Stop Guessing. Work from Facts.

I provide independent digital analysis and strategy for UK SMEs who are tired of throwing money at the “internet void.” No jargon, no fluff, just the blunt truth about why your marketing isn’t working—and a plan to fix it.

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Independent Digital Analysis & Strategy for UK SMEs

The John Jelly Equation for People Who Hate Fluff:

CONFIDENCE + CLARITY + STRUCTURE + ACCOUNTABILITY = RESULTS

Most agencies skip the first four and go straight to charging you for the last one (without actually delivering it). I do the opposite. I build the foundation so the results are inevitable, not a “lucky break.

The Reality Check (Why You’re Frustrated)

Everything is fine. (Narrator: It wasn’t.) If you’re nodding along to any of these, we should probably talk:

  • The SEO Mystery: You’re paying a monthly retainer, but your “report” looks like it was written by a bot in 2012 and is beyond comprehension.

  • The Social Media Treadmill: You’re posting daily, but the only person “engaging” is your mum. (Bless her.)

  • The Data Black Hole: You have Google Analytics, but looking at it makes you want to lie down in a darkened room.

  • The “Invisible” Website: You spent two grand on a site that looks pretty but generates exactly zero leads.

Marketing Fitness

A Program for Small Business Owners and Start-Ups

From fundamentals to flourishing!

This personalised 1-2-1 mentoring program is designed to help you master effective marketing strategies without the overwhelming jargon.

From foundational principles to advanced techniques, we’ll equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to grow your business authentically.

How I Actually Help (The Services)

Digital Analysis & Strategy

The Issue: You’re treading water and calling it “swimming.”
The Fix: I dive into your tech and your ROI. I’ll tell you exactly where you’re wasting money and give you a roadmap. It’s like a sat-nav for your business, minus the annoying “recalculating” voice.

Independent SEO & Web Reviews

The Issue: You think SEO is a “black art.”
The Fix: It’s not. It’s just math and common sense. I’ll audit your setup and tell you if your agency is actually working or just coasting on your lack of technical knowledge. I’m the filter between you and the people trying to blind you with science.

Digital Marketing Training

The Issue: Your team are “doing the socials” because they’re young, not because they have a plan.
The Fix: I’ll teach your people how to actually move the needle. No fluff, no “growth hacks” that stop working next Tuesday, just practical skills that mean you don’t have to outsource everything to expensive strangers.

“Jan is brilliant- approachable, knowledgeable and really understands what the individual business needs. Thank you for all your help!

Julie A

Process and Structure Analysis

The Issue: Your internal systems are a chaotic pile of sticky notes and “I’ll do it later.”
The Fix: I’m a Business Analyst at heart. I’ll streamline your workflows so you can actually spend time doing the work that pays, rather than fighting with a spreadsheet that died in 2014.

1-2-1 and Group Mentoring

The Issue: Being the boss is lonely, and everyone else is trying to sell you something.
The Fix: Think of me as your digital conscience. We’ll meet regularly to look at the numbers, vent about the tech, and make sure you’re actually sticking to the plan. It’s accountability with a side of sarcasm.

“It’s a great support to all of us self employed people who work alone. The monthly meetings are great, as you can get feedback and ideas from a lovely supportive group.

I also benefit hugely from sound, no messing around advice from Jan, as well as her ongoing support and patience, when I am having a technicam problem!!”
Deb H

The ‘Jan’ Factor! I’m honest, blunt, and slightly weird.

Most “Digital Gurus” want to sell you a 12-month contract and hide behind technical jargon. I’d rather just tell you the truth.

I speak plain English. If your idea is rubbish, I’ll tell you. If your website is a complete bin fire, I’ll tell you. But then I’ll help you grab an extinguisher and a plan to build something better.

I usually prioritize the Analysis and Strategy because they’re the “emergency room” fixes for most SMEs. Training and Mentoring are the “preventative medicine”—they keep the bin fires from starting in the first place.

Ready for a Dose of Clarity?

Stop renting an audience and start owning your results. My method isn't magic; it’s just Confidence + Clarity + Structure + Accountability.

If you’re ready to stop the guesswork and actually understand what’s going on with your digital strategy, let’s talk. No high-pressure sales pitch, no "discovery sessions" that last three hours—just a straightforward conversation about how to fix your mess.

Most of my best work starts over a coffee or a quick phone call. Click the button, say hello, and let’s see if I can help you stop the bin fire.

(I promise it’ll be the most useful 10 minutes you’ve spent all week. Certainly better than scrolling LinkedIn to see what your competitors are pretending to do.)

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What some of our clients say…

“It’s a great support to all of us self employed people who work alone.
The monthly meetings are great, as you can get feedback and ideas from a lovely supportive group.

I also benefit hugely from sound, no messing around advice from Jan, as well as her ongoing support and patience, when I am having a technicam problem!!”

Deb H

A great marketing mentoring session today Jan, explained in plain English with realistic targets and data, all on an easy to use spreadsheet.

Jane
Thanks for the online group meeting Jan🙂
Lovely to see everyone today and I now have two February plans for general marketing and social media ideas so I am more organised going into the month!
Cath
Jan (and all my fellow beans on the call today) – I just wanted to say a big thank you for today’s session. It was an exceptionally in depth mentoring session in how to set your targets (& know your numbers!), track your goals – know where you need to be (and not!) – and how to keep it all as simple as possible with a good, consistent plan in place.
I think we all need to remember that we don’t have to over think it and for someone like me who ends up giving as much as I can to my clients (as I know we all do here), it’s a timely reminder that we still need to do the same for our own businesses too!
Thank you for making it a fun couple of hours, for the clear spreadsheet you gave us to work with – I’m already looking forward to next month☺️
Sam J Hogwood

I’ve been part of the John Jelly Lime Beans marketing support group for over three years.

