Mark Bailey Business Consultant

Mark Bailey Business Consultant Business consultant specialising in helping family business navigate complex dynamics and achieve lasting growth.

07/04/2026

I’m often asked what a business consultant actually does...

I’ve spent 16+ years building and selling a family business, now I help SMEs and family firms do the same. Here’s where I step in:

Fix the numbers: Cash flow, margins, broken models, we find the leaks and fix them.

Grow sales: Better strategy, better customers, stronger sales teams.

Plan succession: Smooth transitions that protect your business and your legacy.

Strengthen leadership: Align your team and focus on what actually drives growth.

I am an Essex based and love to meet and network with other business owners, so give me a follow for regular business tips and advice, and I will follow you. :)

If you need further business support with any of the above, drop me a message for a chat.

31/03/2026

If a potential customer can't afford your product or service, what do you do?

You can either say, “Sorry, too bad,” and you lose out on the sale.
Or
You can provide multiple payment options.

Nowadays, there are multiple ways for customers to pay for a product or service that they need. Make sure you offer more than one method to avoid losing out on the sale.

And that is my 31 sales tips throughout March, finished! 🎆

I hope you found something useful out of these videos. Let me know your thoughts, have you enjoyed this? Or have you seen too much of my face?

If you missed out.. you can find my previous sales tips on my profile.

Keep an eye out for more business, sales tips and useful resources coming soon.

And of course, if your sales team needs some help or guidance, don't be shy to reach out.

I'm Mark Bailey Consulting supporting small businesses and family businesses with business and sales tips.

30/03/2026

I implemented something most businesses try to avoid.

In one of my businesses, I offered a service-backed guarantee. Yes, it is a massive financial undertaking, but that is exactly the point.

Give today’s tip a watch and let me know your thoughts in the comments.

This is tip 30 out of 31 sales tips throughout March... tomorrow will be the finale of this series. Keep an eye out, and see all previous videos on my profile.

I'm a business consultant based in Essex, give me a follow for more business and sales tips.

29/03/2026

What do Disney, Netflix and Shopify have in common?

In today’s quick sales tip, we look at a shared trait among these three giants and how you can possibly incorporate it into your business.

Watch today’s tip and let me know your thoughts. Have you implemented this strategy in your business?

We’re nearing the end of my 31-tip series in March. Check out the previous tips on my profile and look forward to tomorrow’s sales tip.

Follow for more business and sales tips.

28/03/2026

As a person in sales, this is probably one of the most challenging tips to follow at times.

In today's sales tip, I share a personal story about how one of my employees faced a challenging and rude client, yet despite this, they managed to keep this tip in mind, resulting in the prospect calling back to apologise.

Have you ever faced something similar? Or have you even been that rude person on the other end of the phone (I'm sure we all have, at least once...?)

Let me know your thoughts and keep an eye out for the last few of my sales tip videos this month!

I have been sharing a sales tip every day through out March, check them out on my profile.
Mark Bailey - Essex business consultating - Family business support

27/03/2026

Complaints are inevitable.

But are you guilty of running away and burying your head in the sand?

Or do you face them head-on?

Most customers will understand that things can go wrong. But how you deal with complaints can ultimately be the deciding factor for what customers think of you and your business, for better or worse.

Let me know your thoughts and feel free to share any stories where you have complained or you have dealt with a complaint!

Check out my profile for more business and sales insights and tips. - Mark Bailey Business Consultant

26/03/2026

Have you ever fired a customer?

There may come a time when it is needed. In today's sales tip, I share one reason why finishing it with a customer might be necessary.

Take a watch, and let me know your thoughts?

Check out my profile for all of my previous sales tips, and follow for tomorrow’s.

I'm an Essex business consultant supporting family businesses and small businesses.

25/03/2026

You're wrong to think your clients are sitting around thinking about you and your business all day, every day.

Ignore regular contact with your customers, and as people’s roles change and people come and go, you will be forgotten and replaced.

Stay relevant with your contacts with regular emails, calls, or even social media to stay at the forefront of their thoughts.

I'm an Essex-based business consultant helping family businesses achieve financial turnaround, navigate growth and succession planning. Follow me for more business and sales tips.

Growing your network on social media is HARD.I am eager to discover small businesses that I can connect with. So please ...
24/03/2026

Growing your network on social media is HARD.

I am eager to discover small businesses that I can connect with. So please do share your small business page below and I will follow it back.

I’m an Essex based business consultant. Follow me for regular tips and advice supporting small business and family business owners. .consulting

24/03/2026

What do you do once you have nothing left to sell or provide to a client, they have given you recommendations, AND they have given you a lovely 5-star review...?

Now's the time to ask for a case study of this very successful story.

A case study can be in a range of formats, including written with photos of the project or interview style video with the client. Whatever format you choose, case studies are an excellent form of marketing to add to your website, social media, and for future use cases to attract new clients.

When was the last time you asked a client for a case study?

Join me for tomorrow's sales tip and view my profile to see all my previous videos.

I'm an Essex based business consultant helping family business grow, acheive financial turnaround and naviagate succession planning.

23/03/2026

Be honest… when was the last time that you asked your client for a Google Review?

It does not have to be a Google Review, it can be any of your preferred platforms where your customers will find you. But more 5-star Google Reviews help with your business’s Google ranking and of course help when new prospects are looking into working with you.

Now that you have finished reading this… here's your reminder to go and message one client asking for a review!

Take a look at my profile for yesterday's tip and Keep an eye out for tomorrow's sales tip.

I'm a family business consultant based in Essex, follow for more sales and business tips.

22/03/2026

Sold your client every product in your lineup?

Nice work.

Now, it's time to ask for the referral.

A happy client's word is worth more than any marketing budget.

Today's quick sales tip touches on why your current network is your best lead source.

See you tomorrow for the next tip and be sure to check out my profile to see all the other tips shared this month.

I'm Mark Bailey Consulting - I’m a family business consultant based in Essex supporting small and family businesses. Follow me for more business tips and insights. I always follow small businesses back!

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