about thebestof

Our mission

We know that Lichfield is a vibrant city packed with customers looking for the best in reliable, trustworthy and quality businesses. 

We know that Lichfield is a hotspot for growing and unique businesses – trades, retailers, services and sole traders who have skills and talent to share. 

Our mission is to bring the two together, ensuring that customers can find whatever they need locally, and that local businesses are supported, promoted and marketed effectively. 

Thebestof Lichfield is your business guide to local, tested, trusted and recommended suppliers – whatever you need, we’ll help you find it.

thebestof Lichfield is the ultimate local business guide; our mission is to take the stress out of finding great, recommended local businesses – we assess them, so that you don't have to! Then we promote them through a variety of marketing streams.

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Our vision

thebestof is a unique gathering point for the community and great local businesses, our aim is to bring local businesses and the community together through our hub for thebestof everything local where you can find the best businesses as recommended by real local people, get access to the best offers from those businesses, keep up to date with what's happening in the area and have your say on the things that matter.

Run by Jon Smith, thebestof Lichfield is about building a local community where business owners can support the city, promote local events and help each other to grow. His personal and hands on approach ensures that every member is recommended – giving customers the confidence to #BuyLocal. 

Jon provides regular events, social media and marketing promotions and word of mouth referrals for every member. Joining thebestof as a local business gives you access to a supportive network that works together – ensuring your business grows as fast as your reputation.

History

thebestof started life in 2005 and over that time has grown into a household name. We have coverage in over 300 areas across the UK, showcasing and supporting over 30,000 Businesses and we are proud to be 'local' as every area is run and owned independently by a local person.

Each local 'franchisee' has been selected to work with the best businesses and support their community in a variety of ways. 

thebestof has received an unprecedented amount of recognition over the last few years with our most recent accolades;

What we do:

Showcase the best recommended local businesses »

Provide the best local offers »

Keep you updated with what's going on in your area »

Give you a voice »

Support local charities/clubs/associations »

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