Cumbria is a hotbed of creativity, and we’re especially spoilt in the South Lakes where there’s a thriving creative scene.

The proactive network of local professionals offers a wealth of collaboration opportunities for business owners.

Bear in mind the famous quote by Halford E. Luccock; “No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it.” If you apply this to the marketing of your own business, you can call on the help of people who will think differently and fill in your blind spots with a unique perspective.

When it comes to creativity, many heads are better than one and you are certainly spoilt for choice in the South Lakes when it comes to options for locally outsourcing different aspects of marketing, such as branding, PR, content and digital media.

Deciding to outsource these pieces of the marketing puzzle to different experts means you will reap the rewards of different experiences and skillsets from individuals who can offer valuable insights from an outsider’s perspective.

You can identify these creatives in a number of different ways. For example, simple online research, scanning social media using tools such as Twitter hashtags, attending networking events, asking fellow business owners for recommendations or getting in touch with the Chamber of Commerce.

Creativity and collaboration go hand in hand, and Cumbria is the perfect place to embrace it.