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Ruth Douglas

Ruth Douglas is a marketing consultant and coach that helps people take their businesses online and grow their sales. She’s expert at creating marketing stories that showcase what makes a business special and connect with customers. Her experience in multiple sectors including charity fundraising, leisure and tourism and the adult industry (toys) means that her clients benefit from a breadth of experience and depth of knowledge that helps them stand out in what are often crowded marketplaces. Ruth lives in Devon with a daughter and two cats - no-one is sure who is really in charge, but we suspect it’s the cats!

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June 2023
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