A series of initiatives for British businesses has been launched by Facebook today, including a flagship advertising credits programme to help small businesses reach potential new customers.
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Business marketing advice, tips and guides to help you boost your promotions
Doing business on the golf course especially if you are a woman
Should you worry about beating a male customer at golf and upsetting them? Certainly not says Janette Withey
Nationwide competition launches to support UK sales industry
National Sales Awards in partnership with Huthwaite International launches a nationwide competition asking sales professionals to share their top sales tips, for the chance to win £1,000.
How the websites of insolvent businesses could be a step up on the online ladder
Although the number of retailers going into administration has fallen since 2008, there is still a steady stream of established names disappearing from the high street. But is there life in the domain names past death? Alex Wares, managing director at search marketing agency Mediarun explains
Why generic keyword domain names are so valuable to your business marketing
Some companies are sitting on the sidelines, sticking to their outdated traditional marketing strategies, other companies are quickly gobbling up all the best generic domain names related to their products, services, and locations. Here we explain the power of keyword domains and the role they can play in strategic marketing.
Get your company logo on the Vodafone Mclaren Mercedes F1 cars
Vodafone UK is offering one small to medium size business customer the chance to win its own piece of F1 glory and the chance to put your brand in front of a global television audience.
The colour of money: What the Cardiff City rebranding proposals teach us about marketing
What can businesses learn from the proposed rebrand of Cardiff City FC?
Why food business owners can’t afford to ignore social media
Increasing amounts of us are turning to social networks to share our meals and foodie inspiration. What does this mean for food business and restaurant marketing?
Direct Selling Association announces 2012 awards shortlist
The Direct Selling Association (DSA) has announced the finalists for its annual Industry Awards which celebrate the best direct selling companies and individuals in the UK.
99designs Challenges Its Design Community: Make Us a New Homepage!
99designs, the largest online marketplace for crowdsourced graphic design services, is challenging its own community of more than 150,000 graphic designers to revamp its homepage. The99designs Homepage Redesign Contest kicks off today and will accept entries through May 14.
UK businesses shying away from social media
Employees twice as likely to use social media to leave their job than to collaborate with colleagues
Natwest Everywoman awards mark a decade of celebrating female entrepreneurs with new awards
During the ten years since inception the NatWest everywoman Awards have attracted thousands of entries and celebrated Britain’s leading female entrepreneurs. This inspiring programme has commended both household names such as Karren Brady, Hilary Devey, Dame Mary Perkins, Chrissie Rucker and Cath Kidston, along with a multitude of extraordinary women whose businesses both large and small support Britain’s reputation as one of the best countries for enterprise.
Online advertising spend nears £5 billion
Against a weak economic backdrop, brands in Britain spent almost 5 billion pounds advertising online in 2011, with video ads and marketing on social media platforms driving growth to its biggest increase in five years.
Ignore complaints by social media at your peril
Customer service teams are being advised this month not to ignore complaints made by social media as it could cost them their companies’ reputations.
Karren Brady leads the search for the best of British business
The hunt is on for the cream of Britain’s small businesses with the launch of the Nectar Business Small Business Awards 2012.
