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24/05/2012

Does social media marketing really work? http://mashable.com/2012/05/23/social-marketing-infographic/

Does social media marketing really work? This infographic shows just how much faith marketers put in platforms like Twitter and Facebook.

24/05/2012

http://mashable.com/2012/05/23/conde-nast-meredith-magazine-websites/ For some businesses, web isn't everything!

Although magazine publishers have embraced mobile, the web is still not all that important, executives at Conde Nast and Meredith Corp. say.

23/05/2012

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18/11/2011

12 Tips to Make Your Company More Creative http://mashable.com/2011/11/08/company-creativity/

Although it seems to be on the decline, creative capacity is more important than ever. Check out these 12 ways to make your company more creative.

18/11/2011

How to Manage a Rebrand http://mashable.com/2011/11/09/how-to-manage-a-rebrand/

So, you've launched a company, but you want to go in a different direction regarding logo, name and maybe even product. A rebrand is not easy, but it could be the "X factor" that drives your startup to success.

18/11/2011

5 Things Business Owners Can Learn From Steve Jobs http://mashable.com/2011/11/17/steve-jobs-lessons/

Check out some tips on how to lead from the enigmatic personality and leadership style of the late Apple CEO.

18/11/2011

Who is an average Facebook user? - Know your market http://mashable.com/2011/11/18/facebook-stats/

This infographic, created by JESS3, examines engagement statistics with the world’s most popular social network.

18/11/2011

The number of people looking for work in Leicestershire has dropped, figures revealed yesterday. http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Leicestershire-dole-queue-shrinks/story-13874386-detail/story.html

The number of people looking for work in Leicestershire has dropped, figures revealed yesterday.There were 21,949 people claiming Jobseekers' Allowance in the county last month, down from 585 on the...

18/11/2011

Local Loughborough Building Society has reduced the cost of some mortgage products. http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Mortgage-cost-cuts/story-13885492-detail/story.html

Loughborough Building Society has reduced the cost of some mortgage products.It has cut the interest rate on two fixed-rate mortgages. Its two-year 3.55 per cent offer has been cut to 3.35 per cent...

18/11/2011

Leicestershire quarry business Lafarge Aggregates and Concrete UK has been shortlisted for an award at the inaugural St John Ambulance First Aid Awards. http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Firm-shortlisted-safety-award/story-13885530-detail/story.html

Leicestershire quarry business Lafarge Aggregates and Concrete UK has been shortlisted for an award at the inaugural St John Ambulance First Aid Awards.The company is in with a chance of winning a...

18/11/2011

Business Secretary Vince Cable said a new economic development agency was generating new business opportunities in the county. http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Business-Secretary-hails-economic-agency-work/story-13885562-detail/story.html

Business Secretary Vince Cable said a new economic development agency was generating new business opportunities in the county.During visit to Leicestershire yesterday, the cabinet minister heard about...

16/11/2011

A free event is being held to help fledgling businesses in Leicester to get off the ground and grow. http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/help-grow/story-13863079-detail/story.html

A free event is being held to help fledgling businesses to get off the ground and grow.The Leicester Business Start Up & Growth Event will be held on Friday at the African Caribbean Centre,...

16/11/2011

Cooper Parry has marked a decade of business in the city with an event at its offices, in Colton Square. http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Celebrations-firm-hits-landmark-year/story-13863061-detail/story.html

A business advisory firm has celebrated 10 years of being in Leicester.Cooper Parry has marked a decade of business in the city with an event at its offices, in Colton Square.The celebration...

16/11/2011

Construction equipment maker Caterpillar is creating 300 permanent jobs at its Leicestershire factory. http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/300-jobs-Caterpillar/story-13863040-detail/story.html

Construction equipment maker Caterpillar is creating 300 permanent jobs at its Leicestershire factory.The jobs have been offered to agency staff, who work in the assembly and paint plants at its...

16/11/2011

The number of people claiming Jobseekers' Allowance in Leicestershire fell by 585 last month, according to figures released today. http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Leicestershire-dole-queue-shrinks/story-13863200-detail/story.html

The number of people claiming Jobseekers' Allowance in Leicestershire fell by 585 last month, according to figures released today.The claimant count dropped by 2.5 per cent to 21,949 in October after...

09/11/2011

http://www.reelseo.com/5-ways-small-businesses-advantage-youtube/

We all know that YouTube is the number 2 search engine on the Web in terms of query volume. It sounds impressive, but what does that mean for local busin

09/11/2011

Leicester company - Triumph Motorcycles - has launched three new models. http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Models-launched/story-13798360-detail/story.html

Triumph Motorcycles has launched three new models.The legendary Hinckley marque unveiled the 1200cc Tiger Explorer, a premium version of its Speed Triple and a special Steve McQueen edition of the...