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Every business owner will need to deliver a short pitch at some point, which sums up the basics of your business in under a minute. It is a powerful tool and here are our top 5 tips to make sure your pitch hits the right note.

Many businesses have had to make spending cuts due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the latest IPA Bellwether report reveals a record decline in marketing budgets in 2020.

Justin Deaville is Managing Director at Receptional, a multi-award winning digital marketing agency, based in Bedford. Founded in 1999, Receptional has been committed to driving more traffic, sales and profits for Bedfordshire businesses for over twenty years.

There are many benefits of using social media for your small business. It can help create awareness of your company, boost traffic and SEO, and increase customer engagement.

So you’ve identified a gap in the market. You’ve researched, planned and invested in developing the best product possible, and now you’re excited to bring it to market. 

Earlier this year, the British Olympic Authority relaxed the rules that banned non-sponsors from advertising their links to the London 2012 games. However, a large number of small firms were rejected when they applied for licences to promote their Olympic work. These firms remain barred from using the Olympics to promote their business and grow their exports.

The Chamber Awards close for business entries on the 28th June.   Any business entering any of the eight business categories by 21st June 2013 will be entered into a prize draw to win an iPad mini.