Monthly Archives: October 2011

Market research – your customers

How they buy, when they buy, and if you are on their radar. Having some objective research information on your customer’s perceptions often provides information which can be described as astounding. Good qualitative information provides great insight into product, how … Continue reading

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Margins and Mark Up

Seems to be confusion amongst many SME’s about this. What does a mark-up of 50% provide in terms of margin? Understanding the required or expected margins for each sector in the channel/reseller chain is very much part of the marketing … Continue reading

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What are the talents for the future?

The growth areas have to be: The ability to write good, persuasive, quirky copy for social media The ability to take or project manage good photography (I always use a professional!) Acting lessons to present well on screen Presentation skills … Continue reading

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Digital marketing strategies in a fast moving world

New digital marketing techniques are emerging on a very regular basis. This is the way of the future and the way in which the commercial and industrial buyers of the future will communicate. It is important to embrace the culture, … Continue reading

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