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Top Considerations For School Suppliers in 2024
28 December 2023
There have been significant challenges in the UK education sector over recent years which are important for suppliers to understand. Cost of living increases have not stopped at the school gates and with energy prices remaining high schools face ongoing financial pressures. This coupled with the issues of teacher pay and the concern around the condition of school buildings nationwide it’s no wonder schools look to school suppliers to provide high levels of support and expertise while ensuring the very best value for money. Incensu identifies the top considerations for suppliers in 2024 to successfully sell to schools and grow their business in the UK education sector.
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School Staff Training Providers In Demand
19 October 2023
Can your business provide Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Fire Protection & Privacy training for school staff?
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Benefits Of Exhibiting at The Business Show - 22nd & 23rd November 2023
26 September 2023
The Business Show has always been passionate about providing a platform for SMEs, startups, and aspiring entrepreneurs, giving them the information and support they need to develop. This year we will welcome an audience of over 30,000 and over the two days you will be able to find everything you need to help you on your business journey including advice and guidance from some of the biggest names in business.
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Make sport facilities more accessible to your community with Bookteq
04 July 2023
Sport facilities and activities are a great way to promote physical activity and healthy living in your community. However, not everyone has access to sports facilities. This can be due to a range of factors such as location, cost, and lack of awareness. In this blog post, we will discuss some ways to make sports facilities more accessible to your community.
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The importance of creating an education marketing plan when selling to schools
12 April 2023
In today’s highly competitive business landscape, having a solid marketing plan is crucial for any company that wants to succeed. A marketing plan provides a clear roadmap for how a business will promote and sell its products and services to its target audience. It outlines the strategies and tactics that a company will use to achieve its marketing objectives, such as increasing sales, generating leads, building brand awareness, or expanding into new markets.
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How to create an education marketing plan
12 April 2023
In this article, we will discuss how to create an effective education marketing plan when selling to schools, including strategies to connect with the right people, developing compelling messages, time scales and consideration of the academic year, and building a strong brand presence in the education market.
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How to start selling to schools on a budget
04 April 2023
Selling to schools on a budget is easier than you think. Get in touch with our friendly team to get advice on marketing to schools in your area.
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Six key influencers when selling to schools
03 April 2023
Here we look at the six key influencers when selling to schools.
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Why sell to schools if you are a trade supplier?
27 February 2023
Are you wondering how to become a school supplier? If you’re a trade supplier and looking for ways to generate more income for your brand, selling to schools may be highly beneficial. Many company owners put off selling goods and services to schools because they are unsure about where to start or fear their efforts won’t be successful. However, there are many great reasons for selling to schools if you aren’t already.
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Recession-proof Business Ideas for 2023
28 December 2022
Thinking of starting a business in a recession? It's well worth noting that schools came out as surprising winners in the Chancellor's Autumn statement with a £2.3 billion per year cash boost over the next two years on top of the £100 billion per year already allocated to the UK education sector. So if you are looking for a recession-proof business that you can start today or you are thinking of moving into a new field or new sector then look no further than some of the following great ideas for working with schools.
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