Just being able to get simple marketing advice and guidance makes a huge difference.

From maximising Google My Business; blog writing and content creation; getting my business seen in the community; target audience creation; etc. etc. – Jan and the Beans Community just stand alongside me and ensure my business (and myself !!) head in the right direction.

If you’re looking for marketing support, a website or training to do more for yourself, then I wouldn’t hesitate to give Jan a call immediately – and get yourself on the path to business growth.

John P
Promedica24 Cheshire West

Marketing Fit Club

Kirsty Giraldo
Tropic Ambassador

…massively interesting, insightful and …useful!

Massive thanks for today. I found that few hours massively interesting, insightful and most importantly I suppose, what we covered is incredibly useful! Looking forward to the next one guys, that was so productive I can’t put it into words. Awesome💯
Pete Howell
PT and Gym Owner

Brilliant support

Brilliant support today from John Jelly business support group. I went prepared with my list of questions, all 5 questions were answered and as I am such a slow learner my questions were answered in a way that I could understand. Great to have support at the right level and pace for me to manage the growth & development of my business. 

Jan Griffin
Creating Balance

approachable, knowledgeable

Jan is brilliant- approachable, knowledgeable and really understands what the individual business needs. Thank you for all your help!

Julie Aldcroft

lots of information you can put to use straight away

I’ve attended several workshops and found them fabulous. Lots of information you can put to use straight away and friendly enough to be able to ask any question even if I think it’s a daft one. The tips and advice are spot on too.

Biddie Atkinson

friendly tutoring

Well paced, friendly tutoring catering for the needs of individuals in a relaxed environment. There’s no such thing as a stupid question so go ahead and ask it anyway.
My first port of call for any social media training.
Diane Campbell
The Lavender Room & Yoga Wirral

…amazing amount of knowledge…

Jan from John Jelly has an amazing amount of knowledge and expertise. Not only is her training delivered in such a way as to work at your level of understanding, but the support that exists afterwards in the form of the John Jelly Club is invaluable. I have attended several of Jan’s training days and had one to one training with her too. I can recommend her very highly.

Jane Hawkes
Hals Books & Hawk Electrical

Social Media Planning

Jan has helped me so much with my social media marketing for my business that I am now starting to see results. I now plan my campaigns and use scheduling for both Facebook & Twitter (I couldn’t even fathom Twitter beforehand!). Jan is a lovely person and is always looking for ways to help other small businesses to grow. I can’t recommend her enough.

Sharon Leicester
Trophy Pet Foods, Wirral

Facebook for Authors training

I went on a Facebook for Authors course with John Jelly and it completely changed how I ran my page. I learned so much and the great thing about Jan’s courses is you implement the changes while you are there bringing your page up to date straight away. I heartily recommend John Jelly if you wish to develop your business. I will definitely be booking on future courses.

Jude Lennon
Author, A Slice of Lennon

reflects you and your business…

Ensuring your presence digitally (social media, website, emails etc) reflects YOU and YOUR business is key to authenticity and your success. Jan at John Jelly not only understands the technical world and how it all works but also spends the time to market YOUR business in the RIGHT way for YOU. The steps taught are simple, practical and relevant and you walk away with skills you never thought you could do.

Kelly McWilliam
Fleur Ashley Tea Rooms, Wallasey

Just brilliant!

Just brilliant! Jan is approachable, professional and really informative. She breaks down the tasks to bite sized chunks if needed. I would have no hesitation in recommending and so glad that I have found this fabulous company and lady! 🙂

Ali Gill
My Brave

…helped with my business considerably…

I have just completed a 6 months marketing course with Jan. I feel it has helped me and my business considerably. Jan provides practical solutions and has a great style of delivery. Jan always goes the extra mile to help me and it’s good to know that she cares about my business. Highly recommended.

Simon Downing
Downing Lifestyle Photography

Easy and fun

Only managed to do one workshop with Jan (in the fabulous Gladstone Library) so far? but for a duffer with lots of ‘tec’ issues like me, she made it easy and fun. Highly recommend John Jelly!

Deb Jones
Author

Marketing Fit Club

I used John Jelly when they ran a Marketing Fit Club group. Jan has a very easy-going teaching style and the hints and tips I picked up from the course I’m still using today. Highly recommended!

Dan Borley
Dan the Mortgage Man

A hugely useful, jargon free session..

I’ve attended several seminars and meetings in the past that claim to give excellent advice on Marketing but none of them have really come up to the mark until….I listened to Jan! WOW! A hugely useful, jargon free session full of practical hints and tips about email marketing. I’ve already started to implement some of the ideas. I would definitely recommend Jan and John Jelly if you are looking for any support with your business.

Jude Lennon
Author, Little Lamb Tales
Jan Kiermasz, Digital Marketing Mentor and Trainer

Online Training Courses

You have the option to learn with us via our Online Training Courses.

Distance Learning allows you to learn at your own pace and have the ability to go back over sections if you feel the need. You have full support from your tutor if you don't understand something or simply need some feedback.

You can currently choose from Intermediate Level Training on  SEO (Search Engine Optmisation) as a complete course or do it module by module (3 in Total),

As ever if there is something you would like to see just ask!

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