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Can we sue for restraint of trade?

We have a retail shop of 200m squared plus forecourt. The council has refused us class 6 categorisation, saying railings are excluded and signs thereon pointing outwards. They tell us to apply for planning permission for a sign which will take more than three months. We cannot be invisible, can we sue for restraint of trade?

How can I spice up my social media campaign?

I sell products that might be classed as dull. How can I spice up my social media marketing campaign?

Do I need an import licence?

I would like to know if I need an import licence for cleaning materials from Israel.

How do I decide when to export?

My jewellery business is suffering a bit, but I’ve heard there’s great demand for British-made jewellery abroad, particularly in developing countries like India. I’d love to tap into these markets, but how do I decide when to take the plunge?

This is my first Christmas as a retailer. How should I prepare?

This is my first Christmas as a retailer. How should I prepare?

As an online start up, how can I compete for popular search terms?

As an online start up, how can I compete for popular search terms?

How can I choose the best value PR campaign for my startup?

How can I choose the best value PR campaign for my startup?

How do I decide on the right CRM system?

How do I choose the right CRM system for my small business?

How can I successfully promote my brand?

How can I successfully promote my brand?

Do I need an import licence?

I would like to import ready made garments, e.g. a leather jacket and shoes from Bangladesh. Do I need an import licence?

Do I need an import licence?

I would like to import ready made garments, e.g. a leather jacket and shoes from Bangladesh. Do I need an import licence?

Should I cut my prices?

Should I cut my prices to be more competitive in my market?

Direct mail

How do I set up a direct mailing list?

Price discrimination

Can we sell the same product at different prices?

Maximising web traffic

What's the best way to increase web traffic by using search engine optimisation?

Import licences

Do I need an import licence if I am shipping in goods from abroad?

Complaints procedure

What should I do if a customer complains about our product?

Commercial practice

Are there any regulations against commercial practices?

Purchase order

How can I obtain an official order number after the event? We have printed an advert and are now unable to contact the person who placed the order and the company won't pay our invoice without one.

Choosing a market

How can I identify a good market?

Creating a logo

What should I think about when creating a logo?

Selling abroad

If I want to sell abroad, do I need to register my business in those countries?

Search engine optimisation

How can I optimise my website?

CRM software

I am looking for costumer relationship management (CRM) software. All I need is something to stay in touch with customers. Can you recommend the simplest loyalty software?

Selling online

I want to start selling online but don’t know where to start. Can you help?

Struggling to make a wage

Business at our beauty salon has been slow this year. Although we don’t owe money to any creditors, we’re not managing to take a wage ourselves. Is there any help we can get?

 Improving my online presence

Can social networking sites benefit my business?

Best way to advertise on a budget

I’m thinking about starting a debt advice business. What would be the best way to advertise  on a budget?

Brand awareness

How do I go about building a brand?

Retail marketing

How can I promote my small retail outlet?

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