Growth Squads for Professional Services

You protect their interests.
We’ll protect your pipeline.

High-intent instructions, fewer administrative headaches. Attract quality cases, automate your initial intake, and scale your practice with professional-grade clarity.

No obligation. Personalised response for your business.

Growth Engine

Your SME Growth Expert

Growth strategies that align with how real businesses build trust.

With experience scaling a self-funded start-up to a £64m international business, Richard understands the realities of leading growth from the front. As a CEO within PE-backed environments, he has led successful MBOs and acquisitions while building high-performing leadership teams. He works with ambitious business leaders to strengthen capability, navigate complexity and drive sustainable, long-term growth.

Generating SME Growth by Sharing Knowledge
Working with and conforming to
Richard Buckland
  1. Grew self-funded startup to £65m
  2. Led 2 successful MBO's
  3. Company lead on two acquisitions

Practical insight from specialists and entrepreneur advisory council, in partnership with Champion Speakers & Peer Advisory

Carl Jarvis
Strategic Marketing Advisor & Growth Specialist
Scarlett Allen-Horton
Subject Matter Expert - BBC Apprentice Finalist
Pete
Subject Matter Expert, Business Coach
Mark
Subject Matter Expert, Strategic Advisor
Cheryl
Subject Matter Expert, Training Consultant

Join us at our next Growth Squad Event

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Arrival & Hosted Networking
  • Opening Message
  • Industry Thought Leader Session
  • Food, Drinks & Networking
26th June 2026
10X by Spacemade, Brindley Place, Birmingham

Join Guest Speakers & Experts from your Industry

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What will Growth Squads do?

With over two decades of working alongside ambitious entrepreneurs, we’ve engineered a pioneering growth system built for today’s market. Discover what sustainable growth really takes - and how our four-layered framework turns strategy into traction.

Visibility

Be the Authority They Consult First

Marketing for professionals requires a "Pulse and Prestige" approach. You need to be visible the moment a crisis or a life milestone occurs. We use hyper-local SEO for specific instructions - such as "Probate Solicitor Birmingham" or "R&D Tax Credits Accountant" - to capture users in the high-intent research phase.

This is paired with thought leadership and high-authority PR that places your experts in front of business owners and HNW individuals before they even realise they need a change in advisor.

Trust

Convert Researchers into Clients

In professional services, the "product" is your expertise. Trust is the only currency that matters when the stakes involve law, money, or property.

We build this through E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trust), showcasing your success through complex case studies, verified client testimonials, and professional accreditation highlights that turn a "maybe" into a formal instruction.

Convert

From Enquiry to Instruction — Seamlessly

A missed call in a law firm or brokerage is a lost five-figure instruction. Your firm needs to be "open" even when your staff are in court or in meetings.

We deploy AI-driven qualifying assistants that handle the "Initial Intake." These tools filter out low-value enquiries, collect preliminary data (like mortgage deposit size or case type), and book discovery calls directly into your partners' calendars.

Optimise

Track the Full Client Lifecycle

Growth isn't just about the first instruction; it's about the Lifetime Value (LTV) of a client. We use advanced tracking to see which marketing channels bring in "one-off" enquiries versus "retained" clients.

By analysing the path from first click to signed engagement letter, we help you reallocate your budget toward the most profitable work, whether that's conveyancing, corporate tax, or litigation.

Growth Squad Pledge

After working with hundreds of clients we understand what it takes to be successful. We will focus on our end but we will need a commitment from your end also.

We are currently only accepting applications who can commit to the following:

SEO in a world of AI

Respond Promptly

Follow up with all new enquiries within four hours to keep momentum and maximise conversions.

Winning Content Strategy

Maintain Your Funnel

Keep your lead tracker updated weekly so we can optimise performance and ensure nothing is missed.

From Clicks to Clients

Convert Consistently

Maintain a conversion rate between 3–6% — we’ll drive qualified leads, you turn them into patients.

Hear from the Business Heroes We Work With

"We’re now leading the pack in our area and bringing in more revenue than ever. Their trackable systems show exactly where our best leads come from — and the quality is outstanding"

H Kumar – Managing Director

“Creative Ideaz has been a valuable partner in elevating our digital footprint...Their professionalism and results-driven methodology are truly commendable.”

Richard Moring - Managing Director

Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly will I start seeing results?

Most clients notice early improvements in visibility and enquiries within the first 30 days. For higher-ticket services, results typically build over 6–12 weeks as trust and authority grow.

Will this help me attract better clients, not just more noise?

Yes – our focus is on qualified enquiries, not vanity metrics. We target decision-makers who are actively looking for what you offer, and position you as the trusted expert they want to work with.

Do I need to manage the system myself?

Not at all. We take care of setup, optimisation, and day-to-day running. You stay focused on delivering your service – we’ll handle the growth side and keep things simple with clear updates.

Is this just Google Ads or do you use other channels too?

It’s a full system, not just ads. We combine SEO, paid ads, automated follow-ups, lead capture, and trust-building assets to make sure you're not just visible, but also chosen.

What if I’m not a tech-savvy business?

That’s exactly who we build this for. No complex dashboards or digital fluff – just a practical, proven setup that generates leads you can clearly track and follow up with.

What if it doesn't work for my type of service?

We work month-to-month with full transparency – no long contracts. If something isn’t performing, we’ll show you what’s happening, why, and how we’re adjusting. Results first, always.

See how your business is really performing online

We’ll review your visibility, trust signals, and enquiries — using our Growth Squads framework to identify strengths and gaps.

No obligation. Personalised response for your business.

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