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Small business guide to trading internationally
International trade is an ambitious goal but doing business abroad can be simpler than you think

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Small business guide to trading internationally

Dr Andy Harter, CEO of control software provider RealVNC, discusses the ins and outs of doing business abroad. 

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Why don't you sell online?

Even today, a surprising amount of small businesses still have no online outlet. Mark Kirschner, of e-commerce company Rakuten, discusses new ways to facilitate selling online.

Can a small business do its own PR?

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Can a small business do its own PR?

PR can be a daunting prospect for small businesses, but it is possible to manage your own campaign. Kate Warwick, director at agency PR Savvy, explains how. 

The sales process of the future

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The sales process of the future

Technologically enhanced, socially connected and fearsomely well informed about customers and markets, today’s salespeople are a different breed from the pushy types who banged on doors and invaded shop floors. Ben Lobel looks at how the sales process is evolving.

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