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Comply with advertising standards
The laws and codes of practice that govern advertisements and direct marketing and how to work within them by being honest, legal, decent and truthful.
How are advertising standards regulated?
How advertising standards are regulated in the UK by two advertising codes covering broadcast and non-broadcast advertising and how to work within them.
Online and email advertising regulations
The special rules and regulations you must adhere to when using online promotional or marketing methods under the CAP advertising code.
Four advertising pitfalls to avoid
Prevent misleading your customers and breaking advertising rules by avoiding these common advertising mistakes.
Advertising complaints procedures
What happens if a complaint is made against you and how you can complain about your rivals' advertisements if they are in breach of advertising codes.
The CAP and BCAP Advertising Codes
What kind of marketing and advertisements the Advertising Codes cover and the key points you need to be aware of.
Email marketing
Best practice advice to improve open and click rates and boost sales through email marketing campaigns.
What is email marketing?
Definition of email marketing, its importance for your business, the types of email marketing and options for sending email marketing messages.
How to ensure your online sales promotions are compliant
How you can make sure your online sales promotions are compliant and do not mislead consumers.
Sales laws
Laws regarding the sale of goods, including age-restriction, Sunday trading and labelling
Sales of second-hand motor vehicles in Northern Ireland
Find out about using the VAT margin scheme if you're a dealer who sells second-hand motor vehicles in Northern Ireland that have come from Great Britain.
International trade fairs
Advice on visiting or exhibiting at trade fairs overseas and finding the right fair for your business.
Advantages and disadvantages of trade shows and exhibitions
Consider the advantages and disadvantages of taking stand space at a trade show or exhibition, such as networking and generating leads, versus costs and high competition.
Trade shows and exhibitions
Getting the most out of trade shows and exhibitions including choosing the correct trade show to attend locally and internationally.
Exhibition legal issues
Ensure your stand is accessible and meets legal safety standards, and that you comply with rules on sale of goods.
Choose the right trade fair
Research and identify the most suitable trade fair for your industry sector whether you are exhibiting or attending as a delegate.
Advantages and disadvantages of email marketing
Email marketing can be a cost-effective way to reach your audience that can drive results, consider the pros and cons to make it work for your business.
Build your email marketing list
How to encourage people to sign up to receive your marketing emails through communicating the benefits, offering exclusive content, discounts and incentives.
Email marketing and privacy law
How to comply with legal obligations when sending electronic mail, including observing the Privacy and Electronic Communications regulations and opt-ins.
Five email marketing essentials to make your campaign a success
Key steps to maximise the impact of your email marketing campaigns including crafting the perfect subject line and keeping it relevant, engaging and consistent.