What You Can Get from Just One Hour of Marketing Support
- Hillary McMullen
- Apr 15
- 3 min read

If you’re running a small business, hiring a full-time marketer—or even a full-time freelancer—might feel like a huge leap. But what if you could get expert marketing help for just one hour a month? Sounds like a drop in the bucket, but it’s often exactly what you need to get unstuck, get clear, or get ahead.
One hour of strategic marketing support each month gives small business owners access to expert insights, hands-on help, and momentum—without the cost or commitment of a full retainer. It’s smart, scalable, and surprisingly effective.
Let’s break down what an hour really gets you, how it works, and why many small business owners are turning to micro retainers like this to build smarter—not just bigger.
Why Bother with Just One Hour?
Because it’s intentional time—not filler. A single hour with a marketing strategist (hi, that’s me 👋) can:
Get a nagging task finally done (hello, updated landing page!)
Clean up a messy email campaign before it goes live
Write a smarter bio or elevator pitch that actually works
Review and edit a sales page, ad, or newsletter
Offer feedback or creative ideas you wouldn’t get alone
You don’t need a full-time team to make progress. You just need consistent, strategic action.
What Actually Gets Accomplished?
Think of it like a power hour of focused momentum. Here’s what some Spark Plan clients have used their hour for:
A one-time welcome email that finally sounds like them
A mini audit of their homepage with actionable edits
A sales flyer refresh before a seasonal push
Help naming a new offer or service
Content batching ideas they can DIY later
If you’ve ever wasted three hours thinking about marketing and doing nothing… imagine what a focused hour with help could do instead.
The Real Benefit for Business Owners
Aside from having something done at the end of each month? You get:
A go-to marketing brain on your side
Clarity about what to prioritize next
Peace of mind that something’s moving forward
No scope creep, no endless meetings, no fluff
It’s like having a fractional marketing partner—without the pressure or the price tag.
What’s Included in the Spark Plan?
The Spark Plan is simple on purpose:
1 hour of marketing help per month
Your hour can be used for strategy, copy, design tweaks, or support
You can submit your task via your Notion portal or email
You'll get a delivery in 3–5 business days
Strategy calls are available as needed (within the hour!)
And yes—you can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at any time with 14 days’ notice.
FAQs About the Spark Plan
Can I use the hour however I want?
Yup, as long as it fits within the types of work I offer. No web hosting, legal writing, or podcast editing—but most marketing tasks are fair game.
Can I roll over unused time?
Nope—use it or lose it! The Spark Plan is designed to encourage regular, focused work each month. This isn't the case with my other Momentum Plans, but the Spark plan is designed for short, effective and consistent progress.
What if my task takes more than an hour?
I'll let you know before I begin. You can either prioritize a smaller piece of the task or upgrade for more time that month.
How do I submit my task?
You’ll get access to your private Notion portal where you can submit, track, and communicate with me. Email works too if that’s easier.
Ready to Spark Something?
If you’ve got a small to-do list that’s turning into a big block, the Spark Plan was made for you. It’s low-commitment, high-impact support for small business owners who just want to keep moving forward.
👉 Join the Spark Plan now and book your first hour. Let’s get something off your plate—together.
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