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Preparing to sell
An overview of what you need to consider before your business sells anything including sales environments and channels.
Mobile marketing and m-commerce
This guide provides an overview of SMS marketing and mobile advertising and their advantages and disadvantages.
Factors to consider before sales
The initial steps you need to take before you begin to sell your product or service including competition, customer base and market share
Sales promotion examples
Methods you can use to promote and price your product or service including vouchers, deals, discounts, free samples and loyalty schemes
Avoid common mistakes in sales forecast
The key things to avoid when drawing up a sales forecast including wishful thinking, not making it achievable and moving goalposts
Retail sales planning
How to prepare for retail selling, including portraying the right image, building strong customer rapport, improving the shopping experience, and driving sales.
Advantages and disadvantages of using commercial agents
The advantages and disadvantages of using a commercial sales agent including cost effectiveness, sales skills and experience in new markets versus a lack of control.
Sales agents and distributors
How sales agents and distributors can help you access new markets and boost your business. Learn the differences, advantages, and strategies for selling through them.
Cashflow forecast examples
How you can use cashflow forecasts to plan for borrowing and for peaks and troughs in your business cycle.
Sell through licensing your product
How you can use an established company to help launch your product or service through a licensing agreement
Establishing your sales objectives
The steps you need to take to bring your business idea to market including studying the competition and defining your strategy
Set up sales a contract
How a sales contract is a vital element in business sales and how to create a contract that complies with customer protection regulations
Financing from friends and family
Pros and cons of getting a loan from friends and family and your tax position on repayments.