What we do - Big ideas for growing businessesBig ideas for growing businesses

At dunco we understand that most business owners want to build a successful and lasting brand. By combining our first hand experience of running a business with a deep understanding of marketing, design and digital, we are well placed to provide our customers with a range of flexible marketing packages specifically designed to help businesses grow.

How we do it

We recognise that developing your own brand can be challenging. Business owners have limited time, energy and budget therefore they need a flexible and adaptive team they can rely on, as their business grows. dunco offer a selection of marketing products and services for startups or well established organisations. We tailor what we do to suit your current priorities, as well as your long-term ambitions. We aim to be considered an extension of your existing team.

  • Strategy Strategy
  • Digital Digital
  • Creative Creative

How we do it - StrategyStrategy

Whether it's one day, one week or a long-term partnership, we spend time getting to know your brand and organisation, developing an appropriate marketing strategy that will help take your business forward.

  1. Brand audit

    A two-day workshop analysing the motivations, ambitions and outlook of your organisation or startup. Through these sessions we seek to capture the essence and identity of your brand. Providing you with a clear vision, mission, promise, values and character, all essential in the development of a successful brand.

  2. Marketing review

    Depending on the stage of your business we can offer a tailored marketing review. The results of this review will be a set of recommendations that you can implement, or we can help implement for you.

  3. Strategic partnership

    Sometimes when you’re running a business all you want is a trusted advisor who you can turn to before making critical decisions that will affect your brand. We offer this service on a flexible one to one basis.

  4. Workshops

    Looking for inspiration, or helping your team generate new ideas? dunco can provide creative workshops to suit your business needs. We can provide inspirational speakers and creative teams to help spark ideas and innovation from within your organisation.

How we do it - DigitalDigital

Choosing the right digital team for your business can be daunting, especially with the overwhelming choice available, with costs often escalating out of control. At dunco we focus on building impressive websites that are secure, easily adaptable and allow you to remain in control.

  1. Web development

    Whether you’re looking for a website to launch your business or a fully integrated ecommerce solution dunco can help you to achieve your goals. We work with some of the best programmers to build websites that can grow and adapt to the needs of your business.

  2. Tailored digital strategy

    Depending on the needs of your business we provide bespoke digital support. This can range from research projects to providing programming support to help solve challenges within your company.

How we do it - CreativeCreative

We are passionate about hard working creativity. By getting to know you and your business we aim to develop designs that reflects the character of your organisation but more importantly appeals directly to your customers.

  1. Brand launch

    Even the most creative individuals find developing their own brand difficult. Fortunately we love this part and can help you articulate your ideas and bring your brand to life.

  2. Rebrand

    Rebranding your business can be challenging, and requires careful consideration. Reviewing your existing designs and working through elements of our brand audit will help us to improve on your existing brand.

  3. Bespoke design

    If you have a design challenge you would like to discuss then we’d love to hear about it. Once we have assessed your aims we will get the right people involved, people who’s work reflects your business and identity.

Duncan Forbes

dunco was set up by Duncan Forbes, an expert in digital and branding. Duncan has a unique background with first hand experience of running a family business combined with many years working within marketing agencies in the UK and abroad. This unique blend means that we understand the needs and challenges of running a small to medium sized enterprise, as well as an ability to think strategically and creatively. This makes dunco the ideal collaborative partner for your business.


Lets start the conversation. Send us an email or give us a call so we can arrange a coffee or a beer. If you’re further afield we can connect via skype.


We would love to hear about your business.

Contact usContact us

hello@dunco.co.uk
07770 996 876

Testimonials

  • Tim Mudge

    Dunco planned and project managed the development of our association websites including the management of photography, design and web development. The design and development team he works with implemented the project professionally and on budget

    Tim Mudge CSM - British Growers
  • Urban and Coast

    Working with dunco had a hugely positive effect on the starting of our company. With Duncan’s help we have been able to form a unified and focussed vision of our brand, our steps forward and our objectives for the future. These are essential for any startup. I would highly recommend this service to anybody starting a business or anyone looking for clarity on the future of their business.

    Wendy Pugh Owner - Urban & Coast
  • Cate Warren

    As a growing business we were seeking help to develop a clear brand identity, hone our core messages and establish our business aims before pushing ahead with a marketing campaign. dunco helped us to do this, created new excitement within the business, highlighting existing strengths and pinpointed areas for improvement. The process was fun, stimulating and has renewed our passion for the business.

    Cate Warren Owner - Cate Warren Interiors
  • Scottish Enterprise

    The SE Rural Team have worked with Duncan on a number of occasions. His creative thinking and innovative ideas have brought a fresh and contemporary perspective to projects

    Scottish Enterprise Rural Team