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Mail as marketing tool
The Royal Mail's direct mail service aims to provide an insight into mail as a marketing tool and take you step by step through the process of producing your own mailshot.
Small business sales podcast
The UK's first small business podcast. Interviews and practical advice for startups and businesses of all sizes.
Guide to direct selling
The Direct Selling Association represents a source of information and advice for direct selling in the UK.
Guide to online payment methods
This site offers information about online payment methods as well as a list of online payment providers.
Research your market
The Research Buyer's Guide is a directory of organisations in the UK and Republic of Ireland offering market research and related services.
Enrol in a sales training course
MDT offers various sales training, coaching and consulting courses either at your premises or at one of their local offices.
Learning sales methods
This government site offers assistance with acquiring basic sales techniques.
Other Sales & Marketing Resources
The challenges of growth for small business
New business must be won by creating a good first impression with customers and procurement managers...
Creating a successful business plan
Setting out a plan for your business can seem like a daunting task, especially before you've even got it off the ground.
Top tips for startups
Every successful business has a few things they wish they'd known before they started...
How to be a start-up success
Marc Barber 07/08/2008
There are three common elements to a start-up successfully negotiating those tricky first few years: an honest appraisal of ability, market research, and finance. Have your say »
Burning the candle at both ends
Penny Proffit 30/06/2008
The romantics among you may think that running your own business might be relaxing. Have your say »
Quality content is the foundation of Search Engine Marketing
Guest Blogger 21/07/2008
Search Engine Marketing (SEM) is in essence the theory and practice of getting a website onto the first page of 'natural' (sometimes called 'organic') search results on the important search engines for important keywords.
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