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Now is the 'ideal time' for marketing
Consumers will be more open to direct marketing in the current economic climate as they are looking for more information before making a purchase, an expert states.
Data loss still a problem for SMEs
Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) rank backup as one of the highest computing priorities but half of these companies have experienced a loss, new research shows.
Small companies 'could go virtual'
Over 40 per cent of small companies would consider moving their entire office online to save money in the credit crunch, new research shows.
Small businesses 'hit with VAT burden'
Small firms will be especially burdened with administration costs from the reduction in value-added tax (VAT), according to the Chartered Institute of Taxation.
Sales figures predict lean Christmas
Christmas this year could be harsh for small retailers, after figures from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) show sharp falls in high street sales.
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Going that extra mile and selling harder doesn’t necessarily mean generating new leads and sales. Have your say »
A corner turned?
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