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Should you use hashtags on Facebook? This is an interesting question that we were recently asked by one of our learners. There are lots of different opinions out there that are for and against using them. Despite being introduced in 2015, Facebook hasn’t updated its own guidelines on using hashtags on its platform since 2016. We thought it would be worth looking at some of the ...

As you know, my background is in TV production but I had taken a career break after having my daughter and then our family moved to Qatar with my husband’s work.  One of the reasons I took the course was to get back into work and doing something for me. Just before the end of the course, I got a job working for ITN, helping them with logistics and TV production for the ITN coverage of the Wor ...

If I’m being honest up until recently emojis are not something I’ve personally used or been particularly fond of.  I’ve seen them as a little bit childish and certainly hadn’t used them in professional or personal posts.  Interestingly enough, Mary recently had a conversation with a client about emojis being childish.

In our U.K. L&D Report 2019, we surveyed over 150 L&D professionals in the UK to learn how L&D works in their organisation. Based on our findings, here are 3 tips for how training suppliers can leverage these trends for marketing strategies and sales growth.

Get an inside look at findings from our 2018-2019 Training Buyer Survey featured in our U.K. Training Report: 2019. Find out what over 100 corporate training buyers have to say about external training!

Are you curious about what training topics users are searching for the most? Get an overview of visitor traffic and find out what 3 training topics visitors were the most interested in in 2018.

Have you heard of the 15-second rule? The 15-second rule refers to the amount of time you have to capture a user’s attention before they move on to the next webpage. Learn how you can better your course profiles to capture users' attention and make them want to click.

Don’t settle when it comes to your client base. Use these 3 strategies to modernise your current marketing strategy beyond word of mouth and start bringing in new clients. 

Learn the top 4 mistakes to avoid that you probably don’t even know your making as a training provider. Don’t keep repeating the same mistakes that you were making last year.

We believe that the best training providers are the ones that take the time to reach out to training buyers who want to make an enquiry, ask questions, or find out more information about a course. After all, a professional training course isn't just a day in the classroom, or a week doing workshopping. It is a chance to build skills and develop yourself, which means that it has a lasting impact fo ...

In order to get you started off on the right track in 2019, here are our top 3 predictions of the training trends you should look out. Get the inside scoop on what to expect in the upcoming year!

The competition for training providers to attract and lock in customers is continuing to grow in the UK. With so many providers offering similar courses, it is essential that you stand out and prove as soon as possible that you are the right choice for a potential candidate. Learn how to improve your responses, increase replies and make more bookings!