local impact.
We help local businesses thrive, not just survive. Each service we offer helps fund free services to community organisations and charities through our not-for-profit model—ensuring every penny you invest works twice as hard.
CLIENTS & PARTNERS
MARKETING & ADVERTISING
Our integrated marketing and advertising services are designed to elevate your visibility, engagement, and impact.
Make smarter decisions with powerful analytics. We turn complex data into clear insights that help shape campaigns and guide strategic growth.
We produce content that connects. From blog posts to campaigns, we write and design for impact, driving engagement and SEO performance.
Our paid media campaigns put your business in front of the right people at the right time—maximising every penny for measurable ROI.
We create and manage lead funnels that attract, convert and retain customers, using proven automation and CRM strategies.
Bring your story to life with high-quality photography and video—ideal for web, social, and promotional campaigns.
We monitor and improve your digital reputation, managing reviews and enhancing your public image across platforms.
We increase your visibility on Google through local SEO, technical improvements, and strategic keyword content.
We build community through thoughtful scheduling, content, and audience interaction that reflects your values.
We specialise in creating high-performing digital advertising campaigns tailored to the needs of small businesses and charities.
WEB DESIGN & BUILD
We create mobile-optimised, SEO-friendly websites that load fast, look great, and perform well. Our hosting solutions are secure and UK-supported, with regular updates and backups.
Protect your website with SSL, backups, anti-malware, and active monitoring. We ensure it stays secure, reliable, and fully GDPR compliant
We build high-performing online stores tailored to your business. From secure payments to smart product layouts, we optimise for sales and customer experience.
Streamline operations with smart tools like Google Workspace, ClickUp and cloud systems. We implement and train your team for maximum efficiency.
We craft SEO-friendly content that boosts your search rankings and keeps visitors engaged. Every word is written to reflect your voice and drive results.
We create mobile-optimised, SEO-friendly websites that load fast, look great, and perform well. Our hosting solutions are secure and UK-supported, with regular updates and backups.
Need custom dashboards or tracking? We design smart spreadsheets that automate reporting, manage inventory, and simplify operations.
SHOPIFY STORES
We’re Shopify experts, dedicated to creating stores that turn visitors into loyal customers. From branded storefronts to conversion-focused checkouts, we help you build a powerful e-commerce presence tailored to your audience.
We automate time-consuming tasks like lead syncing, email triggers and CRM updates—boosting efficiency with minimal effort.
Our trained VAs handle admin, email, content uploads and more. They integrate with your systems and scale with your workload—flexible and reliable.
Partnered Work Experiences
We automate time-consuming tasks like lead syncing, email triggers and CRM updates—boosting efficiency with minimal effort.
Each service we offer is built with care and experience—supporting your growth while directly funding charitable initiatives and grassroots support in our borough. That’s the SME Local difference.
FAQs
We specialise in supporting SMEs, charities, CICs, and start-ups—particularly those in need of affordable, high-quality digital marketing. Whether you’re an e-commerce brand, a local tradesperson, or a non-profit, we adapt our services to suit your goals.
→ Not sure if we’re the right fit? [Get in touch for a free discovery call.]
As a not-for-profit, we reinvest income into subsidising marketing support for local organisations. That means our rates stay low—without compromising on quality—while your spend helps fund community impact.
→ Learn how working with us also supports local charities and youth programmes.
Absolutely. We regularly support businesses with existing platforms by auditing and improving SEO, redesigning websites, streamlining branding, or enhancing lead generation strategies.
→ Ask us for a no-obligation website and digital performance review.
We work with WordPress, Shopify, Squarespace, Wix, and WooCommerce. We’ll recommend the best option based on your goals, budget, and how hands-on you want to be.
→ Book a free platform consultation to find your best fit.
Website builds typically complete in 3–6 weeks. SEO and content marketing begin to show traction within 2–3 months, while paid ad campaigns can deliver results almost immediately.
→ Need a quick win? Ask us about our Fast Track visibility packages.
Yes. We provide optional monthly retainers for ongoing support, updates, and digital strategy reviews. Our aim is to help you grow sustainably, not just complete a project.
→ Explore our support packages tailored to your business growth phase.
Our team includes multi-award-winning marketers, strategists, and digital creators who’ve built brands from scratch. But more importantly, we care. Every project helps fuel a community mission.
→ Find out how our work powers free services for local causes.
