Marketing essentials

Online marketing

Writing compelling web copy

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Web copy that works

Simply having a website is rarely enough: you need to ensure the content is fresh, relevant and accurate. Find out how to produce effective web copy.

Social media

Advertising

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Advertising on a budget - checklist

Don't blow your advertising budget on an expensive radio advert which goes out at 3am. Save money by investing in low-cost advertising options.

Customer care

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Why it pays to profile your customers

Understanding your customers is the secret of successful selling. The more you know about them, the easier it can be to increase their spending.

Sales

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Understand body language in business

Being sensitive to the body language of prospective customers is a useful skill for salespeople if they want to capitalise on selling opportunities.

Market research

PR and promotion

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FAQs

Effective PR FAQs

What can PR do for your small business? How to use PR effectively, get positive media coverage and promote your business in the press.[