Fork Fest 2010
Needing a marketing guru to launch the first ever Fork Fest in Kirkby Lonsdale, Claire Benson - Marketing were just the people to help get it off the ground.

Love the Lune
an economic development project to develop a Community Action Plan for Kirkby Lonsdale plus to develop a social enterprise. Work is ongoing so pop back later to view the developments.

Plato's
2 Mill Brow, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria
With a bar, restaurant and rooms, Claire Benson has spent time working in the business in-order to develop a marketing and communications plan for the business as well as processes and tools to implement the plan. For the rooms, maximising occupancy is crucial so Claire is optimising the use of online booking sites, last minute deals and integrating a comprehensive booking system into the existing website.

Longlands Inn
Tewitfield, Carnforth, Lancashire
Having been in business for nineteen years, the owners recognised it was time to innovate and to be more proactive in finding new customers. With a focus on increasing the occupancy rates of the hotel rooms and the self contained cottages - Claire is developing the tools needed to guide the business into being more proactive and effective in their marketing efforts.