Posts Tagged ‘marketing’
How are marketing apprenticeships funded?
Taking on a new marketing apprentice or putting an existing member of your team through the programme has many advantages for businesses. This route can be a great alternative to internships or recruiting a costly marketing executive. In England, many businesses are lucky enough to be eligible for a government grant of as much as…
Read MoreShould I hire a marketing executive?
When you’re looking to give your marketing a boost, bringing in a marketing executive with experience is often the go-to solution. A few years of industry experience may be attractive when you’re recruiting, but how do they compare to a marketing apprentice, who you can mould into your ideal employee? Let’s take a look…. Read…
Read MoreIs a marketing apprentice or freelancer best for your business?
It can often be difficult for businesses to choose the right talent to drive their marketing initiatives. A marketing apprentice provides businesses with the opportunity to nurture and develop talent from within their organisation or through external recruitment. A freelance marketer comes in with ready-made skills, delivers the job and then moves on with no…
Read MoreHire a Marketing Intern: Pros and Cons
When you need more hands but have no budget, bringing in a marketing intern can be a beneficial option. Here’s what you should consider before bringing someone in: Pros Fresh Perspectives and Enthusiasm Like marketing executives or apprentices, marketing interns bring fresh ideas, perspectives, and enthusiasm. They often have a thirst for learning and are eager…
Read MoreHire a Marketing Executive: Pros and Cons
A popular option to consider when expanding your marketing team is to hire a marketing executive. A marketing executive may have some experience in the field, but is still early in their career. Good marketing executives are in high demand and can command upwards of £25,000 as a starting salary. Here’s what you should consider:…
Read MoreHire a Marketing Freelancer: Pros and Cons
When expanding your team, hiring a marketing freelancer can be a flexible and convenient option. A marketing freelancer is a self-employed professional who offers their services on a project basis. This can mean hourly rates of £50-£200 depending on experience and the nature of the work, or for more seasoned freelancers, expect a day rate…
Read MoreHire a Marketing Apprentice: Pros and Cons
When expanding your team as a sole marketer, hiring a marketing apprentice can be a valuable option. A marketing apprentice is typically someone who is new to the field but eager to learn and gain practical experience in marketing . They don’t have no experience however. Many marketing apprentices have skills in a related field…
Read MoreCovid-19 financial downturn – Small businesses can survive
I am the owner of a small business and I think that I can safely speak for all SMEs in the country that we are very worried about the months ahead. But having been a business entrepreneur for over 20 years and ridden several tumultuous waves, I’m also confident we can get through this if…
Read MoreIn-house marketing – A business owners’ guide
Do you have a strong understanding of who your customers and prospects are? Do you have a marketing strategy in your head, on the back of an envelope or written down? Do you, like most business owners, struggle to find the time to get enough marketing and sales done? If you answered NO to…
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