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About Start.

Start. is a boutique B2B marketing consultancy built on one simple idea: working with good people to do good work. 

We combine strategic direction with hands-on delivery, partnering with ambitious organisations to clarify their message, shape purposeful plans and execute with confidence.

From fractional services, to brand, positioning, campaigns, content, PR, comms, digital and more, we make marketing feel structured, calm and effective. 

And by curating bespoke teams for every brief, we deliver seamless support from start to finish. 

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Meet the Team

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Rachel Chesters
Founder & Managing Director
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Vicky Daly
Client Services Director
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Rebecca Wallace
Marketing Manager
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Lilly Roberts
Marketing Assistant
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Simon Hooton - Managing Director
GC Insight
GC Insight commissioned Start. for two major projects… one a website launch and the other a contracted proposal for a Business Improvement District (BID) – and on both occasions we were delighted with the results. On the new website, she and her team worked diligently and seamlessly with myself and my colleagues, crafting and editing copy that was engaging as well as SEO-friendly. And when we needed support in producing a compelling BID proposal, it was a no-brainer to turn to Start’s expertise again. What we got was impactful copywriting, delivered to a tight timeline working closely with our appointed designer. Rachel and the team were a pleasure to deal with and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Start to anyone needing professional, trusted and high-quality marketing and comms expertise.
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Fran Darlington-Pollock - CEO
Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity
We’ve worked with Start. for a number of years now, and in that time they've become invaluable to us. They really understand who we are, what we stand for and what we need to achieve – all with the sensitivity needed when working in the charity sector. Whether it’s shaping a campaign message, handling PR around a sensitive issue, or driving support for events, Start feels like a trusted extension of our own team rather than an external supplier. They're flexible, responsive and never lose sight of the people and communities we're working to support. Marketing can feel daunting for charities with limited time and resources, but Start makes it easy. Their support has helped us reach the right audiences in the right way, while staying true to our values and mission.
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Aoife McCarthy - Marketing & Communications Manager
Ethical Supply Chain Program
Start. was invaluable in developing our marketing and communications strategy and supporting us through our recent rebranding project. As a small marketing team, supporting a global non-profit, we would not have been able to achieve the standard of finished result without the guidance and access to resource that Start provided. We still work closely with Rachel and the team and know we can rely on them for support.
Address
Jactin House Offices, 24 Hood Street, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6WX, England, UK

Skills

Campaign Management Commercial Consulting Communications Creative & Content Strategy Digital Marketing Fractional Support Interim Support Marketing Marketing Strategy Media Coverage PR Insights PR Strategy SEO Social Media Marketing