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Marketing

This section provides in-depth guides on the different marketing strategies and techniques small businesses can apply to help plan, promote, position and price their products and services.

Marketing trends for small businesses in 2023

Automating social media, working harder to obtain customer data and working what data you do have harder are just some of the marketing trends affecting small businesses in 2023

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How to market your gaming app

Here's how small gaming development companies can best go about marketing their new or existing game app

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How to market your book

Writing a book can be one of the best things you can do to promote your business or sell yourself as a business coach or consultant. But how do you go about actually getting people to read it?

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The top 10 social media trends for 2023

A report into social media trends shows what is up and coming for 2023. Do you agree with the top 10 predictions?

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Digital marketing trends for small business in 2023

Jay Ripton shares the digital marketing trends for small businesses which will continue to thrive into 2023 – which ones will you adopt?

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The marketing mix: What entrepreneurs should know

The marketing mix concept was developed by a Harvard professor after the Second World War. What is it and how can it help your business?

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Small business SEO: 6 easy wins to boost your website ranking

Your small business SEO can rank alongside big rivals on Google if you follow these six simple steps.

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Advantages and disadvantages of direct marketing for small businesses

In this guide, we explain what direct marketing is plus the advantages and disadvantages of direct marketing for your small business

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Small business SEO: 6 easy wins to boost your website ranking

Your small business SEO can rank alongside big rivals on Google if you follow these six simple steps.

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Advantages and disadvantages of direct marketing for small businesses

In this guide, we explain what direct marketing is plus the advantages and disadvantages of direct marketing for your small business

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Making the most of marketing on a shoestring budget

BBC Apprentice winner Mark Wright explains how you can really stretch your shoestring marketing budget and grow your business.

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Reactivate your email list and re-engage subscribers

Inactive subscribers can be a drag on your email list. But a re-engagement campaign can get them involved and provide useful intel for your business

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Social media trends to watch out for in 2022

Social audio, buying through social channels and paying if you want to get your posts seen are just three social media trends for 2022, says Mark Wright

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Spending your seed capital on marketing? You need a plan

Matthew Cushen, co-founder at Worth Capital, advises on the best way to approach your start-up marketing plan.

Partner content

What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade

Partner content

How should I select my business broadband provider?

As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.