Get to know me
Helping SMEs turn sustainability into competitive edge
Hi, I’m Jo and I know my stuff!
You won’t find me banging on about ‘authentic storytelling’ or empty opportunities; I’m here purely for your results.
I’ve worked in corporate manufacturing, small businesses and run my own for a decade.
I know what it’s like to juggle operations, compliance and tight maregins, and still try to market your business in a way that feels true.
That’s why I’m here.
✅ Real world experience in manufacturing, supply chains, and comms.
✅ A straight-talking, no fluff approach
✅ Strategic thinking grounded in evidence (and perhaps a bit of sass!)
I believe your sustainability efforts are worth more than a badge in your footer.
Let’s turn that progress, even if it’s just thought right now, into presence, and make sure your brand walks the talk and tops the competition.
Jo Long Consulting is on a mission to promote, educate and inspire.
– Promote the importance of environmental and social responsibility through the recognition of innovation and best practice.
– Educate in the positive organisational benefits of effective enviromental and social reponsibility policy and the wider benfits to individuals and communities.
– Inspire organisations to be a positive force in all interaction with colleagues, clients, customers and society.
What do I deliver?
- brand reputation, presence and engagement growth
- by way of maximising the use of core marketing principles,
- to deliver sales, profit and return on your investment,
- and instil a culture of place, purpose and sustainability.
How have I honed my expertise?
- over 20 years in corporate manufacturing, specialising in marketing, commercial & client relationship roles to a senior management level, and within SME sector.
- running my own industry agnostic consultancy since 2015.
- enhancing my passion for promoting responsible organisations through the Chartered Institute of Marketing Accreditation in Sustainable Marketing and Carbon Literacy certification.
Jo Long Consulting is on a mission to inspire, grow and support organisations across all industry sectors through responsible strategic marketing.
What do I deliver?
- brand reputation, presence and engagement growth
- by way of maximising the use of core marketing principles,
- to deliver sales, profit and return on your investment,
- and instil a culture of place, purpose and sustainability.
How have I honed my expertise?
- over 20 years in corporate manufacturing, specialising in marketing, commercial & client relationship roles to a senior management level, and within SME sector.
- running my own industry agnostic consultancy since 2015.
- enhancing my passion for promoting responsible organisations through the Chartered Institute of Marketing Accreditation in Sustainable Marketing and Carbon Literacy certification.
Jo Long Consulting is on a mission to inspire, grow and support organisations across all industry sectors through responsible strategic marketing.
What do I deliver?
- brand reputation, presence and engagement growth
- by way of maximising the use of core marketing principles,
- to deliver sales, profit and return on your investment,
- and instil a culture of place, purpose and sustainability.
I guarantee to grow your brand, customer base and ultimately your bottom line sales and profit if you guarantee to work alongside me in an open & honest manner, matching my enthusiasm!
How Do I Work With My Clients?
I work on an open and honest basis, to ensure expectations of all parties are understood and met, with agility, integrity, curiosity, ideas led and commercially focused.
About Me
What can I tell you?
I love quirky socks, am passionate about telling stories about “good” brands, and I love connecting & collaborating.
Is that what you would like to know about me? If not, ask me
(And if you want to know more about my professional career click here!
Who Works With Jo Long Consulting?
Outsourced HR Limited
A Human Resources consultancy, offering tailor-made HR solutions alongside a friendly, robust and commercially minded partner to support on-site and remote people management.
Octobox
Highly customisable, reusable IBC solutions designed to reduce costs, contribute to positive environmental impact and support global commercial enterprises.
TCR The Hub
A unique facility in the heart of Teesdale offering local and regional community activities, services for all age groups, interests, and excellent facilities both inside and out.
ES Printing Limited
Delivering excellence in data management for Direct Mail, with customised printing servicess, personalised to the customers, sending your message straight to their door.
Xaura.io, now part of Forge Technologies
Empowering organisations to work smarter with solutions that are designed, optimised, and managed with the utmost expertise.
Jack Drum Arts
A sustainable, locally-based social enterprise providing cultural opportunities for communities through a range of workshops, courses, theatre, music-making & outdoor events.
Elizabeth’s Embroidery
A family-run business, established in 1990, offering world-class embroidery & quality printing with ethics, sustainability and community at its core.
https://elizabethsschoolwear.com/
Marjolo
Established in 2015 working in the public and private sectors driving and supporting business change, process optimisation, digital transformation, managed IT & change service.
Fit2lovelife
Health and well-being coach, using Yoga, Personal Training, Nutrition & Coaching.
NECS (UK) Ltd. Professional Cleaning Services
Commercial Cleaning and Facilities Management Solutions for the commercial, education and healthcare sectors throughout the UK.
ESPrinting Ltd
ESPrinting Ltd. has been offering exceptional service in Direct Mail fulfilment and printing for over 14 years.
Tomlinson Longstaff Ltd
North-east based electrical contractors offering a wide range of services including design, installation, maintenance and testing and renewable power solutions.
Screaming Chimp Chilli Sauces
Based in the northeast of England, artisan producer Screaming Chimp offer award winning, vegan friendly, plant based, chilli sauce and snacks.
Indigo Art Ltd
Based in the northwest of England, Indigo Art Ltd. offers artwork and interior consultancy to bars, restaurants, cruise ships, care homes and hotels.
Indigo Art Shop
Indgo Art Shop is a newly launched retail opportunity offering an exclusive collection of fine art & photography prints from worldwide artists for the home and office, produced and framed in the UK.
Etika
Etika ethically manufacture & distribute high-quality primary school uniforms and colourful clothing basics for kids. Their ethical promise enables donations of funds, school uniforms & empowerment. workshops for UK schools and supports communities in India.
Teesdale Cheesemakers
Based in the heart of Teesdale, Teesdale Cheesemakers are artisan cheesemakers using local milk from the family farm.
www.teesdalecheesemakers.co.uk
Babuls
Babul’s is an exciting new business format for a highly experienced team within the food industry.
With new talents in the team, Babul’s (formally Spice Island) will be launched as a destination restaurant for truly authentic Indian food, with a twist.
Claire Chambers Elite Brow Stylist
Claire uses her phenomenal talent and experience to provide long term beauty treatments to enhance her clients’ natural beauty features, boosting their confidence and self-esteem.
https://clairechamberselitebrowstylist.business.site
MBHR Consulting Ltd
MB Human Resources Consulting Ltd has nearly 20
Summit Finance
Summit Finance are Mortgage and Protection Specialists with a passion to provide a personal service for all their clients.
Thank you for visiting Jo Long Consulting.
I would be delighted to hear from you and receive any questions that you might have.
Ask me anything; I’m always happy to chat through how I or one of my partners or associates might be able to help you.