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Sales managers can use SMS messaging to great effect both in terms of contacting customers and for managing and communicating with sales personnel.

SMS marketing is great for generating leads and SMS can also be used to keep the prospect informed. Confirm receipt of their enquiry, tell them who will be handling it and what the next step is, keep them in the picture without badgering them.

If your sales team are out on the road then SMS is the best way of keeping them informed too. Tell them about new leads, messages from customers and prospects, ask them to check in with the office. SMS is also safer than voice calls when people are driving and provides a permanent record they can refer back to. This section will provide more details on how sales managers can benefit from using SMS messaging.

After an inclement Easter, the spring gardening season is now officially open and the challenge is on for garden centres to maximise sales and profits. Whether you are a large, established chain or a local, independent garden centre, SMS Marketing is an ideal tool to reach out to new and existing customers, offering exceptional open and conversion rates at low prices. Not sure how to use SMS Marketing for your garden centre? This infographic presents a few great ideas to get you thinking.

With the recent scandals surrounding the misuse of Facebook user data suspicion amongst consumers in the UK and beyond has risen to a new high when it comes to advertising. With SMS Marketing already carrying a significantly higher level of trust than other channels, now is the ideal time to turn your attention to SMS Marketing. So why is SMS Marketing different and what makes it stand out from the crowd? Ultimately, it is the personal and human touch that wins the day. Let’s take a closer look.

After a cold and wet Easter weekend, the weather has finally turned to something that resembles spring, with temperatures now reaching double figures and some lengthier dry spells - and with this the opportunity to invest some quality time in our gardens. Whether you are an established chain or an independent local garden centre, SMS Marketing is a great way to increase sales, and now is the ideal time to make the most of it. Our experts look at 5 ways SMS can be used to drive profits.

It’s that time of year when the days are getting longer, the evenings are getting lighter. The birds are beginning to sing, and new shoots are starting to appear. Spring and Easter are traditionally times when we celebrate new life and rebirth - and it is a great time to put the spring back into your step when it comes to SMS Marketing. So how can you breathe some new life into your campaigns and make the most of this low cost and effective channel? Here are five suggestions from the team.

With the cold and snow finally behind us and the clocks an hour forward, most would agree that spring really is upon us. For homes and businesses alike, it is high time to get that outdoor area spruced up and ready for some sunshine. Whether you manufacture or supply outdoor furniture for the domestic market, the commercial market or even both, SMS Marketing can be a great way to boost sales now that the outdoor season is beginning. Read on for some top tips from our experts.