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Advantages and disadvantages of using social media
Understand how social media can benefit your business through increased brand awareness, and the potential pitfalls such as ineffective use.
Comply with advertising standards
The laws and codes of practice that govern advertisements and direct marketing and how to work within them by being honest, legal, decent and truthful.
How are advertising standards regulated?
How advertising standards are regulated in the UK by two advertising codes covering broadcast and non-broadcast advertising and how to work within them.
Online and email advertising regulations
The special rules and regulations you must adhere to when using online promotional or marketing methods under the CAP advertising code.
Four advertising pitfalls to avoid
Prevent misleading your customers and breaking advertising rules by avoiding these common advertising mistakes.
Advertising complaints procedures
What happens if a complaint is made against you and how you can complain about your rivals' advertisements if they are in breach of advertising codes.
The CAP and BCAP Advertising Codes
What kind of marketing and advertisements the Advertising Codes cover and the key points you need to be aware of.
Directories and local media in Northern Ireland
Sources of information, business directories, media and promotional channels for businesses in Northern Ireland
Email marketing
Best practice advice to improve open and click rates and boost sales through email marketing campaigns.
What is email marketing?
Definition of email marketing, its importance for your business, the types of email marketing and options for sending email marketing messages.
Sales promotion examples
Methods you can use to promote and price your product or service including vouchers, deals, discounts, free samples and loyalty schemes
How to ensure your online sales promotions are compliant
How you can make sure your online sales promotions are compliant and do not mislead consumers.
Sales laws
Laws regarding the sale of goods, including age-restriction, Sunday trading and labelling
International trade fairs
Advice on visiting or exhibiting at trade fairs overseas and finding the right fair for your business.
Advantages and disadvantages of trade shows and exhibitions
Consider the advantages and disadvantages of taking stand space at a trade show or exhibition, such as networking and generating leads, versus costs and high competition.
Trade shows and exhibitions
Getting the most out of trade shows and exhibitions including choosing the correct trade show to attend locally and internationally.
Exhibition legal issues
Ensure your stand is accessible and meets legal safety standards, and that you comply with rules on sale of goods.
Choose the right trade fair
Research and identify the most suitable trade fair for your industry sector whether you are exhibiting or attending as a delegate.
Ventilation in the workplace
How to ensure good ventilation in the workplace.
Advantages and disadvantages of email marketing
Email marketing can be a cost-effective way to reach your audience that can drive results, consider the pros and cons to make it work for your business.