In the latest In a nutshell video local business expert Alison Jobson from Straight marketing talks us through creating a marketing plan.
Alison talks us through the process of making a marketing plan and gives us tips on how to make it successful. “To be successful, keep referring back to your target audience and thinking about what’s the best method for them. A marketing campaign aimed at teenagers will almost certainly need to involve online marketing whereas this would be less relevant for a campaign aimed at the over 70s”
To find out more you contact Alison by email at...
In this video local business expert Vic Williams from The Audacious Company gives tips on how to build your business through referrals.
Vic discusses the importance of referrals and the best way to get them.
“That fact is that every new client you acquire and every client you have in your data base will know people you currently don't know and if you don't ask your clients for these referrals, some else will. You will have put in all the effort to offer your client great service or a great product and by not asking the right questions at the right time, you are literally...
In this video local business expert Vic Williams from The Audacious Company gives tips on how to build your business through referrals.
Vic discusses the importance of referrals and the best way to get them.
“That fact is that every new client you acquire and every client you have in your data base will know people you currently don't know and if you don't ask your clients for these referrals, some else will. You will have put in all the effort to offer your client great service or a great product and by not asking the right questions at the right time, you are literally...
Local business expert David Hazzard from DestiNet NewZapp answers the question “Is social media replacing emails?”
David explains his answer and also goes on to describe how he thinks social media and emails can coincide.
“Social Media is a fantastic addition and opportunity for businesses to increase and improve their communication and marketing channels. But integration of email, social media and our forgotten old website is where companies gain most.”
To find out more you can contact David by email at sales@NewZapp.co.uk or by phone on 01392 447200
Two men from an Exeter based company have been found guilty of misleading consumers with a scheme which targeted unhappy timeshare owners.
Neil Mendoza, 60 and Michael Girvin, 53 managers of ‘Devon Based Associates Ltd’ approached unhappy customers of well known timeshare companies.
They promised, disgruntled customers the chance of a refund and compensation by joining a legal action against the companies ‘mis-selling’ the product.
However once they attended the meeting at their offices in Matford Business Estate, the timeshare owners were pressured into contracting...
House prices are now rising at 6.5% according to figures from the Nationwide Building Society. The mortgage lender also claims that the average UK house and flat price has risen to £174,566 the highest since the April 2008. The numbers suggest that the housing market is making a strong recovery since the recession. Commenting on the figures, Robert Gardner, Nationwide's Chief Economist, said: “UK house prices rose by 0.6% in November taking the annual rate of increase to 6.5% - the strongest pace since July 2010, though prices are still around 6% below the all-time high recorded in late...
An independent recruitment agency is toasting its on-going success after celebrating its landmark 25th anniversary.
Cathedral Appointments, based in Exeter’s Southernhay, opened in 1988 and specialise in providing permanent, temporary and interim staff across the region. Areas of expertise include Sales, Marketing, HR, IT, Engineering, Office, Manufacturing, Logistics, Accountancy, Financial Services, Legal and Executive Appointments.
The company began in a small office in Gandy Street in August 1988 after the Founder Directors, who had previously worked for a high street...
The Market will run from Thursday 21 November until Thursday 19 December.
The Cathedral Green, at the heart of the city centre, will be brought to life by the Market, with stalls offering unique, handmade and unusual gifts, decorations and food items – everything needed for a perfect Christmas celebration and to create a real Christmas buzz at the heart of the city.
The Exeter Christmas Market will represent the best of what Britain, the South West and the rest of Europe has to offer – with a mix of great food, excellent crafts, unique gifts and decorations.
On Wednesday 26 June, Vic Williams of The Audacious Company will be running a one-day business development and sales training course for accountants and financial advisors in Exeter.
Many accountants feel uncomfortable selling their services yet being able to win new clients is a crucial element of their role, particularly in today's tough economic climate. This course is designed to overcome these issues.
Vic has over 20 years’ experience managing and training sales teams in the financial services and legal environments.
Everyone is a salesperson all of their life. After all, whether you are a mechanic, teacher or a manager, you are selling ideas. You are negotiating. You are communicating … persuading … influencing. If you don’t believe you are a salesperson, I encourage you to rethink your position because the probability that you will become successful is significantly diminished. Networks are the foundation of business. Robert Kiyosaki, author of “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” hit the nail on the head when he wrote, “The richest people in the world look for and build networks. Everyone else looks for work.” Ace...
