We build (brilliant) brands
We are Emma and Sally and we’re the founders of The Stories We Tell, a mini collective of experienced creatives and marketers committed to helping small businesses grow.
Whether you're launching, growing; or simply looking to shake things up, we’re here to shape your brand into something that turns heads. Logos, websites, content strategy or brand voice — whatever your challenge, we’ll help you stand out.
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It can be a challenge to stand out from the crowd and articulate why customers should choose you over the competition. That’s where a strong Brand Strategy comes into play. We’ll collaborate with you to uncover your unique proposition and get to the core of what your audience really wants.
From there, we create your narrative, messaging and tone of voice, all focused on making your brand and marketing work harder for you.
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We’ll help you create a brand identity that grabs attention and that tells your story. From your logo to your bespoke brand colours and fonts, we’ll carefully design every aspect to work hard for your business.
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Words are your secret weapon and we’ll help you harness their full potential. From website copy to campaign messaging, let us help you find your brand’s voice.
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We build easy-to-manage websites that look great and turn visitors into customers.
We specialise in budget-friendly platforms like Squarespace, with ready-made templates and built-in tools that track your success, meaning your website grows as your business does.
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Connect to your ideal audience through strategic, story-driven marketing. We build tactical marketing plans based on data and insight that you can execute with ease.
Our brand-focused approach helps you weave your story into every campaign, building loyalty and meaningful customer connections.
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We’ll work with you to plan your content in advance, ensuring you have a steady flow of material that supports your business goals.
This means more time for you to focus on what really matters —connecting with you audience and growing your business.
Strategy | Storytelling | Design
Four Noble Truths Yoga
Giving a brand a fresh start
How we helped a yoga studio win over a new audience.
Working with a dynamic founder to bring her vision to life, we immersed ourselves in everything from business strategy to merchandise at Four Noble Truths; House of Yoga.
Bromleys
REIMAGINING A LEGACY BRAND.
Transforming an art supply brand to connect with a new generation of artists.
Collaborating with an art supply company on a brand refresh that celebrates their heritage and inspires the next generation of creatives.
Manchester Padel Club
cutting through the noise
How we helped a sports brand to make its mark.
From onsite signage to website design, we partnered with the team at Manchester Padel Club to help them develop their proposition, build their brand and reach a new community of players.
ARCD
Transforming a brand at a time of growth
When a website brief sparks a brand transformation.
Partnering with architecture practice ARCD, we helped them lay the groundwork to take their digital presence to the next level.
Experts driving small business growth
Our goal at The Stories We Tell is to use our corporate expertise to help you grow your brand.
With years of leadership experience at companies like eBay and Bruntwood, we’ve shifted our focus to what truly drives us: hands-on brand-building for small businesses.
We’re not burdened with big-agency red tape, so we can deliver impactful strategies tailored to your challenges. Partner with us and you’ll gain access to a dedicated senior team committed to unlocking your brand’s potential and maximising your marketing investment.