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Awards for women trading abroad
Female entrepreneurs who trade overseas have the opportunity to have their achievements recognised in the 2004 BEXA – Women in Business Achievement Award.
How to set up a trade association
The first thing you need to consider is whether a trade association already exists.
How to be a successful networker
Successful networking can generate lucrative leads for your business and help you to build long-term relationships with your clients.
How to set up a marketing database
Allocating time and resources to gaining new customers can be a difficult issue for small businesses – purchasing a database for marketing purposes can sometimes be out of the question.
Making the most of customer relationships
Small businesses are being encouraged to better understand their customers and Christmas could be a good time to start, says the Department of Trade & Industry (DTI).
Improved access to government tenders
Ministers have announced plans aiming to make it easier for businesses to gain access to government contracts.
Conserve your energy this Christmas
UK businesses are bracing themselves for rising gas and electricity prices this winter – Action Energy, the Government-funded energy programme, is offering advice on saving energy and money.
Making a success of direct mail
A key factor in building a winning direct mail campaign is having a clear idea of your target market and selecting a list that matches this market.
Clampdown on email marketing
Direct marketing via email will be subject to new legal restrictions from 11 December, when the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 come into force.
Are you ready for chip and PIN
Chip and PIN, the system aiming to minimise the risk of fraud, has been in the headlines again – but for all the wrong reasons.
Thumbs up for teleworking
A 2-year study has revealed that teleworkers generally feel they have a better quality of life and their employers benefit from improved performance and reduced absenteeism.
Waste reduction campaign aims to save firms money
Environmental business advice programme Envirowise, along with the British Chambers of Commerce and the Institute of Directors, is launching a campaign to help companies reduce wastage and increase profits.
More public sector business for small firms
The Government has pledged to help small businesses win a bigger share of public sector contracts.
Making a successful presentation
Giving presentations is a daunting prospect for businesses, according to a survey carried out by executive communications consultancy,
Time-efficient marketing
One of the simplest, cheapest and most time-efficient ways of growing your business is to impress your existing clients to such an extent that they are willing to recommend you to their own contacts.