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An East Midlands marketing consultancy run by a mother and son is celebrating a decade in business.

Bev Cook founded Simple Marketing Consultancy, based in Radcliffe on Trent, Nottinghamshire, just over 10 years ago to the day.

The company provides outsourced marketing services to family and owner-managed businesses across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire, who either cannot afford or do not need a full-time in-house marketer.

Four years ago, the business became a family enterprise when Bev’s son, Elliot, joined as an account director after finishing a university degree in business administration and marketing degree in the US.

Year on year the company has achieved sustained growth and has clients in range of sectors, including manufacturing, engineering, printing, construction, ecology, fire and security and professional services.

Managing director Bev said: “Having spent over 25 years marketing professional services firms, taking the step into self-employment 10 years ago, ironically in the midst of the recession, was one of the best decisions I ever made.

“I’m very proud that Simple Marketing Consultancy has developed such strong relationships with some incredible businesses who have really valued us as their trusted marketing adviser.

“Most of our work is won through word-of-mouth recommendations, which is also testament to our reputation with key referrers from banks and accounting firms.”