Crisp Consultancy

Services for Business Growth and Marketing

Helping ideas become businesses - and businesses become brands.

Who We Are

Based in Northamptonshire, UK, Crisp Consultancy works with businesses locally, nationally, and internationally.

Crisp Consultancy services empower start-ups, entrepreneurs, and SMEs to achieve sustainable growth. Based in Northamptonshire, UK, Crisp Consultancy combines academic knowledge with practical experience to provide tailored solutions for marketing strategy, business development, and global scaling. Led by Barry Crisp, our mission is to transform your concept into a thriving business through clarity, creativity, and measurable results.

We support start-ups, entrepreneurs, and SMEs on their journey from concept to sustainable growth. Our mission is to be your trusted strategic partner, providing the insight, creativity, and direction needed to help your business thrive.

What We Do

Strategic Consultancy:

Marketing strategy & positioning
Business development & partnership growth
New product innovation & launch planning
Digital marketing & communications strategy
Start-up mentoring & investor readiness

Our consultancy is collaborative and bespoke, tailored to your goals and grounded in insight. Every recommendation is designed to create real, measurable business growth.

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DIY Tool Kits

Your Simple 3-Step Roadmap to Success

Our business toolkits are clear, adaptable, and designed to grow with you.

Each toolkit gives you everything you need to plan, launch, and scale your business - with expert guidance across:

Business development and marketing
Idea generation and feasibility
Innovation, branding, and growth strategy

These resources are designed for simplicity and impact - giving you structure without the jargon, and tools you’ll actually use.

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Business Insights & Resources

Latest from Crisp Consultancy

Content Marketing Essentials for UK Startups

It's quite well known that startups face unique challenges in establishing their presence and attracting customers. One of the most effective tools to overcome these challenges is content marketing. By delivering valuable, relevant, and consistent content, startups can build trust, engage their audience, and ultimately drive growth. This article explores the essential components of content marketing tailored specifically for startups operating in the United Kingdom, offering

If you repeat a life often enough, it becomes politics.

From the classroom to the ballot box: Mapping the pulse of the people with PR

As a senior lecturer observing the next generation of communicators, I believe the current global climate proves that public relations (PR) is far more than just a corporate tool. It is a powerful lens through which society interprets power and purpose. I am currently leading an assessment where my public relations students are designing political campaigns for UK party leaders. This project is a fascinating window into how the potential leaders of tomorrow perceive the lead

Why it Matters - The Pitch & Reflection

The presentation of ideas, or "the pitch," requires a shift in mindset from adversarial selling to authentic, conversational dialogue. Peter Coughter advises that the effective presenter understands that they are “simply talking with your audience, sharing your thoughts. You're not arguing. You're not selling. You're having a conversation”. This framing redefines the interaction as a shared exchange rather than a coercive act.

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Testimonials

Why people like Crisp Consultancy?

"Crisp Consultancy is the employee you can never hire"

Barry has advised us, and with great results in managing our projects with key partners both in the UK and abroad. We would not have been able to achieve our organisational objectives with Crisp Consultancy.

Felicia

Chief of Marketing, Private Client