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Prepare for the e-marketing revolution
Small marketing companies need to start preparing now for a major change in direct e-marketing legislation that will become law in less than under 18 months.
The Golden Rules for internet advertising
Advertisers hoping to exploit the internet more effectively should pay close attention to the Five Golden Rules for Internet Advertising, a guide recently produced by the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB).
The broadband revolution
Broadband4Britain, an independent media pressure group, says that smaller companies operating in the media sector will benefit from the arrival of the new faster broadband internet technology.
Direct marketing moves towards "aspiring" audience
A shift is taking place in the direct marketing world that has direct implications for SMEs.
Product development help for SMEs has arrived!
Small businesses with strong, strategic plans for growth could benefit from a new DTI-funded scheme devised by the National Business Angels Network (NBAN).
Electoral roll fear for direct marketers
The direct marketing industry is facing potential increases in costs and a loss of effectiveness if proposed changes to the electoral roll go ahead, says the Direct Marketing Association (DMA).
Advertisers cautiously optimistic
A comprehensive report on marketing budgets for the first quarter of this year shows advertisers cautiously optimistic.
SMEs condemn Consignia proposals
Consignia’s plans to close up to 3,000 urban post offices has been challenged by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
How to win new business
Each fortnight, our newsletter ‘businessGO’ answers one of your questions about small business.
Good customer service pays off online
An internet survey on e-commerce shows that small and medium sized companies that use the web to sell their products should be aware of the importance of customer service.
SMEs urged to adopt co-operation skills
Small firms that can demonstrate best practice in marketing could benefit from taking part in an initiative run on behalf of the DTI’s Small Business Service.
SMEs advised to use ‘cocktail’ of advertising mediums
News that advertising in local papers has bucked the general downturn in advertising has prompted David Bishop of the Federation of Small Businesses to advise small businesses to use this medium only as part of a range of methods.
Manufacturing decline slowing say SMEs
Small manufacturing businesses have continued to experience a decline in orders and output since October, but not as steeply as in the immediate aftermath of last September’s terrorist attacks in America.
Government to reward e-commerce entrepreneurs
A small business will have the chance to win a £40,000 top prize in a competition run by the Government.
Reforms could threaten postal service quality say SMEs
The shake-up to postal services proposed by independent regulator Postcomm this week could jeopardise the quality of mail services across the country, believes the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).