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Lead Generation 'must-knows' for small business Lead generation is the marketing process of developing potential buyer interest in products or services sold by a business, resulting in the generation of a list of potential customers. Simple lead generation involves obtaining contact details of potential buyers through one or more promotional tactics .. > more What ISPs are & why they are important for email Email campaigns are one of the best tools that small business can use cost effectively to talk with customers. There are many things needed for a successful email campaign but one of the biggest challenges to overcome is getting email into customer inboxes in the first place. This is what is called email deliverability ...  >more nn 5 Tips to get a better ROI on QR codes Although originally designed for use in the automotive industry, QR codes are fast becoming a favourite tool for marketers to link print advertising to digital mediums. However, many are rushing to use these without fully thinking about how to use them ...  >more

Marketing Resources Articles Lead generation 'must knows' for small business Why your business should be using QR codes 9 Marketing Foundations for business success: Part 2 Reignite your business growth! 7 steps for making your website work harder More basic Twitter tips for small business beginners Downloads The latest downloads NOW available include: Marketing Plan Outline FREE Marketing BASICS Checklist FREE Website Supplier Checklist FREE Visit our Marketing Tools page to see all downloadable resources available for small business.....>More   Learn MARKETING GLOSSARY: a list of commonly used marketing terms QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Commonly asked marketing questions answered       Reading Start Ups ARTICLE: 9 Foundations for business success. ARTICLE: Basic Steps a business should do before launch TOOLS: Start Up tools & resources LINKS: Links to business assistance, funding and govt organizations

April 11, 2012 Smartphone users  naked without their phones April 10,  2012 Email preferred by US consumers vs direct April 2, 2012 Online shoppers more satisfied vs instore January 30, 2012 Shopping use of mobiles increasing January 30, 2012 Corporate blogging peaked ? January 29, 2012 Small business turning to viral marketing  1. Why your business should be using QR codes 2. 6 questions to ask yourself before launching a business  3. Lead Generation must-knows for sme's 4. What ISPs are & why they are important 5. 9 Marketing Foundations for Success Part 2