After recently being contacted by a business who was offering social media training, through one of our social media accounts, (as well as asking others for personal opinions)we were asked to provide them with information and my background data research of how social media impacts the bottom line through utilising as a marketing tool… This…
DetailsFor businesses, the sudden introduction of online marketing with applications like LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook can seem challenging and daunting to even the most tech savvy of companies. It’s without doubt that online marketing is the way forward and a sure fire way to generate brand awareness, communicate with your potential markets and increase revenue…
DetailsSolutions for Business is a suite of highly targeted, publicly funded products and services offering solutions to real business needs and tackling market failure Previously called the Higher Education Collaboration Fund, the Sustainable Construction iNet provides grant support for East Midlands’ innovative and business-driven research and development (R&D) projects though Collaborative Research and Development. Collaborative…
DetailsBrighter Directions are pleased to announce the next available ‘How to utilise FREE social media platforms for your business’ workshops… 27th April, 12th May & 28th June 2011 Online marketing through social media (for example platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Utube, LinkedIn) can, if used correctly achieve you the sales your products and services deserve without…
DetailsThe department of transport have published proposals that state that Councils may be able to downgrade roads under a new scheme for ‘sat-nav runs’ More information is available http://www.dft.gov.uk/consultations/open/
DetailsDerbyshire County Council is undertaking a survey to discover where broadband weaknesses are around the area. Businesses and residents are being asked to complete the surevy for the council to use to assess the extent of the issue and work out demand. Complete the survey here Orginally from the Derbyshire & Nottingham Chamber Closing date…
DetailsEast Midlands trains are offering a 20% discount off First Class Business tickets booked before 31st March on train journeys to and from St Pancras. Service includes free wifio, hosts and first class facilities – claim your dicount at www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk/ ChamberPublished in Derbyshire Chamber first.
DetailsWE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE WE HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED AS FINALISTS FOR THE NATIONAL PRESTIGIOUS BESMA AWARDS – BRITISH EXCELLENCE IN SALES AND MARKETING Winning over thousands of other applicants, Brighter Directions proved just what makes them stand out from the crowd! Brighter Directions were nominated by providing an excellent service to existing clients across…
DetailsHow will the Budget affect your business? The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, presented the 2011 Budget on 23 March. Key measures in the Budget for businesses include: From 6pm on 23 March 2011Fuel DutyFuel Duty will be cut by 1p per litre. Tobacco Duty changesTobacco duty rates will rise by 2% above inflation,…
DetailsThought that FREE was too good to be true? Businesses of every type and size need to be found online. Use our simple online tool to create your first website – no technical knowledge needed. Update your site from any computer, for free. Getting British Business Online is a joint initiative from Google, Enterprise UK,…
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