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foolish to income sales figures that you are not confident of achieving or that the business structure cannot support as this will only lead to failure.

c) Promotion. No business sales will be achieved unless customers are aware that you exist. Therefore, the creation of a sustained promotional programme is s vital element at the start of your business life. Also remember that the costs attached to this need to be included in a) and b) above. To create a positive promotional strategy requires studying the various options available, including direct mail, specialist advertising, shows and exhibitions, Internet and other media formats and working out which will be the most appropriate, and affordable, method for your business. It will probably be a combination of these. One essential element of good promotion is consistency. It is more productive to promote on a regular basis that to do one large promotional hit and then nothing for a few weeks or months. Keeping the business name and product constantly in the eye of the potential customer, together with the service provided, is the key to continued business

Irrespective of whether your intention is to become a classic car sales business, restorer or commissioned agent, all of the above points will be relevant to ensure that your chosen business becomes a success.

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