Marketing Consulting and Training for South African Small Businesses
Most South African small businesses don’t need a full-time marketing agency. What they need is clear advice, honest feedback, and support they can afford.
That’s what I offer.
I’m Sez Dolby-Glover, a marketing consultant with 20 years of experience across South Africa, the UK and the US. I’ve helped global brands grow, worked with family-run businesses, and trained start-ups from scratch. I also wrote Marketing 101 for South African SMEs because too many business owners were getting overwhelmed with confusing terms and overpriced services (it’ll be out on Amazon soon!).
Now I work directly with South African small businesses, offering marketing consulting and training that’s simple, affordable and local.
Who is this for?
This is for business owners who are:
Doing everything themselves
Not sure what to focus on
Wasting money on things that don’t work
Ready to learn or delegate, but need a proper plan first
You don’t need to outsource everything. Often, a few small changes or some training is enough to shift your results.
What does a marketing consult include?
In a one-on-one session, we can:
Review your current marketing efforts
Look at what’s working and what isn’t
Talk through your goals, budget and available time
Build a basic plan or content outline you can follow
Keep it practical and focused on your local audience
No pressure. No sales talk. Just honest input and next steps that suit your business.
You can also book follow-up sessions when you need help again. Some clients check in monthly, others just once every few months.
Training options for small business owners
I also offer short, focused training sessions on topics like:
How to write your own SEO blog posts
Creating a tone of voice for your brand (this is also a service I offer - creating a bespoke tone of voice for you!)
Planning social media content in a few hours a month
Understanding your website basics
Knowing what to ask when hiring freelancers or agencies
These sessions are one-on-one or for your team. I keep them short and easy to follow. You’ll get notes, links and tools you can keep using afterwards.
Why this works for South African businesses
Most local businesses don’t have time for long strategy documents or fancy slides. You want answers. You want tools you can use. You want to feel confident in what you’re doing.
My approach is practical and built around what works in the South African market. Whether you’re based in Durban, Cape Town, PE or a small town, the goal is the same. Keep it clear. Keep it useful.
Free tools to get started
If you’re not ready to book yet, download some free resources from my website:
👉 www.sezdg.com
Book a free 30-minute consult
Let’s talk about your business, what’s holding you back and what could help.
No pressure. No commitment.
📅 Book your free consult here: https://calendly.com/sezdolbyglover