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On your plane
Ben Lobel 15/05/2012
Foreign Secretary William Hague’s call for business owners to ‘stop complaining about the economy and work harder’ is pretty unfounded in light of recent statistics. (1 comments) Have your say »
Short-term finance
Small Business Finance 12/04/2012
Rory Earley, CEO of Capital for Enterprise, explores the options for borrowing for working capital, including bank overdrafts and invoice finance. Have your say »
Wonga enters business loan market: A commentary
Guest Blogger 10/05/2012
John Antunes, director of SME & Channels at SAP UKI, considers the ramifications of Wonga's decision to offer business loans. Have your say »
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From Project Management to Marketing Planning and Communications, Kaplan offers a variety of courses for those wishing to ply their trade in the exciting fields of marketing and sales management.
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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.
Small business sales podcast
The UK's first small business podcast. Interviews and practical advice for startups and businesses of all sizes.
Guide to direct selling
The Direct Selling Association represents a source of information and advice for direct selling in the UK.
Guide to online payment methods
This site offers information about online payment methods as well as a list of online payment providers.
Research your market
The Research Buyer's Guide is a directory of organisations in the UK and Republic of Ireland offering market research and related services.
Enrol in a sales training course
MDT offers various sales training, coaching and consulting courses either at your premises or at one of their local offices.
Learning sales methods
This government site offers assistance with acquiring basic sales techniques.
Other Sales & Marketing Resources
Marketing your business
Tim Witcherley, managing director of communications agency Cognition, discusses the basics of conveying your brand.

