Most small and medium businesses need expertise in several areas, but not all of it every week. A network lets us bring in exactly the skills your work needs, when it needs them, without the overheads of a large permanent team.
The right expertise, through one trusted relationship
We're not a traditional agency with a large permanent team. We work with a carefully selected network of specialists, brought in when your work needs them and led by Clair from start to finish.
How it works
You talk to Clair. Clair builds the plan, chooses the specialists and coordinates the work. The specialists deliver their part to the same standard and the same plan.
It keeps our service agile, our pricing fair and our solutions tailored to exactly what your business needs.
- One relationship Clair is your lead contact from the first conversation onwards.
- One plan Every specialist works to the same joined-up plan.
- One invoice You pay one bill, not a handful of separate suppliers.
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Clair, your lead contact
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The Handy Network
- Strategy
- Social media
- Content
- SEO and ads
- Websites
- Design and video
How specialists are chosen
Every specialist is someone Clair knows and trusts, chosen for their track record and their fit with your project. They include award-winning graphic designers, developers with Disney and F1 credentials, content creators from global events and journalists from national newspapers.
How Clair leads the work
Clair sets the strategy, briefs each specialist, checks the work and keeps everything joined up. She stays accountable for the results from the first conversation onwards.
Who you talk to
You deal with Clair. You won't be passed between suppliers or left to brief people yourself, but you'll always know who is working on your project.
One plan and one invoice in practice
Everything sits in one joined-up plan, agreed with you up front. You receive one invoice for the work, however many specialists are involved.
Scaling up and down
As your priorities change, the team changes with them. Add a specialist for a campaign, then step back to regular support when it's done.
Quality, confidentiality and continuity
Specialists work to Clair's brief and standards, and treat your information in confidence. Because Clair holds the relationship and the plan, your work carries on smoothly even if the people delivering it change.
What it means for cost
You pay for the expertise your work needs, when it needs it. That is smart resourcing rather than a cut-price service: senior oversight and specialist skills, without funding the permanent overheads of a large agency.
How a typical project runs
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A conversation
We talk about your business, your goals and what's getting in the way.
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A clear plan
Clair recommends the right level of support and agrees a plan and budget with you.
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The right team
Clair brings in the specialists your plan needs and briefs them.
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Delivery and check-ins
The work gets done, with regular updates from Clair and clear reporting.
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Review and adapt
We look at what's working and adjust the plan as your priorities change.
Expertise across the Network
Areas of expertise rather than a directory of names. Clair matches the right people to your work.
Who leads your work
Clair Bryant Founder and Managing Director
Clair started The Handy Marketing Company in 2020 to give businesses access to straight-talking, practical marketing support. She's a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CFCIM) with over 25 years of experience across sectors like tourism, manufacturing and pharma.
She leads every project herself, brings in the right specialists from The Handy Network when they're needed, and stays your point of contact throughout. Clients value her honest approach and her ability to make marketing feel less overwhelming.
- CIM Chartered Fellow (CFCIM)
- 25+ years in marketing
- UK Social Media Awards 2025 winner
It keeps our service agile, our pricing fair, and our solutions tailored to exactly what your business needs. No bloated overheads, no one-size-fits-all.
Questions about the Network
Will I have to manage the specialists?
No. Clair briefs, coordinates and checks all the work, so you only ever have one point of contact.
Is every specialist involved in every project?
No. We only bring in the skills your work needs, and many projects are delivered by Clair with one or two specialists.
What industries do you work with?
We work with a wide range of businesses, from startups and SMEs to charities and established organisations. Our experience spans leisure, tourism, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and professional services. Because our approach is practical and flexible, we adapt quickly to any sector.
How do you measure success?
Success depends on your goals. For some clients it's more leads, for others it's stronger brand awareness or consistent content. We track key metrics such as website traffic, conversions, engagement rates and campaign performance, and report on progress clearly.
What is your process for working with clients?
We start with a conversation to understand your business and objectives. From there, we recommend the right level of support, whether that's a strategy, a full marketing plan or hands-on management. We keep communication open with regular check-ins and reports.
Are your strategies tailored or do you use set packages?
Everything is tailored. We don't believe in one-size-fits-all marketing. Some services have clear starting packages, but the advice, content and strategy behind them are designed around your business and budget.
