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The Best of Norwich

The Best of Norwich

112-114 Magdalen Street
Norwich
NR3 1JD

T: 01603 605530

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Is your business a fantastic Norwich business? Are you proud of what you do? Then speak to us about our bestof Norwich advertising. As a recommended Norwich business you will benefit from a range of Norwich marketing solutions from web, social media and email promotion, to use of our "as recommended on" logo as part of your "bestof Norwich" marketing mix.

Do you want people to know how good you are?

 


Thebestofnorwich showcases and promotes recommended Norwich businesses.


If you are a Norwich business or a Norfolk business looking for Norwich clients, then we have a range of advertising and marketing ideas that will work for you.

Offering a complete marketing mix, we take the stress from you, and save you time - all at a very reasonable cost.

How do we do that?

Well, there are two ways that we save you money and help you promote your business:

Firstly, we are part of the bestof group of franchisees, so we have the buying power of a large organisation - there are over 350 of us in the UK. We are able to tap into a top of the range website and infrastructure, pick up tips for our clients from other franchisees around the country and still give our clients a very personal service as committed owners of the Norwich bestof. 

Secondly, you are dealing with the owners of the Norwich franchise, so you are dealing with two business owners - Sara and Chris - who are passionate about what they do, rather than employed sales people who are just looking to make commission.

Our business is privately funded so we have full commitment as business owners, to making our marketing solutions work for our clients.

We have always taken a long term view to building our business and maintaining relationships with our clients - which is why we limit the number of businesses that we deal with. We want to get to know you and keep in touch with you.

Because it is our business, and we are recommending the people that we feature, we have a rule - "no grumpy people"!

So, if you're looking for run of the mill advertising, don't come to us.

If, on the other hand, you want to be featured as one of only 5 recommended Norwich businesses, with flexible marketing and advertising options, pick up the phone or e-mail us to arrange a meeting.

We meet everyone before we take them on board, and then ask for two references.

Your Norwich marketing and advertising package will include:

  • a whole web page, including
  • video,
  • photos,
  • special offers 
  • blogs
  • live social media streams
  • testimonial page

and, as well as this web promotion, we will help you to market your business by utilising:

  • e-mail newsletters to our huge local database,
  • social media marketing - we have over 13,000 twitter followers between our local twitter accounts.
  • local and national campaigns,
  • review postcards to hand out,
  • free or discounted networking events,
  • introductions to useful contacts
  • regular meetings to brainstorm marketing ideas
  • discounted social media training
  • discounted exhibition stands and much more.

Give us a ring on 01603 605530 or email norwich@thebestof.co.uk and we would love to meet you for a coffee and a chat.


Fantastic local marketing for fantastic  Norwich businesses.

 

 

5 stars - based on 30 reviews

latest reviews

In July 2011, said about The Best of Norwich

I have been extremely impressed with the quality of the work Sara puts in for The Best of. The reason it has such credibility (and such success) is largely down to her efforts.

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In July 2011, said about The Best of Norwich Networking

Sara is incredibly helpful and kind, as well as hard working and passionate about supporting Norwich businesses

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In February 2011, said about The Best of Norwich

It is very hard to quantify the service that Sara & Chris provide and it would be wrong to try and categorize what they do. As a small business I cannot compete with large-budgeted nationals, all I can do is to the best that I can and let word spread about the quality of my service. That is where Sara & Chris come in ! With their help, networking events, B2B guidance & general door-opening, I can reach individuals, businesses and the general public with my message, with positivity and confidence. The testimonial feature is my favourite part as it is purely what customers think of my service which The Best Of Norwich vet & not a watered down testimonial feature on my own website. That is the strongest marketing tool that I can provide and with Best Of Norwich and the tireless efforts of Sara and Chris my business can only grow locally and indeed nationally. Thanks you guys !

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In July 2010, said about The Best of Norwich Networking

Excellent event at Clapham and Collinge - you guys are the masters of networking!!!

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In July 2010, said about The Best of Norwich Networking

'Thank you for putting on such a delightful event. The Lunch on the Green was rather like a mid summer party only a bit later in the year and the weather was very pleasant for spending time outside. I also managed to go inside for a hand massage from Kimberley Dawn Carpenter which was excellent. My hands were really relaxed at the end of the session and she spent extra time on the two places that relate to the shoulders and lower back, which is just where I store tension. I will be back for more.

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In June 2010, said about The Best of Norwich Networking

Sara is lovely to work with and gives great value by eliciting details and promoting businesses in unique and creative ways

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In June 2010, said about The Best of Norwich Networking

Sara and Chris are brilliant at running Bestof Norwich. I'm constantly amazed at how much effort and energy they put in to promoting the companies they list, and how good their events are. I would recommend that everyone work with them, but if everyone did, that'd somewhat take away from the fact that they only showcase the very best!

