— THE FRESHBAT KNOWLEDGE CENTRE —

Practical marketing thinking for ambitious UK B2B founders.

We’re not here to give out fluffy or generic advice. Instead, this is a space for us to share the thinking that actually moves B2B businesses forward – from a team that’s embedded in founder-led growth every day.

Built in Beta

One founder’s honest account of building a sharper B2B business using AI, automation and proper marketing strategy — from inside Freshbat. The inside view, not the highlight reel. Every week, straight to your inbox.

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How much should an SME spend on marketing?

The question every founder asks and nobody answers clearly. Here’s a practical framework for UK B2B businesses at different stages of growth.

3 min read

— NEWSLETTER —

Built in Beta — Issue 001

One founder’s honest account of handing her morning task list to Claude and what actually happened. The inside view of building with AI – not the highlight reel.

4 min read

— WEBINAR —

Embedding Thought Leadership: A Strategic Advantage to Drive Growth

How to make thought leadership work as a genuine business development strategy, not just content for content’s sake. A practical session for B2B founders who want to be known for the right things.

45 min watch

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Everything organised so you can find what’s most relevant to where you are right now.

— ARTICLE —

Why isn't my marketing working?

Most B2B founders reach a point where marketing feels broken. Here’s how to diagnose the real problem before throwing money at a solution.

6 min read

— ARTICLE —

Why posting every day won't save a bad social media strategy.

Consistency without strategy is just noise. Here’s why volume is the wrong metric and what to focus on instead.

5 min read

— ARTICLE —

How much should a small business spend on marketing?

The question every founder asks and nobody answers directly. A practical framework for UK B2B SMEs at different stages of growth.

5 min read

— ARTICLE —

The outcomes of a marketing strategy - and how to measure them.

Activity isn’t strategy. Here’s what a marketing strategy should actually deliver and how to know if yours is working.

5 min read

— ARTICLE —

How to integrate your marketing strategy and business plan.

Marketing that operates separately from your business plan isn’t marketing – it’s decoration. Here’s how to connect the two.

4 min read

— CASE STUDY INSIGHT —

What a 76% email open rate actually takes — and what most B2B companies miss about ABM.

The inside story of a targeted ABM campaign that achieved nearly three times the industry benchmark. What worked, what didn’t, and what it means for your marketing.

*Coming soon*

— ARTICLE —

Struggling to get client case studies? Here's your solution.

Case studies are your most powerful sales tool and the hardest to produce. Here’s a system that actually works.

5 min read

— NEWSLETTER —

Built in Beta — Issue 001: What happened when I handed my morning to Claude.

The first edition of Built in Beta. At 8am one morning I photographed a handwritten list of tasks, sent it to Claude, and handed over control of my day.

4 min read

— ARTICLE —

How AI actually fits into a B2B marketing strategy - and what it still can't do

Not a hype piece. An honest assessment of where AI genuinely helps in B2B marketing and where human judgement is still irreplaceable.

*Coming soon*

— TOOLS & RESOURCES —

Useful tools, ready when you are.

Practical resources to help you understand where your marketing stands and what to do next.

— DIAGNOSTIC —

The Marketing ROI Reality Check.

12 questions. Honest answers only. You’ll get a clear picture of where your marketing ROI stands – and exactly what to do about it.

Covers four areas: Foundations, Visibility, Pipeline, Performance

Takes 3 minutes

— GUIDE —

How B2B buyers actually decide in 2026.

70% of the buying journey is now done before a buyer ever contacts you. The Freshbat 2026 guide to what’s changed in B2B buying behaviour – and what it means for how founders should be marketing now.

12-page download