Who are You Up Against?
Last week we asked if you had a SCOTSMAN in the house to help you boost your sales and profits and we looked at S for SOLUTION . This week well look at C - which stands for COMPETITION. Ask yourself these questions - How many others are playing ? What is their track record ? Why should they choose me ?

Preparing for 2007
You could do nothing. Just keep on doing what you have always been doing. It’ll most probably mean that 2007 will be just like 2006. Unless of course your market changes, your customers needs change or the competition doesn’t stand still and becomes more competitive. It seems like a better idea to do something, but what? Start by setting yourself 5 simple goals that you will aim to achieve by this time next year. Here’s a few ideas to get you started:

Aches & Pains from Playing Sport?
If you play sport regularly and suffer from minor knocks and other aches and pains, what’s the best way to treat your ailments? Some people recommend ice packs, whilst others maintain heat is the way to go. What should you use and when? Let’s ask a chiropractor…

Email Marketing is a "Fantastic Tool"
Email is one of the best ways to keep in touch with customers, regardless of whether you are a large or small company, according to one IT firm.

Payroll Giving Consortium
Reading Area Charities Together (RACT) is a consortium of nine local Reading charities that are seeking donations primarily by payroll giving. The nine local charities cover areas such as housing, families, transport and safety, young and older people.

Cooking Tips for the Perfect Christmas Dinner
Need some tips on roasting the perfect turkey? And how much better does homemade bread sauce taste compared to the one from a packet? What about trying a genuine ‘figgy pudding’ this year for a change? Pour yourself a generous cup of mulled wine and let’s get out in the kitchen and start experimenting…

Happy Christmas to One and All
Thank you BinB people for all your support this year. Have a good one.

Keith

Ideal Christmas Gifts from Wholesome Life
Wholesome Life have a superb range of high quality organic products available this Christmas. Everything from organic beers, chocolates, and cheeses plus a selection of 100% organic skincare products. What’s more, every item comes beautifully packaged - ideal as Christmas gifts. Read on to find out more about Wholesome Life.

Judith Rich OBE joins ClickNow Board
ClickNow – the Charity’s search engine - which has already raised over £100,000 during its initial pilot phase, is delighted to announce the appointment of Judith Rich OBE as a Non-Executive Director. She will also assume the role of Chairman of ClickNow’s newly formed Charity Advisory Board.

UK Robotic Systems
The InnovationShowcase.co.uk proudly presents the winner of the inaugural Berkshire Live GIFT Pitching Competition, Dominic Rott, Managing Director of UK Robotic Systems.
Business in Berkshire hosted the GIFT event last month and IT student Dominic bravely took the opportunity to pitch his business to all present and the video camera.

Online Marketing Magic
This year’s Christmas promotional offer is aimed at marketing companies looking to add value to their existing portfolio of clients. Clients who are looking for something a little different to try during 2007.
Ideally, something that is proven to work!
LiaiseOnline Limited has been involved in online marketing for 7 years and so we thought we’d add a little online marketing magic to this year’s Christmas promotion!