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Real businesses. Real transformation.
Case studies matter because they show legacy → modern operator impact. See how we've transformed businesses like yours.
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Heritage Manufacturing Company: From Local to National
A 45-year-old precision engineering firm was struggling to compete with larger players despite having superior quality and decades of expertise. Their website looked outdated, they had no digital presence, and potential clients couldn't find them online.
Complete Digital Transformation
New website, CRM integration, automated quoting system
Brand Storytelling
Video case studies showcasing 45 years of precision engineering
Growth Systems
Sustainable content strategy and performance tracking
David Richardson
Managing Director
Success Stories
Transformations across industries
Heritage Bakery
Challenge
Local business struggling with online visibility
Outcome
40+ online orders per week from 2-3
Precision Engineering
Challenge
Losing contracts to competitors with better digital presence
Outcome
£2.4M new revenue in first year
Maritime Law Firm
Challenge
15 hours/week spent on manual marketing tasks
Outcome
85% time savings, 40% more qualified leads
Family Restaurant Group
Challenge
Competing with chain restaurants on convenience
Outcome
180% growth in direct bookings
Each transformation is unique, but the principles remain consistent: ownership, expertise, and sustainable growth.
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How storytelling reshaped client presence
Heritage Bakery Transformation
Before: Invisible Expertise
- • No online presence beyond basic contact info
- • 40 years of sourdough expertise completely undocumented
- • Customers found them by accident or word-of-mouth only
- • 2-3 online orders per week despite exceptional quality
After: Discoverable Authority
- • Comprehensive process documentation with video
- • SEO-optimized content that ranks for "artisan sourdough"
- • Customer stories showcasing 40-year legacy
- • 40+ online orders per week from people who understand the value
The Story Strategy
We didn't change what they do—we captured and communicated their expertise in ways that both search engines and customers could understand and trust.
"People finally understand what makes our bread different. The orders started coming from customers who already knew they wanted artisan sourdough, not people who needed convincing."
Sarah Mitchell
Owner, Heritage Bakery
Technology Deployment
Maritime Law Firm: From Manual to Automated
The Challenge
A prestigious maritime law firm was spending 15 hours per week on manual marketing tasks: updating their website, sending newsletters, tracking leads, and following up with prospects. Their partners were lawyers, not marketers, and the administrative burden was preventing them from focusing on billable work.
Problems We Identified
- •Manual content updates taking 3+ hours per week
- •No lead tracking or qualification system
- •Newsletter creation requiring 4-5 hours monthly
- •No visibility into which marketing efforts actually worked
The Solution
Automated Content Management
Content scheduling system that publishes case studies, insights, and news automatically
Lead Tracking & Analytics
Comprehensive dashboard showing lead sources, conversion rates, and ROI by channel
Automated Nurture Sequences
Email sequences that educate prospects about maritime law complexities automatically
"We went from spending more time on marketing than on legal work to having a system that runs itself. Our partners can focus on what they do best while still growing the practice."James Harrison
Senior Partner, Maritime Legal Associates
Momentum Case Study
How process consistency made growth sustainable
Precision Engineering: Building Compound Growth
After the initial digital transformation, the real challenge was maintaining momentum. Many businesses see a spike in results, then plateau. We established systems that turn one-off wins into compound growth.
The Momentum System
- •Monthly content calendar showcasing completed projects
- •Automated lead nurturing based on project type and size
- •Performance tracking with monthly optimization cycles
- •Client feedback loops integrated into content strategy
Why It Works
Instead of sporadic marketing efforts, we established a rhythm that builds trust over time. Each piece of content reinforces their expertise, each optimization improves performance, and each success story attracts similar clients.
Growth Trajectory Over 12 Months
Key Success Factors
"The first few months were exciting—we were getting results we'd never seen before. But what impressed me most was how it kept getting better. Every month, the system got smarter, our content got better, and our results improved. Two years later, it's still growing."David Richardson
Managing Director, Heritage Manufacturing
Transformation Comparison
Legacy → Modern: The Complete Picture
Before: Legacy State
45-year-old precision engineering firm
Digital Presence
- ✗Basic 5-page website from 2010
- ✗No search engine visibility
- ✗Zero online client acquisition
- ✗No digital case studies or portfolio
Business Operations
- ✗Manual quoting process (3-4 hours per quote)
- ✗Paper-based project tracking
- ✗No lead tracking or analytics
- ✗Reactive marketing (Yellow Pages, word-of-mouth)
Results
After: Modern Operations
Same expertise, modern systems
Digital Presence
- ✓Modern, mobile-optimized website
- ✓#1 Google ranking for key terms
- ✓70% of leads from online sources
- ✓Comprehensive project portfolio with video
Business Operations
- ✓Automated quoting system (30 minutes per quote)
- ✓Digital project management and tracking
- ✓Complete lead attribution and analytics
- ✓Strategic content marketing and SEO
Results
The Transformation Key
We didn't change what they do—we made what they do discoverable, measurable, and scalable. The same 45 years of expertise, now visible to the people who need it most.
Client Voices
What clients say about results and experience
David Richardson
Managing Director
Heritage Manufacturing
"We didn't just get a new website. We got a complete transformation of how customers find us, understand what we do, and decide to work with us. The systems they built are still driving growth two years later."
£2.4M additional revenue in year one
Sarah Mitchell
Owner
Heritage Bakery
"Working with Charted wasn't just about getting a new website. They helped us understand our own business better and gave us tools that actually make sense for how we work. Our customers finally get what makes our bread different."
1900% increase in online orders
James Harrison
Senior Partner
Maritime Legal Associates
"We went from spending more time on marketing than on legal work to having a system that runs itself. Our partners can focus on what they do best while still growing the practice. The ROI has been exceptional."
85% reduction in marketing time, 40% more leads
Common Themes in Client Feedback
Understanding First
"They took time to understand our business before building anything"
True Ownership
"We own everything and can make changes without depending on anyone"
Lasting Results
"The systems keep getting better and delivering results years later"
Your business can be next
Every transformation story started with a conversation. Legacy businesses with decades of expertise, ready to reach the customers who need them most. Is yours one of them?
Discovery Call
Understand your business, expertise, and growth opportunities
Custom Strategy
Tailored approach based on your industry, size, and goals
Proven Results
Systems that deliver measurable growth and compound over time
"The best businesses aren't always the most visible ones. But the most successful ones figure out how to be both."
Your decades of expertise deserve to be found by the customers who need it most.