There has never been a more important time for small businesses to invest in the effectiveness of their sales and marketing activities. Recent research by the LSC (Learning Skills Council) found that businesses that invest in training are 25% more likely to survive. Brighter Directions offer practical, relevant high quality training events throughout the region…
DetailsLast weeks budget means alot of changes going forward for businesses, here are the key-facts which could affect you: • The standard rate of VAT will be 20% from Tuesday 4 January 2011. • From 23 June 2010, the rate of capital gains tax will increase to 28% for higher and additional rate taxpayers, but…
Details@brighteridea is the online marketing brand for Brighter Directions, who specialise in helping small businesses make the most out of what you have.. Did you know….?? • There are 2.4m Twitter users for business in the UK alone• Facebook has 23m active users in the UK• 80% of companies use LinkedIn as their main source…
DetailsRegeneration Scheme – Clay Cross, Chesterfield. Work started last month on the £22 million scheme to bring employment and visitors to Clay Cross in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The designs include a new Tesco superstore, retail units as well as a brand new bus station and link road during the first phase of the development. More than…
DetailsIn business, I think it’s vital to build strong, honest, positive relationships with everyone I meet, contacts, associates and potential clients. We work very hard in this particular area and have built very firm friendships along the way by doing so.. Recently I was contacted by an individual from a networking group attended last year…
DetailsHow do you write a good strapline? It’s a good question and for most copywriters the arrival on your desk of a new strapline brief can fill you with excitement and trepidation in equal measures. Why? Because it’s your opportunity to show your skills and possibly create a strapline that really captures the essence of…
DetailsDon’t miss THE business event of the YEAR – Independent Derbyshire Business Exhibition Seminar & Networking Event Full Day ** 9th September 2010Matlock Links are proud sponsors of a local business event held at the lovely New Bath Hotel, Matlock, Derbyshire on Thursday 9th September 2010 from 10am-4pm. The event is the FIRST EVER independent…
DetailsStarts: Wednesday August 18, 2010, 10.00am – 4.00pmEvent Type: Training/SeminarLocation: DerbyshirePrice: £169 = Vat (early booking) If you’re new to the sales environment or have a job facing customers every day, then this is the course for you! For businesses and staff wanting to improve your knowledge, awareness and sales skills. Ideal for new starters…
Details25th May – 1st June European Week is an initiative to support SME businesses with upto date information and encourage entrepreneurship across the EU. Events are organised across the 27 countries for businesses to share their experiences abd develop their core knowledge and skills For more information please visit http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies/entrepreneurship/sme-week/about/index.en.htm
DetailsFar too many companies are taking the ‘easy option’ by following trends in marketing and many are still not even measuring the impact and success of said campaigns. Ask yourself this question: If you don’t know what response your receiving from all your marketing efforts, how do you determine what time is best spent doing…
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