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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.

PR can be especially cost-effective for small businesses. However, you also need to act quickly to manage any bad press. Discover how you can get media coverage online and via the local press.

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This trends summary explains how the aerial installer sector is broadly connected to the economy and ever changing technology.
This trends summary explains how the window fitting sector reflects the housing market and the broader economy.
This trends summary explains how the tool hire sector is broadly connected to the economy.
This trends summary explains how the tiling services sector is broadly connected to the economy.
This trends summary explains how the thatching sector changes with modern technology, regulations and the economy.
This trends summary explains how the skip hire sector is broadly connected to the economy.
This trends summary explains how the shopfitting sector is affected by the retail economy and construction sector.
This trends summary explains how the scaffolding sector is connected to the construction sector and the economy as a whole.
This trends summary explains how the roofing sector reflects changes in the construction sector and the economy as a whole.
This trends summary explains how the plumbing sector reflects the economy plus construction industry technology and regulations.
This trends summary explains how the plastering sector reflects the economy plus construction industry technology and regulations.
This trends summary explains how the painting and decorating sector reflects changes in the economy.
This trends summary explains how the fencing contractor sector is broadly connected to the state of the economy.
This trends summary explains how the demand for domestic electrical services is closely linked to the housing market and the strength of the economy as a whole.
This trends summary explains how the building supplies sector is closely linked to the housing market and economy in general.

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