Having run Prestbury Marketing & Consulting for more than 16 years, we have a pretty good feel for what questions come up. Listed below you will find some of the more common questions that arise and what are answers are.

Why might I want to work with a Marketing Consultant?
If budget were not an issue most companies would like to have their own Marketing Director, but only the very large organisations can afford this. By using an experienced Marketing Consultant you are tapping into that level of experience and expertise in bite-sized chunks. Access to their knowledge and insight can help you identify gaps in what you are doing and what is or is not working. They also offer a unique external perspective and experience of what works elsewhere.

What should I look for in a Marketing Consultant?
The length of their career and experience they have gained are key factors to look out for. First hand experience of a broad range of industries is also beneficial. A keen grasp of the latest innovations in marketing is also crucial. Demonstration of delivery through testimonials and Google Reviews is also important to look out for. A support team of freelancers and suppliers is vital so that resources at the right level can be deployed on your business. The last but by no means least, excellent communication skills and a good cultural fit.

Is there a minimum size of business that Prestbury Marketing works with?
The simplest answer to this is no. Prestbury Marketing & Consulting works with everything from one-person businesses or start-ups right up to businesses that turn over in excess of £5 million. The key here is keeping a tight rein on time to keep costs affordable, guiding any internal resources wherever possible and focusing on the things that will make the biggest difference.

We see that you are based in Gloucestershire – do you work with clients outside the county?
Whilst Gloucestershire is our home county and one that we have a very deep knowledge of and connections within, we have clients in London, the Midlands, Oxfordshire, South Gloucestershire, Wales, Portugal, Australia and America. Where necessary, we are always happy to meet in person but online meetings can of course be equally productive.

What is the minimum amount of time I can buy off you?
Our Consultancy Services are usually bought by the hour or larger chunks. But where you just need a quick answer or bit of advice you can hire our Marketing Consultants for as little as 15 minutes.

I am interested in finding out more about your services, what is the best first step?
We offer anybody who is interested in our services a free initial one-hour meeting. This helps us to get to know your business and better understand what help you might need. It also means that both the potential client and we can make sure that we are a good fit.

When would I need to pay for your services?
For one-off pieces of work we usually invoice when the work is completed. For ongoing work that involves a fixed amount of time or delivery, we usually invoice at the start of the month. For ongoing clients where the time commitment required is variable we usually invoice at the end of the month and we provide a detailed analysis of hours worked. Payment terms on our invoices are 14 days although in practice we find that many clients pay upon receipt.