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In June 2010, said about The Best of Norwich Networking

Both Chris and Sara and a delight to work with, they are a like minded couple who take pride in what they do and how they do it. We would recommend anyone to promote thier business through Sara and Chris who are hard working, have a very high intergrity, very very personable and are always coming up with great new ideas to promote thier clients business. We have and will continue to enjoy working with them and look forward to a very long and lasting future with them, keep up the great work guys! Pippa Redmond Kall kwik Norwich

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In June 2010, said about The Best of Norwich Networking

Sara and Chris at The Best Of Norwich are amongst some of the most professional yet personable people I have had the pleasure of working with in the past three years. They always exceed my expectations and really do go that extra mile for their customers

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In March 2010, said about The Best of Norwich Networking

National Express East Anglia looked on The Best Of website for training companies to provide a Sales and Customer Service training programme to increase their profits. It was confirmed on Monday, 1st March 2010 that we have successfully won the Sales and Customer Service training for 50 staff! We would like to thank The Best Of for their continuous support and service, and especially Sara and Chris Greenfield for their professionalism.

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In February 2010, said about The Best of Norwich Networking

I joined ‘The Best of Norwich’ around October last year. I’m always very sceptical about advertising companies trying to sell me something. Maybe you’re like me and get several calls a week – each one takes away precious time from your business trying to get you to advertise in this or that publication. What little of this I have done hasn’t really worked for me. Meeting Sara has made a refreshing change – I have found that Sara is always connecting people. It’s not a case of once you’re signed up you’re forgetten – being signed up to promote myself on ‘The Best of Norwich’ was just the beginning. Almost every time I see Sara she mentions someone else I could talk to, or have potential of a joint venture with. A couple of weeks ago Sara suggested running an offer in the weekly newsletter and I had someone sign up to Tap Yourself Slim as a direct response to that advert – and then yesterday without me mentioning it again, my offer was re-run. I had a call from a prospect at 6.50pm – the lady came along to my class, albeit a little late, and later signed up to my 10 week programme. I highly recommend advertising with The Best of Norwich – Both Sara and Chris do their very best to show case and promote each of their clients.

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In February 2010, said about The Best of Norwich Networking

The Best of Norwich is brilliant. Chris and Sara really do take word of mouth to the next level - they are at the centre of Norwich's networking world, and as a small business, we have found them to be incredibly supportive. I met Sara and Chris a while before our business joined as a member, and already saw how much they had to contribute to Norwich's small businesses. Now that we are members, I see how true that really is.

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In February 2010, said about The Best of Norwich Networking

What can I say. Well how much do you value good marketing? Top class is in abundance from Chris and Sara. Don`t waste money advertising for no returns. Get what you want loads of interest in your business. Get on The Best Of Norwich and let these two plug and plug you until they drop. Fantastic for new and old QUALITY businesses who want and can handle more work. I did and do keep busy. Paul from Diploma Services Ltd

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In February 2010, said about The Best of Norwich Networking

Thank You Chris and Sara for all the extra care they take to make sure we get the Best out of the Best of Norwich. If you are not in it you need to be John Keen

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In February 2010, said about The Best of Norwich Networking

The absolute best way to advertise! Orb Organic hair has gained so much business from joining up with these guys ,due to the fact that our clients can leave testimonials for us. Thank you for a job very well done. x

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In February 2010, said about The Best of Norwich Networking

The absolute best way to advertise! Orb Organic hair has gained so much business from joining up with these guys ,due to the fact that our clients can leave testimonials for us. Thank you for a job very well done. x

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In November 2009, said about The Best of Norwich Networking

Chris and Sara run their networking lunches and events so professionally and organise to the max. It is always an eye opener to go along and meet more business owners who want to expand their network of clients. After the meetings you feel excited and have such a buzz about your own business and others you meet. SUPERB

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In August 2009, said about The Best of Norwich Networking

....And a very sincere thanks to you guys for inviting us. We thoroughly enjoyed the event and even secured a couple of leads! We will be contacting all the attendees to follow up. Looking forward to the next one!!! Best regards Simon

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In August 2009, said about The Best of Norwich Networking

I just wanted to say what a great event it was on Tuesday. I really liked the idea of the Scalextric and thoroughly enjoyed my massage, ‘what a treat!’. The food was perfect, and just the right size for networking. It was definitely the best organised networking event I have been to in a long time, and you even got the Sun to shine just at just the right moment. Well done you.

