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Tag: Marketing

How to ratchet up the emotions in your social media videos

June 27, 2019

By Praseeda Nair

For SMEs, it’s time to get strategic about the emotions behind and evoked by your social media videos.

How much does it cost to hire a marketing consultant

March 5, 2019

By Bryony Thomas

Ever wondered how much you should be paying for marketing Here is a run-down of rates you can expect to pay, depending on experience and workload.

We are family: The risks and rewards of promoting your SME as a familial concern

March 1, 2019

By Louise Findlay-Wilson

What happens when SMEs on the larger side begin to promote themselves as family businesses” Well, they can attract more employees, yet they can also raise concerns about nepotism and lack of equality in the inner operations of a business. I give you the perks and shortcomings of ‘keeping it in the family’.

Sales and marketing teams can produce profits if they work together

February 12, 2019

By Jan Cavelle

Sales and marketing teams do not understand each other as well as they should. But when they do sales grow exponentially. Enter the term, “Smarketing”, a process whereby both teams work together in blissful and profitable harmony.

30 successful entrepreneurs reveal exactly how they gained their first 20 customers

February 4, 2019

By Staff writer

Gaining initial customers is a common issue most new businesses face. RealBusiness surveyed over 30 established, successful entrepreneurs and business leaders, asking them how they gained their first 10-20 customers. We are confident reading their responses will help you greatly in securing your first few (or more) customers for your new enterprise.

Being CEO is a top three childhood dream career few think they’ll reach

December 12, 2018

By Jan Cavelle

Among the damage being caused by Brexit uncertainty is the reluctance to create a new business venture, says Real Business columnist Jan Cavelle.

7 reasons postal marketing can help small businesses thrive in the GDPR age

November 28, 2018

By Simon Caldwell

Since the GDPR began to be enforced in May 2018, consumers have been given more control than ever before over the communications they receive and which brands can market to them. For many small businesses, the online marketing space is now wrapped in uncertainty. Is it time to rethink mail?

What are the differences between PR and marketing and why should SMEs care

October 12, 2018

By Annie May Noonan

The worlds of PR and marketing may seem interchangeable for those who are not familiar with the industries, but it’s important that SMEs know the differences.

Failure to attribute: Why UK marketers are stuck in the dark ages

September 28, 2018

By Annie May Noonan

Why are so many marketers failing to take advantage of industry innovations such as using smart attribution models?

Psychology and data insights can help SMEs build a successful brand voice

September 27, 2018

By Staff writer

Further Digital Marketing’s Tabby Farrar spills the magic beans on creating an engaging brand voice and understanding who your customer is.

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