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Retail marketing
How can I promote my small retail outlet?
Poor response to marketing emails
I’ve been getting a poor response to marketing emails. What can I do about it?
Licence enquiry on international trade
How do i take out a licence for import/export bussiness?
Increasing Prices
I need help on wording my letter to my customers to let them know that I need to increase the price for my services. This is due to fuel prices increases and third party increasing their prices also. Your help would be much appreciated. Thanks
Get more business from customers
What is the best way to get more business from your existing customers? Would you recommend offering discounts for repeat business or will I lose out in the long run?
The value of exhibitions
Do you think having a stand at a big exhibition is a good way to promote a new business or are the returns usually not all that great?
Import duty and zero VAT rated goods
If I want to import zero VAT rated goods, will I still have to pay import taxes on them? Where can I find more information about this?
Punching above your weight
As a small business, how do I make it look as though I am experienced and successful to my customers, even although I have only just started up? If they think I am new to the business, I’m likely to get fewer customers.
Importing goods to the UK
I have found a manufacturer of baby gifts in China that is willing to supply me. How do I import to the UK? Where can I find more information about importing goods?
Charging for samples
I have my own interior design business. I have a completed free consultation with a client and the next step is to provide samples. How do I know what to charge for these? What’s reasonable?
How to find your clients
I am very new at this and have just started my own bookkeeping business working from home. I am finding it very hard to find clients. Do you have any advice?
How to close a sales pitch
Do you have any tips for closing a sales pitch?
Managing stock levels
I am in the process of setting up a kids clothes and toy shop and don't know how much stock to purchase. Is there any advice available on managing levels of stock? Any tips?
Tip on pricing your products or services
Can you give me any tips about pricing my products? Where do I start?
Turnover limit for VAT registration
What was the limit for business turnover for 05/06 when you can become VAT registered?
