Tech Consultancy
Free intro call · or £120 for a full hour
I help with the technical stuff small businesses run into every day — websites, software, cloud storage, and the practical side of digital marketing — tracking, tools, and whether any of it is actually working.
People usually get in touch when they are trying to make better decisions, sense-check something before they commit more time or money, or get unstuck on something specific. You do not need the right terminology — just explain what is going on.
Two ways to get started
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Free introductory call
Brief video call · no questionnaire
Not sure yet whether I can help, or whether you need a full hour? Email me with your question — or ask for a short free call so we can find out together.
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Paid consultancy call
£120 · 1 hour · video call
You already know you want a focused hour to talk something through properly. Apply via the short questionnaire — I review every request before booking.
Start the questionnaire
How the free intro works
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Email
Tell me briefly what you need, or ask for a short intro call.
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Review
I read every message personally, usually within one or two working days.
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Next step
I reply by email, or we book a brief free call to see if I can help. If you need more time, we can arrange a paid session.
The intro call is short — enough to understand your situation and say honestly whether I can help. It is not a full consultancy session. If we both think an hour would be useful, I will point you to the paid option.
How the paid call works
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Apply
Complete a short questionnaire so I understand what you need.
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Review
I read every application personally, usually within one or two working days.
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Book
If we are a good fit, I will email you with next steps to arrange and pay for your call.
Sometimes I will not be the right person to help — or the call will not be the right format. That is deliberate. I would rather be honest before you pay, not after.
What we can use the call for
- Everyday tech
- Email, domains, files, software, security basics — the stuff that eats your week.
- Website advice
- What is broken, what to fix first, whether a quote or rebuild is reasonable.
- Digital marketing support
- Tracking, analytics, tool choices, and campaigns explained without the fluff.
Typical topics also include cloud storage chaos, sensible backups, practical AI where it saves time, and a second opinion before you hire an agency or sign a contract.
Sound familiar?
A few of the situations people usually apply about — you do not need to match one exactly.
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Outgrown your website builder?
You started on Wix, Squarespace, or GoDaddy and something is not working anymore. You want a straight second opinion on whether to rebuild, migrate, or stick with what you have.
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Stuck in repetitive workflows?
The same manual tasks every week — copy-pasting, reformatting, chasing information — and you suspect automation or AI could help, but you do not know where to start.
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Business basics not sorted?
Professional email, domain and DNS that make sense, client scheduling — the foundations that should be simple but somehow are not.
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Data storage and backups
Files scattered across laptops, drives, and cloud accounts, with no clear plan for what happens if something breaks or someone leaves.
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Curious about AI, but cautious?
You keep hearing you should be using AI tools, but you want to know what is actually safe, sensible, and worth the effort for a business like yours.
Who this is for
- Small business owners or ops and marketing leads who handle tech by default
- People who want direct answers, not a slide deck or a retainer pitch
- Anyone who would rather say “I am not sure how this works” than pretend they do
What this is not
- Ongoing IT support or unlimited access after the call
- Hands-on build work during the session — the goal is clarity; implementation can be quoted separately if needed
- Legal or compliance sign-off
- A sales call — neither the free intro nor the paid session is a pitch for ongoing work you did not ask for
What happens after
Some people leave with a clear plan and handle it themselves. Sometimes we spot something bigger — a proper audit, a rebuild, or follow-up help — and I will tell you straight. There is never any obligation to go further; only honest recommendations.
Before you get in touch
- For a free intro, email hello@richardhenney.co.uk — describe your situation or ask for a short call
- For a paid session, start with the questionnaire — I will let you know if I think a full hour is the right next step
- Paid sessions are £120 for one hour, paid upfront before we meet
- Calls are delivered by video; meeting details sent once we have agreed to go ahead
- If I do not think I can help, I will tell you honestly — no hard feelings
About me
I am Richard Henney — Web & Technical Lead at Ellodave, a Staffordshire creative agency. Ten years there, from design and front-end to leading digital delivery across 20+ client sites and the internal tools behind them.
This consultancy is separate from my agency work: plain English advice for small businesses who need someone sensible in their corner — starting with a free intro if you are not sure yet.
Ready to get started?
Let's work out what you need.
Email for a free intro, or apply for a paid session — I will let you know either way.