National Poetry Day – Thank You Ten Times And More…… As somebody who networks all the time I thought that I would write this little rhyme And share my thoughts on gratitude with you Those two small words that mean so much “Thank You” A written note of thanks can mean so much It’s simple […]
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DATA BUBBLE SEMINARS Data Bubble will be holding some free seminars at a few upcoming events – the idea is to impart some advice on ways to get more new customers. We’d love you to come along, although numbers are limited, so please book your seat in advance. Tuesday 5 November – “How to Conduct
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About a year ago, I wrote a post about how I had experienced excellent customer service, only to feel that the shop owner had missed an ideal marketing opportunity. It only seems fitting then that I should write something similar about an almost identical situation that happened a couple of weeks ago. Retail Therapy in
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How does £42,000 sound? Well, that’s what a client of ours reported to us last week, for an investment of just £1,500! We were excited too, let me tell you, since we feel as though our clients’ success is our success! So What’s The Secret? Well, in short, there isn’t one! This particular client did
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How a Data List Makes a Difference It’s the countdown to Christmas for data list providers! There, we’ve said it – Kids are settled into the new term, nights are drawing in, the temperature is dropping. Next up – CHRISTMAS!! I know, I can hear your groans from here! However, as a data list provider,
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How To Choose Your Business List Last week’s blog was all about what to do with your marketing list, so in a backwards kind of way, I thought it might also be useful to have a few pointers towards how to select your ideal prospect list. Who Are Your Current Clients? This might seem obvious,
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Most of our clients come to us to purchase a marketing list – business data and consumer data – although I often wonder how many actually maximise the data we supply. Here, therefore, are some tips to start you off and help to make sure you get the most out of your marketing list. Visit
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At one of the 4Networking events I attend, our group leader often says “If you enjoyed today’s meeting, please tell your friends. If you didn’t, please tell me” Feedback Matters! Many companies offer ways in which you as a customer can give feedback on the products and services they provide. This might be through their
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We shall be sallying forth to the fabulous Leeds Business Week from 23rd – 27th Sept. Will we see you there? It’s going to be a great week of seminars, discussions and networking events for businesses of all sizes in and around the Leeds area. Leeds Business Week Highlights A few of the many highlights
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I recently received two pieces of direct mail marketing that were a complete waste of money – all because the company issuing the mailing held poor quality data. Wanted: Direct Mail For Recycle Bin The first mailshot I received came on Monday, from a company that specialises in clothing for children aged 0 – 12.
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This Month’s Newsletter! We hope you are enjoying the holiday season…Our aim is to give you some updates on Data Bubble, along with some hints and tips along the way..We hope you enjoy our newsletters and welcome any comments… Call me on 01274 483936 Data Bubble News updates Last month we had a fantastic holiday
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As many of you know, I take an active interest in all things sales and marketing, especially sales opportunities. This week, I had two completely different sales experiences that I wanted to share with you so that you too could see how the sheer lack of timing can cost you business! Hairdresser Required I
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What’s the connection between visiting a restaurant you have never been to before and buying a data list from a company you’ve never used before? Read on! Fact Finding Whilst gadding about Torquay this week, it was decided to take a break from all the rampant sunshine and find a smackerel of something delicious to
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What a controversy!! I’ll say no more than Sainsbury’s! For those unaware, a checkout worker at Sainsbury’s recently refused to serve someone because she was on her mobile phone at the checkout. It has sparked an amazing row across social media that has in turn brought with it huge media interest both on television and
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This week, we have a guest blog on Marketing Lists from Blueberry Wave – our thanks to them for this interesting and informative publication regarding what makes a great marketing list….. Why Is a Great Marketing List Important? A great marketing list can mean the difference between a mediocre and a magnificent direct marketing campaign.
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Direct Email Marketing seems to be an ever-increasing means of delivering a sales message to a targeted audience. Since it’s simple, relatively inexpensive and if conducted properly, effective, it’s no real surprise. However, having recently received some email marketing that I consider to be extremely misleading, I have to question the morals behind some of
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A Business List Case Study from Data Bubble For this week’s blog, I thought I would present a business list case study. I recently undertook a project for a company that provided financial services. The company had telephone sales staff who were telemarketing to a list of businesses. This business list was a mixture of
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This blog is about how to sell in business or maybe it’s how not to sell, we hope you enjoy it. OK, admit it – you watch The Apprentice, right? Now, go on, admit that you also love nothing more than staring at the screen in disbelief at how thick some of the contestants are……and
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