Marketing Your Business

Whether you are starting a business, or growing an established business, getting your sales and marketing strategy right is crucial to your success.

It is a critical part of your business plan.

1. Forecast and plan your sales: This will help you identify problems and prevent cashflow issues.
2. Understand the market you are operating in: Decide on a pricing, advertising and selling strategy, think about how you will manage your customers. These are just some of the things you should do on a continual basis to ensure the survival of your business.
3. Marketing material: Think about your marketing material, including your logo, what to include on your letterhead setting up a website, your social media presence and online marketing. East Midlands Combined County Authority Growth Hub workshops can help you with this.

Business Awards provide the opportunity for companies to showcase their successes and raise their profile in the local or national business community.

Similarly, award sponsors receive prime position in the publicity branding and promotional materials associated with award schemes.

A range of awards are open throughout the year, some of which may be focused on a particular sector or geographical location or business type.

Call the East Midlands Combined County Authority Growth Hub team for guidance on support available near you 0333 006 9178