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As Chamber Members may be aware, the Government announced earlier this year that Business Link’s regional network is to close on 30th November 2011.
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March Quarterly Business Lunch
Bildeston Crown lunch, Thursday 8th March 2012
We are delighted that Rachel Sloane has accepted our invitation to speak at our forthcoming Chamber lunch.
Feburary Business Breakfast
Eight Bells Hadleigh, Thursday 2 February 2012
Firstly, may I wish our members a happy and successful New Year and, secondly, extend my apologies for the unfortunate cancellation of the January breakfast meeting.
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Digital Marketing Channels - Business Link update
Business Link Suffolk produce the newslink enewsletter monthly catching up with a wide range of topics. This month they included a number of issues relating to exploiting the Internet and digital marketing channels.
Are you aware of the legislation covering email marketing? - A recent court case has shown that the courts are beginning to prosecute click here for legislation covering email marketing. If you would like a Business Link fact sheet on the e-mail marketing, please click here.
Are you considering developing a website? - In the light of the growing sales via the internet you should consider the viability of a website for your business. A Business Link online interactive tool is available on their website which helps you assess whether investment in a website may benefit your business. It will provide guidelines on the type of website suitable to your needs and advise you on how to reach new customers. If you would rather talk the idea through please call Business Link on 08457 254 254 or click here to access the online checklist.
Do you need to select a web designer? - You could use the Business Link Supplier Matching Service to find details (and access customer testimonials) of web designers who will suit your needs. Click on the link www.bls.org.uk/sms for details of the service. If you are a designer, have you registered on the Supplier Matching Service? Phone 08457 254 254 to use the Supplier Matching Service. Alternatively let the Chamber know by email at editor@hadleigh4u.org
Are you eligible for funding to develop your web and ecommerce strategy? - If your business has 10 members of staff including yourself, you may be interested in a business review which, if the development of ecommerce or a website was identified as a project that would develop your business, then there may be matched funding of up to £5k (you match the grant) for a third party to develop your web strategy. Phone 08457 254 254 to discuss options.
Does your web site comply with all the relevant regulations? - Whether you're planning a new e-business or already running one, there are some important challenges you may face, particularly with the range of legislation that can apply to your business. Suffolk Trading Standards offer comprehensive free advice on both the legal requirements of making contracts on-line and the goods or services that you will be selling click here for information on regulations.
All above published with kind permission of Business Link Suffolk
