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How to target new markets

By trading in different currencies, utilising technology and becoming familiar with different cultures small firms can expand into new and potentially lucrative markets

Growth is part of any business plan and companies have specific choices when it comes to expansion. Businesses either look for different uses for their products or skills, different markets or combine the two. Therefore, looking for new markets to sell to often forms an integral part of growth, be it a physical product, a service or non-physical offering.

As a company starts to understand its position in the UK market it makes sense to use this knowledge to develop a planned approach to selling in new markets. It often only requires a slight modification to a company's offering to find a broader market that can be exploited.

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How you can compete with bigger companies

Controlling cash flow

Are you making the most of social media?

Scott Stonham
CommuniGate
David Woodgate
Institute of Financial Accountants
Paul Hadley
ICT Cluster

By ensuring that IT systems are streamlined small firms can win business from larger competitors
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Controlling cash and credit is critical for small firms and monthly management accounts can help companies
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How to use social media to create a relationship with customers
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EURid

As a small business you may be trying to find the right platform to reach out to customers across Europe. Or you may just want to develop your online presence. In every case, .eu is the extension for you. For more information please visit http://www.eurid.eu

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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) is Europe's leading programme helping businesses to improve their competitiveness and productivity through the better use of knowledge, technology and skills that reside within the UK knowledge base. The programme aims to facilitate the transfer of knowledge between businesses and academic institutions and increase the awareness of the contribution academia can make to business development and growth.

www.ktponline.org.uk

 
 

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