Buzz Box
Buzz Box
Buzz Box was founded by Mark Meadows to make beekeeping more accessible by offering beginner-friendly starter packs. Mark identified that getting into beekeeping can be overwhelming due to the complexity of equipment and the lack of availability in mainstream retailers. An avid beekeeper, Mark had invested in an exhibitor space at the Garden Press Event, taking place in London in February 2025. He wanted to optimise opportunities to engage journalists at the show and wanted to consider strategies he could use to try and get featured in mainstream press.
"The support from Blueprint for Business has been invaluable in helping me bridge the gaps in my skills, particularly in financial planning and PR. The mentorship has given me the confidence to navigate Buzz Box’s crucial first year and I’d highly recommend Blueprint for Business to any new business owner."
Mark Meadows, Founder
Buzz Box Blueprint for Business Journey
With honeybee populations under threat from habitat loss, chemicals and climate change, increasing the number of beekeepers is crucial. Gardeners, being nature-conscious, are an ideal audience for beekeeping, so Buzz Box is focusing on distributing beekeeping starter packs at garden centres.
The business is now launching its first batch of stock and working on expanding brand awareness through social media, podcasts and magazine features. Buzz Box will also be featured at the Ideal Home Show, where one of its beehives will be showcased in the “Dream Garden” exhibit.
How Blueprint for Business helped
Buzz Box (Mark) engaged with Blueprint for Business initially by attending a workshop, then through 1:1 support, to address key business challenges.
Key areas of support included:
Business and Financial Strategy: Support with cash flow forecasting and financial planning for the first year of business.
Marketing and PR: Guidance on brand positioning, social media marketing and how to secure media coverage. In addition, advice for optimising presence at trade shows and conferences.
Content Creation: Training in video creation and content strategies to engage a wider audience.
Retail and Sales Development: Insights into expanding into garden centres and refining the sale approach.
With guidance from his coach, Sarah Brockwell, Mark is now working hard on building awareness for the brand in the gardening community on social media by being a guest on podcasts and writing articles for magazines.
How Blueprint for Business can help you
Blueprint for Business is an exciting FREE business growth programme that offers a series of bespoke workshops, webinars and 1:1 coaching, to help you map out your journey to achieving your business goals.
Developed and delivered by a team of award-winning Business Coaches, Blueprint for Business not only provides you with learning opportunities you can tailor to suit your needs, but also access to expert knowledge, and the North Essex entrepreneurial ecosystem to connect and network with. Offered as part of a wider business support programme from Let’s Do Business Group, Blueprint for Business has been developed and is delivered by a team of award-winning Business Coaches. Blueprint for Business not only provides you with learning opportunities you can tailor to suit your needs, but also access to expert knowledge, and the North Essex entrepreneurial ecosystem to connect and network with.
For more information about Blueprint for Business https://www.letsdobusinessgroup.co.uk/business-support-north-essex