SME Marketing
Useful series of tips on SME Marketing from Alison Page, a Chartered Marketer with more than 25 years’ experience.
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How to Work with an Outsourced Team
Outsourcing your marketing activity is an option for SMEs, but how can you be sure of getting good results? We explore the benefits of working with an external marketing team and the value of collaboration… Why Outsource Business Activities? In a YouGov survey*, three-quarters of UK businesses had outsourced a service. Whilst IT companies were […]
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Rebranding: What Is Involved?
Your company’s brand is its identity. It influences how the organisation, goods and services are perceived, who they appeal to and what those customers can expect. If your image no longer aligns with the company culture and priorities, you may be considering a change. By understanding what is involved, you can decide if rebranding is […]
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Cash In on Christmas
Christmas seems like a long way off when you are sitting in the garden on a long summer’s evening – especially with the UK experiencing its annual heatwave right now! However, to make the most of the peak selling season, plans need to be formulated now. We share small business marketing ideas to help you […]
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Five Customer Retention Strategies
Many clients approach us with the goal of lead generation and conversion. Whilst this is an important marketing strategy, the best return on investment doesn’t always come from acquiring new customers. Greater gains can be achieved with a comprehensive customer retention strategy… Customer Retention Strategies What plans do you have in place for retaining customers […]
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Marketing Tips for Business Relocation
Relocating your business is no easy decision and will undoubtedly be a challenging time. That said, business relocation can provide a fantastic marketing opportunity – with a clear marketing plan and considered execution, you can extend your reach and build your customer base. In March, we shared a case study relating to the relocation of […]
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A Guide to Planning & Promoting Hybrid Events
Event planning has undergone some significant changes in recent times, with hybrid events now becoming commonplace. We explore planning and promotion before, during and after an in-person and virtual, hybrid event. The Rapid Rise of Online Events The pandemic saw the rapid adoption of virtual technology that enabled virtual events to take place during isolation. […]
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Case Study – Roy Chapman Ltd
Our Case Study demonstrates how APM worked with Roy Chapman Ltd to maintain its loyal customers whilst attracting new business following a relocation from Berkhamsted to Tring in Hertfordshire… Generating leads following a relocation For any driver living in Tring and the surrounding villages, Roy Chapman Ltd is the place to take your car for […]
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Marketing Strategies to Increase Brand Awareness
How do you ensure that your company springs to mind when someone needs the goods or services you offer? We explore the importance of building brand awareness and give examples of opportunities to fit brand awareness into your wider marketing strategy. Why is Brand Awareness Important? Brand awareness centres around making your company familiar. When […]
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How to Generate Leads with Marketing
The start of a New Year is time for a fresh look at business goals. For many, the strategic plan will include increasing or improving your lead generation. This is often a top objective for the SMEs that we support, so what do you need to attract and convert more prospects? How to start with […]
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Which Channel will Deliver our Marketing Goals in 2022?
Our monthly marketing blogs are intended to offer advice and information to small to medium sized businesses. This latest blog explores some of the most popular tactics available, following a couple of previous articles on strategy and planning for 2022… Marketing tactics 2022 In our previous blogs, Proactive Marketing and Marketing 2022, we covered marketing […]