Independent business consultancy & growth partner
Good business.
Better connected.
We bring marketing, communications, commercial thinking and practical business support together to help ambitious businesses build their brand, strengthen their operations and unlock opportunities for growth.
A different kind of business partner
More than an agency. An extension of your team.
Every business is different. Different challenges, different ambitions and different opportunities.
That's why we don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Folio combines commercial understanding, creative thinking and hands-on support to help businesses move forward.
From building brands and attracting customers to managing communications, partnerships, people and projects, we provide practical solutions shaped around the businesses we work with.
Whether you need ongoing support or expertise for a specific project, we work alongside you to make things happen.
Our expertise
One partner.
Multiple possibilities.
Marketing, Brand & Communications
We help businesses establish their identity, communicate effectively and connect with the audiences that matter.
02Commercial Growth & Business Development
We help businesses identify opportunities, develop relationships and build stronger commercial foundations.
03People, Recruitment & Supplier Networks
We connect businesses with the people, suppliers and external expertise they need.
04Digital, AI & Business Solutions
We help businesses make better use of technology, improve their digital presence and simplify everyday operations.
05Events, Experiences & Projects
We help businesses create memorable experiences and deliver projects with confidence.
Including Folio Events — our dedicated offering for corporate, member and hospitality events.
Flexible by design
The right support. The right way.
Folio Partner
Ongoing business support.
An outsourced extension of your team, providing regular marketing, communications, commercial and digital support through a structured ongoing relationship. Ideal for businesses seeking consistent expertise without expanding their permanent team.
Folio Projects
Focused delivery.
From website launches and marketing campaigns to recruitment projects, sponsorship programmes and corporate events, we deliver defined projects with clear objectives and agreed deliverables.
Folio Advisory
Strategic guidance.
Commercial reviews, marketing audits, growth planning, business consultancy and ongoing strategic support for owners and management teams.
No unnecessary complexity. Just the support your business needs.
Discuss Your RequirementsWho we work with
Different industries. Shared ambition.
Our experience spans customer-facing businesses, commercial organisations and specialist industries. We combine sector understanding with adaptable solutions to support businesses at different stages of growth.
- 01Hospitality & LeisureRestaurants, bars, cafés, hotels, private members' clubs, golf clubs and event venues.
- 02Sport & RecreationGolf professionals, golf clubs, sports academies, coaches, sports venues and participation-based organisations.
- 03Property, Construction & TradesFlooring businesses, gate manufacturers, specialist contractors, interiors companies, home improvement businesses and trade suppliers.
- 04AutomotiveValeting and detailing companies, dealerships, repair centres, automotive specialists and driving instructors.
- 05Retail & Consumer BrandsFashion, beauty, lifestyle, independent retail, consumer products and e-commerce businesses.
- 06Health, Fitness & WellnessPilates studios, gyms, fitness professionals, physiotherapists, wellness providers and membership-based businesses.
- 07Professional Services & RecruitmentRecruitment agencies, consultants, B2B service providers and professional organisations.
- 08Founders & Personal BrandsEntrepreneurs, business owners, executives, professionals and individuals building their commercial profile.
Don't see your industry? That doesn't mean we can't help.
The businesses we support
£500k to £10 million.
We work with established, ambitious businesses turning over between £500k and £10 million.
Businesses at this stage are often too big to do everything themselves, but not yet ready for a full in-house marketing, commercial or operations team. That's where Folio fits.
Why work with us
Business thinking. Not just marketing thinking.
Commercially minded
We understand that successful marketing and business support should contribute to wider commercial objectives.
Flexible and connected
We bring together multiple services and specialist relationships, reducing the need to coordinate numerous disconnected suppliers.
Hands-on delivery
We don't simply produce recommendations. We help put plans into action.
Built around relationships
We value understanding the people and businesses we work with, building trusted, collaborative relationships.
Folio Founder
Built on experience. Driven by opportunity.
Folio was founded by Jonathan Barratt, bringing together experience in hospitality, sales, recruitment, account management, marketing and commercial operations.
With a background spanning both customer-facing and business-to-business environments, Folio was created to provide practical, flexible and commercially focused support for growing businesses.
Where We Work
UK • EUROPE • UAE
Resorts & Destinations
Based in the UK. Supporting businesses, brands and projects across locations, industries and international markets.
Got something in mind?
Whether you're looking to grow your business, develop your brand, improve your communications or explore a new opportunity, we'd be interested to hear about it.
Let's Talk Business