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Sales Training UK
The Sandler Selling System is a no-nonsense approach to selling. Putting salespeople in control it helps increase productivity and exceed sales goals. Register now for an introductory Sandler sales seminar
A guide to developing a marketing plan
This factsheet explains how to write a marketing plan, covering guidance on what should be included in your plan, and how to monitor and review your marketing performance.
Search Engine Marketing
Guava specialises in search engine marketing: optimisation and pay-per-click, social media, link building and web development for UK businesses.
Solutions from Direct Mail Systems
Direct Mail Systems provides tailored, flexible and effective solutions to meet clients needs and exceed their expectations.
Get expert mailing solutions
Nova Direct Mail concentrates on direct mail marketing production, database management, daily fulfilment, financial mailings, creative services and campaign management.
A guide to direct mail
Everything you need to know about direct mail including statistics, research and publications.
Mail as marketing tool
The Royal Mail's direct mail service aims to provide an insight into mail as a marketing tool and take you step by step through the process of producing your own mailshot.
Learn the basics of direct marketing
This direct marketing guide by Business Link offers information and tips concerning the basics of direct marketing.
Direct marketing questions answered
Questions about direct marketing? The Direct marketing Association website provides information relating to direct marketing, including legal issues.
Other Sales & Marketing Resources
Can your customers find you?
If you have a web presence, then you need to ensure that customers can find it – otherwise, it’s just a waste of money.
Email and web hosting
This video looks at the the importance of business email and web hosting for SMEs.
Three Minute Mentor - Setting up a Home Office
Whether you're based at home full time or just occasionally, you need the right tools at hand. This short video looks at how you can set up the perfect home office
Will Alan Sugar sweeten business prospects?
Marc Barber 10/06/2009
While any help singled out for small businesses should be welcomed, the appointment of Sir Alan Sugar as ‘Enterprise Tsar’ smacks of gimmicky desperation. (2 comments) Have your say »
A corner turned?
Penny Proffit 23/10/2008
Much like the faces of the soldiers on the landing boats heading for Omaha beach in the movie Saving Private Ryan, there is a grim acceptance among owner-managers that the foreseeable future is going to get bloody. Have your say »
Strategic Uses for Pay-per-click Advertising
Guest Blogger 22/05/2009
Seven tips on strategic use of online Pay-per-Click advertising that can really boost your e-commerce effectiveness and create a better return on your investment. Have your say »
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