I celebrate 20 years in business in June. Catch Design Management, the North Yorkshire-based social media training, management and design agency, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this June — a milestone its founder, Sue Thompson, admits she never quite saw coming. “What started as something to keep me busy while my kids were small enough… Read more about CATCH DESIGN MANAGEMENT CELEBRATES 20 YEARS IN BUSINESS
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LinkedIn desktop versus mobile
Linkedin: Mobile vs desktop. All are not created equal! Make sure you know how to get the best out of both versions of this business social media platform. Need to know more about how effective LinkedIn can be for your business? Review our other LinkedIn blogs or get in touch to arrange a LinkedIn profile… Read more about LinkedIn desktop versus mobile
Formal data protection complaints process – have you got one in place?
What it is? From 19 June 2026, organisations will need to implement or update their data protection complaints procedure to align with the new Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) requirements. This marks a shift towards a more formalised, controller-led complaints-handling framework. Who it applies to The requirement applies to all UK organisations that… Read more about Formal data protection complaints process – have you got one in place?
Social Media Content Ideas for Small Businesses
I have recently completed some social media training with local High Street businesses to help them gather ideas for their social media content plans, specifically focusing on brand and location awareness. I thought this was blog worthy to share some of these content ideas that you can easily apply to your own business (High Street… Read more about Social Media Content Ideas for Small Businesses
Sue is a lovely person to work with and helped to develop our ideas for our new website. She understands what you are trying to achieve but is not over pushy with sales
Stokesley Show Ltd
Stokesley Show LtdWe have recently completed social media training with Sue and found this informative and an excellent insight into growing your business on social media. I would highly recommend Sue and the course if you are wanting to get your business out there.
Little Yorkshire Hamper Company
Little Yorkshire Hamper CompanySue is an absolute font of marketing, social and design knowledge, and highly skilled and efficient. Working with Sue felt like a breath of fresh air - she was able to quickly understand the needs of my business, and identify the places in which improvements could be made.
West By Design
West By DesignSue's advice and guidance was clear, objective and very helpful. We have already made changes to the way we use LinkedIn. Thank you for such an informative session!
Frances Bainbridge
SI RecruitmentI have been attending a course run by Sue looking at the various social media platforms & how best to use them for your own business to encourage engagement & increase your profile. I have found the course content really valuable & adaptable to my own business. Sue’s approach to teaching is spot on with a relaxed & friendly approach.
Suzanne Gander
Tropic SkincareSue has been helping me with the branding of my new business and website- her designs are great, her pace of work is fantastic and her advice is greatly appreciated! Her attention to detail is super! I know it will be the start of working together on many projects for the business - thank you
Sarah Jane Monsarratt
Monsarratt Specialist Training Services
Catch Design provide social media support to my business and have recently supported me in refreshing my website and transferring it over to word press. The support Sue has given and provided has been excellent. Sue has a very professional but friendly approach and provides really pragmatic solutions within the world of social media, marketing and websites. A real asset to any SME who is looking for that support and partnering within their business. Highly recommend.
Karen Pearson
Pearson ChangeAfter being let down at short notice, Sue was most helpful in sorting us out with A3 folded, coloured brochures and business cards overnight which was a lifesaver for a new company looking to market their business. I couldn't be more pleased with the service provided and the quality of the products. Will definitely be getting more business from us (Vanquish Fire Systems).
Barry Bissett
Vanquish Fire SystemsSue is great to work with, her attention to detail is amazing!
Jenni King
Lead Digital Designer at Koodoo CreativeWe have worked with Catch Design Management redeveloping our website and subsequently on marketing projects in the business. She is professional and enthusiastic about her own business and ours. We are sure we will continue to use her services in the future.
James Thompson
Tean Management Services LtdSue is good to work with and knowledgeable about social media. She accesses good content, assesses fit with brand appropriately and is willing to be robust and stand her ground when needed and to be flexible when needed. She is good at keeping us on the straight and narrow!
Lydia Ebdon
Approachable Accountants LtdSue is creative, always very fair - and gets the job done on time and to budget. What more can we ask!? :-)
David Holding
Independent CopywriterI enjoyed Sue's training - and have to say I learned a lot more than I expected, Sue is very knowledgeable, helpful and engaging. I'd certainly recommend Sue to others and would consider using her for further training myself.
Stewart Brennan
Tanton IndustriesI have just attended a breakfast briefing by Sue Thompson re social media and her knowledge & experience in this area is excellent I would highly recommend her to other businesses.
Chris Johnson
Ayton LawSue is brilliant at helping you bring your ideas to reality. We used her for our wedding stationery and, being local, it was excellent being able to meet up and develop ideas. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you Sue we really appreciate the time and effort you put in to getting us exactly what we wanted for our special day.
Sophie and Tom Waters
Newly WedsVery professional approach offers great training on social media I would highly recommend Sue to other businesses.
Julie Connaughton
Gossip MagazineSue has recently designed and uploaded our new website for North Yorkshire Physiotherapy. Throughout the process she has been communicative and involving. Sue arranged our photo shoot and advised us on layout and design which we were really happy with. We would happily recommend Sue to anyone looking to design or update a website.
Kate Turner
North Yorkshire PhysioWorking with Sue from Catch Designs was a wise investment: she listened and was able to translate my muddled ideas in to something tangible. Sue took all of this stress away and the whole experience was much easier and smoother than I thought. The result far exceeded my expectations and I'm so glad I was able to outsource this project to the right professional.
Julie Phillips
Julie Phillips Therapeutic CoachingWe’ve used Catch for the design and creation of promotional flyers and business cards. They have gone out of their way to produce something we’re really proud to hand out. Catch have always exceeded our expectations.
Seego Ltd
Seego Ltd
Catch Designs is very cost effective and professional. My project ran smoothly and I was very happy with the results. I would happily work with them again.
Tracey Potter
Tracey Potter
We have used Catch Design for a number of outsourced design projects over the past two years. The service and quality of work is very high, and we have been very happy with the level and professionalism of service we get.
Matt Flint
TMS Ltd
Thanks as always for the great design and artwork you have produced for our Kielder maps. Spot on as usual. Thanks for your hard work.
Alex Maclennan
Forestry Commission
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