Business Details
13 Years
experience
Expert Marketing Solutions for Professional Services Firms
Consortium Business Solutions Business Solutions is a boutique marketing and business development agency specialising in delivering tailored solutions to professional service firms. Established in 2013 by Lara Squires, we address the unique challenges faced by law firms, accountants, and legal sector suppliers through strategic marketing initiatives. Our approach combines creativity with practicality, ensuring clients achieve measurable growth without compromising their core values. With a deep understanding of the professional services landscape, we provide expert guidance on brand storytelling, business development, and digital marketing. Our team prides itself on building strong, collaborative relationships, acting as an extension of our clients' internal teams. We focus on creating sustainable strategies that align with business objectives while maintaining flexibility to adapt to evolving market demands.Our services include award-winning content creation, legal directory submissions, recruitment marketing, and comprehensive marketing management. By prioritising client needs and leveraging our industry expertise, we help firms differentiate themselves in competitive markets. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 71% success rate in award submissions and the long-term partnerships we maintain with clients. We believe marketing should be both impactful and enjoyable, fostering growth while maintaining authenticity. Through our BD Academy, we also empower professionals with the skills needed for effective business development. With offices in the UK, we serve clients nationwide, combining local insights with national reach to deliver results-driven solutions.
Services
Marketing Strategy
PR Services
Recruitment Marketing
Content Creation
Legal Directories
Business Development
Podcast Production
Award Submissions
Social Media
Brand Storytelling
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer 12+ years of experience in professional services marketing
- Our team includes certified legal marketing specialists
- We guarantee measurable ROI through data-driven strategies
- We provide 24/7 client support during active campaigns
- Our BD Academy develops future industry leaders
What people say
Tailored strategies
Proactive communication
Brand recognition soared
Industry experts
Measurable results
Services
Marketing Strategy
Our marketing strategy service develops comprehensive plans tailored to professional services firms. We conduct market analysis, competitor research, and client profiling to create actionable 12-month plans. Our approach focuses on measurable ROI while maintaining budget efficiency. With expertise in legal and accounting sectors, we help firms maximise their marketing impact through targeted campaigns and performance tracking.
PR Services
Specialist PR services for legal and professional services sectors. We create press releases, secure media placements, and develop thought leadership opportunities. Our team leverages industry contacts to enhance brand visibility through speaking engagements and publication features. We focus on building long-term media relationships that strengthen client credibility and market presence across traditional and digital platforms.
Recruitment Marketing
Strategic recruitment marketing solutions that attract top talent to professional firms. We develop employer branding campaigns, create engaging content, and implement targeted outreach strategies. Our approach combines market research with digital marketing to position firms as employers of choice in competitive sectors like law and accountancy.
Content Club
Monthly subscription service providing professionally written legal content for UK law firms. Delivers four solicitor-reviewed articles covering key practice areas with SEO optimisation. Includes meta descriptions, social media assets, and exclusive distribution rights per geographic area to maintain content uniqueness for clients.
Legal Directories
Expert support for Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners submissions. We provide full submission management, content polishing, and strategy development. Our service includes project management, conversion support between directory formats, and training to improve future submissions for enhanced industry recognition.
People
Lara Squires
Founder & Director
Lara founded Consortium Business Solutions Business Solutions in 2013 with 15+ years' marketing experience. She specialises in professional services marketing, with expertise in business development and brand strategy. Her leadership focuses on creative solutions that deliver measurable growth for clients.
Hannah Perryman
Marketing Expert
Hannah leads content strategy with 16+ years' experience in professional services marketing. She specialises in SEO content, legal directories, and digital campaigns. Her practical approach helps firms improve online visibility and client engagement through targeted content solutions.
Questions
What professional sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on law firms, accountancy practices, legal sector suppliers, and professional services businesses across the UK.
How do you tailor marketing strategies for professional firms?
We conduct sector-specific research, competitor analysis, and client profiling to create custom strategies that address unique challenges in legal and professional services markets.
What marketing services do you offer?
Our services include strategy development, PR, recruitment marketing, content creation, legal directory submissions, podcast production, and business development training.
Can you help with award submissions?
Yes, we have a 71% success rate in legal award submissions, providing full support from strategy development to final submission preparation.
Do you offer ongoing marketing support?
We provide flexible marketing management services working in 3-month sprints, with options for full or partial implementation support.
How do you measure marketing effectiveness?
We use quarterly performance reports, monthly reviews, and track key metrics like client acquisition, brand visibility, and ROI from marketing activities.
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