Your Marketing In Experiecned Hands
You’re the expert in your business. I’m the expert in marketing.
I’ve worked in marketing for more than 30 years, leading marketing teams for businesses including John Lewis and Prudential, sitting on the board of an AIM-listed company and, since 2015, running Claire Best Marketing.
Today, I work with ambitious small and medium-sized businesses that need someone experienced they can trust to look at the bigger picture, work out what their marketing needs to do and make sure it happens.
I’ll bring direction when you’re not sure where to focus, challenge things that aren’t working and help you make better use of the time and money you’re putting into marketing.
And because I stay involved, you don’t just get advice. My clients rely on me to understand their business, keep things moving and make sure their marketing is working towards the same goals they are.
My clients rely on me to get the job done so they can get on with theirs. So, if you’ve got untapped potential in your business and you're ready to grow, I'm here to help you.
“Claire brought great expertise to the role and was respected by all at John Lewis.”
What is it like working with me?
I’ll help you see the wood for the trees
When you’re close to the business, it can be difficult to know what to focus on. I’ll bring an outside perspective, ask the right questions and help you work out what really matters.
I’ll make marketing feel manageable
There will always be more marketing you could do. I’ll help you prioritise what you should do, giving you a clear plan and making sure your marketing is intentional rather than simply busy.
I won’t just tell you what to do
I’m practical as well as strategic. I can stay involved to keep things moving, work alongside your team and manage the people and projects needed to make the plan happen.
When specialist expertise is needed, I also have a trusted network of designers, developers, SEO and digital specialists I can bring in.
I’ll bring in the right expertise
You don’t need every marketing skill in-house. I have a trusted network of designers, developers, SEO and digital specialists I can bring in when you need them, without the overhead of an agency.
CBM Values
Create for tomorrow
I’ll look beyond the next campaign or quick win. Your marketing should support where you want to take your business, not just what needs doing today.
Pursue excellence
I care about doing things properly. I’ll bring the right experience to your business and make sure the work we produce is something we can both be proud of.
Succeed together
The best results come when we work as one team. I’ll get to know your business, agree what success looks like and work alongside you to make it happen.
Lead with integrity
I’ll be honest about what I think, challenge you when I need to and keep us focused on what we’ve agreed. I’m not here just to tell you what you want to hear, but to keep us both accountable for making things happen
“I love working with you. From the outset you were really clear what would be best for me and my business at this point. Your experience and expertise is evident.”
Coach, Hertfordshire
Ready for a new approach to your marketing?
I only work with a handful of clients at a time, so I’m careful about who I work with. I want to know that I can genuinely make a difference and that we’ll work well together.
Before we work together, we’ll have a discovery call. It’s my chance to understand your business, what you want to achieve and where you need support. More importantly, it’s your chance to get to know me, ask questions and decide whether I’m the right fit for you and your team.
The best relationships are with businesses that want to think strategically about their marketing, are open to being challenged and are ready to make things happen.
If that sounds like you, let’s talk.