From Startup to Success

Client Name: Pack Direct
Industry: Packaging E-Commerce

Challenges

Pack Direct began as nothing more than a concept backed by investors. With no products, pricing structure, or systems in place, the challenge was to launch a full-scale packaging business from the ground up—built to compete in a crowded market.

Solutions

We provided full project management and consultancy to bring Pack Direct to market:

  • Business Planning – Created a 12-month business and marketing strategy, complete with competitor research, pricing models, and growth goals.
  • Process Development – Designed and digitised the manufacturing/order process, connecting a pricing database in Azure with a bespoke online custom box builder.
  • Branding – Crafted the mission statement, USPs, messaging, and visual identity. Delivered brand guidelines covering stationery, signage, and packaging.
  • Website Build – Launched a WordPress/WooCommerce website to house over 5,000 SKUs with e-commerce functionality.
  • E-Commerce Enhancements – Established new types of product listings, pricing, and collections, with user tracking and behavioural insights.
  • Content & Creative – Produced photography and video assets of products and the manufacturing process.
  • Social Media Marketing: organic educational content, project coverage, daily brand activity.
  • Paid Ads: campaign planning, retargeting, prospecting.
  • Email Marketing: automated campaigns for promotion and retention.
  • Google Ads: product promotion and remarketing.
  • Operational Support – Training, IT setup, email systems, and onboarding for new staff.

Results

  • Launched from Scratch – Turned an investor concept into a fully functioning packaging brand.
  • E-Commerce Innovation – Built a custom online box builder, digitising a process that was previously offline.
  • Rapid ROI – The business achieved full return on investment within 9 months and generated an additional £90K profit.
  • Successful Exit – The business was sold after securing key accounts and building a sustainable growth model.

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