Marketing

Guides and advice on effective small business marketing for UK SMEs, covering a range of activities including market research, branding, advertising, and customer engagement.

Marketing

Why your marketing needs an Avatar

Here, Shweta Jhajharia of The London Coaching Group, discusses why small businesses need to create an avatar for their marketing.

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Defining the SME – why one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to marketing

Here, Laura Tallett, director, business and corporate at Speed Communications, breaks down the best marketing approach for SMEs.

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A third of Brits opt-in to marketing from brands online

Almost one in three Britons are likely to opt in to marketing to allow brands to communicate with them online.

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How important is marketing for small businesses?

Here, Shahzad Ali, managing director of Get Licensed, explains why marketing is important for small businesses.

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Seven marketing mistakes to avoid

Here, Gemma Richards, marketing manager at Fluid Branding, gives seven tips to avoid making marketing mistakes.

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Thoughtful marketing that helps small B2B brands make a big impact

Jenny Hughes explains why a strong B2B brand means more than a logo, and explains some simple steps to take to determine your brand personality.

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7 inexpensive ways to promote your small business

Want to get your name in front of potential new clients on a budget? Looking for cost effective ways to publicise your business? Check out this list of ideas for offline and online business promotion that won't break the bank.

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The power of print: How to get your business off the ground

How can you get your message heard above everybody else? Printed marketing materials may be the answer.

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Half of marketers feel disconnected with the c-suite

Squiz’s annual State of Marketing Technology report reveals the gap between marketers and the rest of the c-suite, as marketers realise they need to do more to communicate the value of martech at a business level.

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How to achieve first-rate marketing on a start-up budget

Sammy Blindell discusses the low-cost and no-cost marketing strategies that net the most significant results, in the least amount of time.

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How to grow your business awareness without social media

Here, we look at the marketing options outside of social media to raise business awareness.

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Marketing with credibility

Jonathan Cowan, commercial product manager for Sage UK's small business division, talks about how businesses can effectively communicate a credible message.