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Marketing Information Service (M.I.S.) is a unique and hugely popular business support service offering a range of functions, including basic market information, in-depth market research, design and development of customised workshops and courses, and additional business support, including training & counselling. Its wide range of data sources and its relationships within the public, private and academic sectors allow MIS to provide an unrivalled service to various organisations encompassing business support agencies, the Graduate Business Start up Programme, established firms and new business ventures. Since its formation in 2002, MIS has supported well over 200 companies, pre start ups, inventors and innovators.

If you are interested in using this service, please fill in the MIS Query Form and we will contact you with further information.

A typical MIS report may include;

  • Desk research -including market size, structure and trends.

  • Company profiling – information on competitors, suppliers and potential customers.

  • Competitor analysis – find out who are your major competitors and their location.

  • Patenting and IPR - your product or service may be impacted by intellectual property issues, MIS' unique relationship with the Patenting Advice Centre (PAC) allows us to offer information on patening and IPR as part of the service, a unique competitive advantage.

  • Funding sources – find out what financial help is available, and any other relevant initiatives relating to your industry/sector.

The service also extends to;

  • Primary research - advice on methods and how to carry out primary research.

  • Questionnaire design – design and production of paper-based and online questionnaires.

  • Database creation, maintenance and cleansing – purchase of one-off contact or an on going list of contacts for organisations or individuals within organisations.

  • Promotion & advertising - advice and assistance to explore various methods.

  • Mailing lists – production of mailing lists, available on excel. Mail shot service.

  • Website design – creation of a website and advice on maintenance.

Prices;

  • Individual requests for market research enquiries and marketing information will be charged @ £75.00 per hour (plus VAT), a quotation will be given with each request.

  • One hour, one-to-one appointments are available @ £75.00 (plus VAT) per one hour appointment.

  • Alternatively, a course of three, one-hour appointments can be booked, at a reduced rate £150.00 (plus VAT). These surgeries can be held morning or afternoon, at a venue of your choice.

  • Customised seminars and training workshops are available at a starting rate of £400 (plus VAT). These can be provided at a venue of your choice. A quotation will be provided upon request.

  • Postgraduate and undergraduate placement, training and job opportunities.

  • Annual subscription for the use of above services is available subject to negotiation

DEPENDING ON YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES AND THE NATURE OF YOUR PROJECT, YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR SUBSIDIES, CONTACT SERU FOR DETAILS.

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