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Internet has made 'biggest difference' to SME marketing

The rise of the internet 'has made the biggest difference' to direct marketing for SMEs, claim marketing experts.

Olympics authority sets up online network for SMEs

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) is encouraging SMEs to get involved in the 2012 Olympics through an online 'business dating agency'.

SMEs 'need to specialise and innovate' to compete

SME retailers need to 'specialise' and 'innovate' to compete with larger companies, claims a trade organisation.

SMEs not ready for Corporate Manslaughter Act

Only half of businesses in the UK are prepared for the introduction of the Corporate Manslaughter Act, despite the introduction of the legislation on April 6th say experts.

SMEs to benefit from new patent reforms

SMEs will receive 'greater levels' of clarity from the latest Europe-wide patent law reforms, according to an industry expert.

SMEs should combine internet and postal marketing

SMEs should use the internet and postal marketing in a 'complimentary way' to ensure maximum effectiveness, says a marketing expert.

Number of female entrepreneurs on the up

The number of men who run their own SMEs is more than women, yet increasing numbers of females are starting up their own businesses, says an industry expert.

Companies act 'a good move'

The Companies Act has been welcomed by industry experts as it cuts down on regulation for SMEs, which is 'a good move'.

Confidence to start an SME can be gained at University

Starting a business requires a certain amount of confidence and life skills which can be acquired through time spent at university, claims a graduate careers expert.

Traditional forms of internet advertising carry less risk

Traditional forms of online advertising carry less risk for SMEs than newer strategies, claims a marketing company.

'Think like customers', small business owners told

SMEs trying to appeal to customers need to think like them when designing a direct marketing campaign, claims one marketing expert.

Businesses should document 'absolutely everything'

A senior manager at Business Link London has said businesses should "document absolutely everything" to minimise the potential damage of an indemnity claim.

SMEs with no online presence face 'grave danger' from competitors

New research has revealed that only half of all SMEs possess an online presence despite this leaving their market position open to threat from competitors.

SMEs 'drowned out' by larger companies

SMEs are in danger of being "drowned out" by larger companies when it comes to connecting with the graduate community, according to an industry body.

ICAEW says SMEs need help to go global

SMEs want to operate globally but require government support to achieve international aims, says the Institute of Chartered of Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) in recent research.

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