Marketing is key to any small business and while there has never been more opportunities to spread the world about your SME, it’s important you work out which options are right for you. 

This section provides everything you need to know small business marketing. Covering subjects including social media, online marketing, advertising and PR, this is your essential guide to effective business marketing!

The Pitch 2010: Prizes revealed and entry deadlines extended

2010-06-16 10:06 - 1873 reads
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There's now more to love about your favourite small business competition as we reveal the first items in The Pitch 2010 £50,000 prize package.

Trademarks and the London 2012 Olympics: What you can and can't do

2010-06-15 15:11 - 1189 reads
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Although there are restrictions on Olympic images and logos, marketing opportunities still exist for small businesses in the lead up to London 2012.

How LOVEFiLM created a community of brand advocates

2010-06-09 10:07 - 3025 reads - 3 comments
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Simon Calver, CEO of online DVD rental business LOVEFiLM, reveals how customer engagement has driven his company's huge success.

Entering The Pitch was the best marketing decision I've ever made

2010-06-02 11:25 - 2484 reads
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The founder of hairdressing and dementia care business Lilypins shares her journey since being named the runner-up in our contest The Pitch.

The don'ts and don'ts of social media

2010-06-02 09:17 - 4074 reads - 1 comment
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It's easy to get things wrong when embracing the likes of Twitter and Facebook to promote your business. Chris Barling advises on what not to do when using social media for marketing.

Delivering the perfect presentation

2010-06-02 08:11 - 1339 reads
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Many rank presenting as their biggest business fear. But if you overcome the nerves, you can make your presentations shine.

Hark! The new rules of business

2010-05-28 09:09 - 1264 reads
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The rules of business are ever-changing and a growing number of entrepreneurs are taking advantage by making money, creating products and employing people.

How to turn press coverage into business leads

2010-05-27 16:28 - 868 reads
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Securing press coverage for your company is all well and good but how can you turn column inches into business leads? Jacky Morgan explains.

Could Foursquare benefit your business?

2010-05-19 09:13 - 2579 reads - 1 comment
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Location-based service Foursquare is the latest online network attracting attention. But should entrepreneurs get involved?

From banker to pirate to PR whizz: How one press release led to national press and BBC coverage

2010-05-18 16:51 - 1664 reads - 1 comment
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Getting quality PR coverage can be about being in the right place at the right time, and crucially in the case of one entrepreneur, choosing the right angle.
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30 ways to market your business on the cheap

The modern business world throws up a host of cheap and even free marketing opportunities which are perfect for small businesses. Read 30 of them here.

The happy art of networking

Former Dragons' Den panellist Doug Richard a networking how to guide for the shy and polite. Click here.

Boot Camp: PR and social media secrets from the experts

 

 

 

 
The Business Factory Boot Camp is training four entrepreneurs in PR, social media and marketing. Read what our expert mentors have told them and see what they achieve. Find out more.

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