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How to create a marketing plan for your small business - build a brand, target customers and set prices that will maximise sales.

The internet has transformed business marketing. No matter what you do, the internet is likely to be at the heart of your marketing strategy.

Social media is firmly established as a marketing tool. Having a presence opens up new lines of communication with existing and potential customers.

Good advertising puts the right marketing message in front of the right people at the right time, raising awareness of your business.

Customer care is at the heart of all successful companies. It can help you develop customer loyalty and improve relationships with your customers.

Sales bring in the money that enables your business to survive and grow. Your sales strategy will be driven by your sales objectives.

Market research exists to guide your business decisions by giving you insight into your market, competitors, products, marketing and your customers.

Exhibitions and events are valuable for businesses because they allow face-to-face communication and offer opportunities for networking.

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This trends summary explains that while the fitness sector has experienced steady demand, the chains have benefitted more than the independents.
This trend summary explains the fluctuations of the event hire sector.
This trend summary explains that this sector tends to be one of the first to feel the effects of fluctuations in the economy.
This trend summary explains that cycling events can succeed as long as they are well run and offer the participants the level of service that they would expect from their entry fee.
This trend summary explains how caravanning and camping are very popular activities.
This trend summary explains how amusement arcades are regulated by government legislations.
This trend summary explains that the sandwich industry has seen strong growth in recent years and is continuing to grow, although very much faster in London than in the rest of the country.
This trends summary explains developments in the public house sector, such as more pub chains and new regulations.
This trend summary explains that pizza delivery has become a very popular takeaway meal option, particularly with students and young people.
This trends summary explains why the catering industry changes rapidly in line with the economy.
This trend summary explains recent developments in the mobile takeaway industry.
This trend summary explains that internet cafés must offer fast internet connection and a range of other services to attract custom.
This trends summary explains that the market for ice cream has expanded greatly as different types of ice creams have been introduced.
This trend summary explains that while other fast food sectors have prospered in recent years, fish and chips have been left behind.
This trend summary explains how the trend of eating out has benefited Chinese restaurants, while also resulting in a huge increase in competition.

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