About us

OUR STORY

Hi, I'm Karen, founder of Everything Sorted Group Ltd, though that's not what it was called when this rollercoaster began.

Back in 2016, after being made redundant not once… not twice… but three times in a row, my confidence took a real knock. I kept thinking, maybe it's me? But I also knew something important: these businesses needed marketing; they just couldn't afford a full-time marketing expert, and they had no Plan B.

So when the third redundancy came, I took a breath and asked one simple question:
"What's your plan for marketing now?"

They didn’t have one. I did.

I offered to freelance for them, and they jumped at it. My confidence came flooding back. I contacted two other former employers… they said yes too, and just like that, Sorted Freelance began.

How we became Everything Sorted

Clients kept saying: "Brilliant, you've sorted everything for us."

That naturally became my sign-off: All sorted.

At the time, the business was called Sorted Freelance Ltd (from October 2016 to December 2018). But as the work grew, the phrase people kept repeating felt like a better reflection of what we actually did.

So, in December 2018, the company name changed to Everything Sorted Group Ltd, because by then, that's exactly what we were doing: helping businesses attract customers, build credibility, and grow through websites that work, branding that stands out, and marketing that delivers.

I now had three steady clients, a growing business, and the realisation that I was valued after all.

Enter Peter (plot twist included)

Then 2020 arrived… that year!

My husband Peter, previously working in new business development in the IT sector, suddenly found himself without a job.

One afternoon I mentioned I needed a new website. He casually replied: "I can build you one." Two weeks later, Peter delivered me a smart, professional WordPress website. Turns out a software engineer never forgets how to code!

A client saw it and said, "Can I have one like that?" Then another. And another. So, he stayed.

In December 2021, Peter officially joined the business as our Technical & Development Director.

Since then, he's built hundreds of responsive, rock-solid websites. I design them. He engineers them. We're a great team!

Today, we're still doing exactly what that phrase promised: sorting everything; websites, branding, digital marketing, and PR, so you can focus on running your business.

MEET THE TEAM

Founder + Managing Director

Karen Hardicker

With 30+ years of experience spanning blue-chip brands (John Lewis, Mercedes, Intu Shopping Centres) and professional services (ICAEW, Shoosmiths), Karen brings calm leadership and hands-on delivery.

She builds the right team for each brief, handles everything from strategy to campaigns, and keeps projects on track and on budget.

Technical + Development Director

Peter Hardicker

Peter is the technical backbone of Everything Sorted. With a background spanning software engineering, real-time marine systems, and global tech development, he builds websites that are fast, secure, and rock-solid. He handles all the development, hosting, and technical infrastructure.

He’s methodical, unflappable, and obsessed with getting the details right.

Ready to meet the team?

OUR STORY

Hi, I'm Karen, founder of Everything Sorted Group Ltd, though that's not what it was called when this rollercoaster began.

Back in 2016, after being made redundant not once… not twice… but three times in a row, my confidence took a real knock. I kept thinking, maybe it's me? But I also knew something important: these businesses needed marketing; they just couldn't afford a full-time marketing expert, and they had no Plan B.

So when the third redundancy came, I took a breath and asked one simple question:
"What's your plan for marketing now?"

They didn’t have one. I did.

I offered to freelance for them, and they jumped at it. My confidence came flooding back. I contacted two other former employers… they said yes too, and just like that, Sorted Freelance began.

How we became Everything Sorted

Clients kept saying: "Brilliant, you've sorted everything for us."

That naturally became my sign-off: All sorted.

At the time, the business was called Sorted Freelance Ltd (from October 2016 to December 2018). But as the work grew, the phrase people kept repeating felt like a better reflection of what we actually did.

So, in December 2018, the company name changed to Everything Sorted Group Ltd, because by then, that's exactly what we were doing: helping businesses attract customers, build credibility, and grow through websites that work, branding that stands out, and marketing that delivers.

I now had three steady clients, a growing business, and the realisation that I was valued after all.

Enter Peter (plot twist included)

Then 2020 arrived… that year!

My husband Peter, previously working in new business development in the IT sector, suddenly found himself without a job.

One afternoon I mentioned I needed a new website. He casually replied: "I can build you one." Two weeks later, Peter delivered me a smart, professional WordPress website. Turns out a software engineer never forgets how to code!

A client saw it and said, "Can I have one like that?" Then another. And another. So, he stayed.

In December 2021, Peter officially joined the business as our Technical & Development Director.

Since then, he's built hundreds of responsive, rock-solid websites. I design them. He engineers them. We're a great team!

Today, we're still doing exactly what that phrase promised: sorting everything; websites, branding, digital marketing, and PR, so you can focus on running your business.

MEET THE TEAM

Founder + Managing Director

Calm, capable delivery

In December 2021, Peter officially joined the business as our Technical & Development Director. Since then, he’s built hundreds of responsive, rock-solid websites. I design them. He engineers them. We’re a great team!

Founder + Managing Director

Calm, capable delivery

In December 2021, Peter officially joined the business as our Technical & Development Director. Since then, he’s built hundreds of responsive, rock-solid websites. I design them. He engineers them. We’re a great team!

Calm, capable delivery

OUR APPROACH

Our ethos

Our mission

We help businesses look, feel and perform like the brands they aspire to be.

We achieve this through thoughtful design, practical marketing and dependable support.

Our values

Reliable - We do what we say, and we do it properly.
Creative - Fresh ideas, crafted with care.
Approachable - Easy to talk to, easy to trust.
Thorough - We think of the details, so you don’t have to.