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In August 2009, said about The Best of Norwich Networking

Many thanks for your hard work. A very worthwhile lunch out, Initially I was reluctant to go however the day was extremely beneficial. There was so many different businesses there unlike similar I have attended in the past where most people are from the same sector. Kind regards Rachael

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In July 2009, said about The Best of Norwich Networking

Dear Chris and Sara Thanks for the invite to and organising of the excellent networking event at Clapham & Collinge today. Was well worth attending and met some good people. Nice surprise to meet Jon `Jono' Thaxton and a very pretty, friendly solicitor (lady). And good to know that any profits are going to a great cause in EACH. I got the impression that C&C partners were very happy with the event too. John B IFA

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In July 2009, said about The Best of Norwich Networking

Hi Chris and Sara Thanks for a great event today, well done! Made some interesting new contacts - Great stuff. Kate E, Active MD

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In July 2009, said about The Best of Norwich Networking

Thank you ever so much for organizing such a wonderful event and please pass my thanks to all those at Clapham & Collinge who organized and tended to us today. Their hospitality and friendliness was very welcoming for someone who walked into a room of mostly strangers ! It was a fantastic day and has rekindled my love for such events, and now that I have myself well and truly ready to introduce myself to Norfolk, I look forward to attending as many networking meetings as possible. Dan Banana Fudge Studios

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In July 2009, said about The Best of Norwich Networking

It was an excellent event. Look forward to hearing about the next one. Thanks and regards Ian

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In July 2009, said about The Best of Norwich Networking

Just a quick note to say thanks for Tuesday, Terry and I both enjoyed the event and it was a good opportunity to meet a few new faces. We also got to try out a sample neck massage so that was an added bonus I guess! Thanks again and speak to you soon

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Word of Mouth Marketing - How can we Help Your Norwich Business?

  • 6th May 2013
  • Author: Chris and Sara G
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For years now, we at The Best of Norwich have been saying that we are "Word of mouth specialists" - it is on many of our cards and leaflets as well as the website....

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Norwich - Top for Student Experience and Most Peaceful Place to Live

  • 25th April 2013
  • Author: Chris and Sara G
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Norwich - top 10 retail destination, top for student experience, UNESCO City of Literature, busiest library in the UK, most peaceful place to live - should we shout about our city, or should we keep it a "hidden gem"?...

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Stop "horsing around" - Buy From Your Local Butcher!

  • 9th February 2013
  • Author: Chris and Sara G
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With all the furore over horse meat being found in more and more products, we thought it was a timely reminder that when we buy from a local butcher, not only are we keeping more money in the local economy, but we will have a pretty good idea of where the meat came from -and it's more tasty too....

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Valentine's Day in Norwich

  • 29th January 2013
  • Author: Chris and Sara G
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Great ideas for things to do to celebrate Valentine's Day in Norwich, including special offers at local restaurants and hotels - and we bring you some unusual - and not so unusual Valentine's gift ideas - all from Norwich businesses so that you can Buy Local!...

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A Day in the Life of.....thebestofnorwich

  • 4th December 2012
  • Author: Chris and Sara G
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Ever wondered what we get up to all day?...

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Why Norwich?

  • 19th October 2012
  • Author: Chris and Sara G
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What is it about Norwich that makes people want to stay here, and never move away?...

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Come and say hello at the Norfolk Show

  • 18th June 2012
  • Author: Chris and Sara G
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Are you going to the Norfolk Show?...

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Fantastic Feedback for a Local Business

  • 9th February 2012
  • Author: Chris and Sara G
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It may be fun, but the 14 Days of Love campaign has a serious message - show some "love" for your local businesses....

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Chris will cringe when he sees I've posted this

  • 11th October 2010
  • Author: Sara G
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This is not the response you expect when you send someone an invoice!...

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That tingly feeling

  • 23rd September 2010
  • Author: Sara G
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The highs and lows of planning a huge event - and how we've found that tingly feeling....

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Winning our social media award

  • 8th May 2010
  • Author: Chris and Sara G
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Balls, beauty salons, copywriters, awards and overcoming my fear of public speaking....

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The Summer of blue skies

  • 5th September 2009
  • Author: Sara G
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What's your favourite beach in Norfolk?...

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Networking on the Green

  • 30th July 2009
  • Author: Chris
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Lunch with thebestof, took place at the offices of lawyers Clapham and Collinge

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Are the marketing experts wrong?

  • 15th July 2009
  • Author: Sara G
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"Track your results" say the business experts, but what happens if the results aren't recorded properly?...

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Are we that scary?

  • 9th April 2009
  • Author: Sara G
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Yesterday was one of those days (contd)..

  • 17th September 2008
  • Author: Sara G
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In my previous blog, I was relating how we were getting ready for one of our biggest events - a networking event at the Maids Head Hotel in Norwich and my son decided he was too ill to go to school......

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Yesterday was one of those days...

  • 17th September 2008
  • Author: Sara G
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Yesterday was one of those days when you really appreciate other people's help....

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