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Marketing & Sales | Quick Guides

The power of good PR

When PR works, it can work wonders.

Five fleet cars for under £25,000

Steer your purchasing decision in the right direction with our round-up of the five most popular fleet cars on the market.

Q&A: Making the most out of blogs

I want to start a blog to give updates about my business and to promote it. Is there any other content I should put in?

Marketing & Sales | Analysis

Local search: get noticed

Most internet users use local search techniques to locate products and services in their area. Steve Barnes, CEO of online search specialist Infoserve, explains how you can get in on the action.

17 ways to boost your sales

High fives and a sales board will only get you so far when it comes to growing your business.

Brave new worlds: branding and rebranding

If your brand slips, then your premium goes and earnings tumble. Get it right and you can scale your ambition to dizzy heights.

Marketing & Sales | Profiles

Fresh thinking: Graeme Dignan

Five years ago, creative guru Graeme Dignan set out to change the way he did business. Now, through a joint venture with Coca-Cola, he's establishing a business model all of his own.

Universal Pixel’s £70m gamble

Universal Pixel took on the challenge of selling the most expensive new-build residential property in the UK. Had it all gone wrong, it would have been disastrous for the company. Founder Hayden Allen-Vercoe explains how and why he succeeded.

On the up… New Brand Vision

Ben Harris, formerly with big names in advertising such as Ogilvy Worldwide, Publicis and AMD Advertising, set up New Brand Vision in 2002, an agency that develops marketing strategies for start-ups and small businesses.

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Research

Spotlight on AIM 2008

This unique research report provides a comprehensive assessment of AIM and reveals the best-and worst-performing stocks on AIM of last year.

VCT Special Report 2008

A comprehensive report on VCTs and over £1 billion in investment trusts just waiting to be invested in fast growth ventures.

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White Papers

10 Reasons Why Your Email is More Secure in a Hosted Environment versus an In-House

Take an in-depth look at the security risks associated with complex business email configurations and how hosted email solutions stack up.

10 Steps to a Successful CRM Implementation

Follow these 10 steps to help ensure that your CRM implementation is a success, from the planning stages to post-deployment improvements.

3 Steps to Creating Personalized Customer Support Experiences

Learn how tailoring support interactions to fit the specific circumstances of an account can not only increase customer satisfaction, but also increase revenue.

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Search Marketing for a Growing Business

If you’re a growing business Optimease can help you gain a competitive advantage by helping you increase your website traffic, leads and online sales, with best practise search engine marketing via SEO and PPC management services. Visit www.Optmease.co.uk to discuss our search marketing solutions, and how we can also help with SEO design consultancy and web development project management. 

Latest from Growth Strategies

Taking another company to court

Litigation is often seen by businesses as a waste of time and money, but if you handle it in the right way you can minimise costs and maximise returns. Sarah Murray, an associate at law firm Stevens & Bolton, explains.

Know the retirement rules

Sikin Andela, partner at Glovers Solicitors, warns of potential legal battles over requests to work beyond retirement age and reveals how to avoid them.

Escaping the UK tax system

Tax changes have left some feeling the UK’s no longer the best place to base their business. But shaking off your tax liabilities isn't as easy as it sounds. We look at the legal implications of business migration.

Genius at work

For companies operating on the frontiers of technology, intellectual property is an essential defence. But it can also be a cash cow, an exit tool or even a weapon against competitors. GrowthBusiness investigates.

Distribution models: an overview

When distributing your products overseas, it's important to get the model right. Here are four to choose from.

Overseas distribution dos and don'ts

GrowthBusiness talks to entrepreneurs who have cracked overseas markets, including a  laser manufacturer and a distributor of Hello Kitty-branded mobile phones.

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Events Calendar

M&A Awards 2009

18th February, London Hilton, Park Lane, London

M&A Expanding internationally

27th November, Sofitel London St James

How to Float on AIM

11th November, Arundel House

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Blogs

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Mastering motivation

Sep 23 2008

If you want to flourish, it’s vital you understand what makes people tick.


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AIM Guide 2007/2008

The 2007/2008 AIM Guide contains essential information for anyone interested in the Alternative Investment Market.

Business XL

Business XL is written by leaders for leaders. The magazine is a fountain of inside information and knowledge, which can only be delivered by people who have started, bought and grown their own business.

M&A Magazine

M&A Magazine is the leading mid-market monthly corporate finance publication in the UK.

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