As the English Premier League nears its conclusion, LJR Marketing believe the great rivalry between the league’s top two teams, Manchester United and Manchester City, has had an extremely positive effect on everyone in the city of Manchester.

Manchester, Lancashire -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/07/2012 -- At the start of the season, expectations were high for both teams and neither has disappointed so far. Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United are chasing their 20th league title, whilst Roberto Mancini's Manchester City team, boasting some new big-money signings, are hoping to spoil the party and shift the balance of power over to the blue side of the city of Manchester.

LJR Marketing specialise in Direct Sales & Marketing, representing a number of different clients for whom they promote products and services through one-on-one presentations. The title race attracting huge crowds and commerce to Manchester has therefore been greatly beneficial to LJR Marketing. Lawrence Randall, Managing Director at LJR Marketing believes a more important lesson can be learnt from the intensified rivalry and competition between Manchester United and Manchester City this season. He explained: "I honestly believe the competition between the two teams has led to them both over-performing this season. In the industry we're in and with the economy struggling, being competitive is what makes us successful at LJR Marketing and it's what attracts such big clients to work with us. We've definitely drawn some inspiration from the title race to help us compete in business this year. "

With only three games left to play this season and Manchester United just three points ahead of their rivals, Sir Alex Ferguson called Monday's Manchester derby "the biggest in his career at Old Trafford." LJR Marketing believe anything other than a Manchester City victory would see Manchester United lift the trophy next month but expect Manchester City to fight to the last second. Lawrence Randall, Managing Director at LJR Marketing commented: "I believe Manchester City have the stronger team, with so many 'big money' players coming in over the past couple of seasons. Manchester United however have an incredible work ethic and an unbelievable winning mentality that any football manager in the world will tell you is vital to success. It's too tough to call so we're just going to sit back and enjoy the game."

LJR Marketing are based right in the heart of Manchester city centre and expect the area to be buzzing on Monday night. Lawrence Randall, Managing Director at LJR Marketing concluded: "This derby has been the talk of the town for months and has to be the most important night for Manchester football since I've been here. I'm excited to be here in Manchester and be a part of it all." When pressed for a prediction for the game, Lawrence Randall commented: "I'm a great believer that whatever you want to achieve in life, whether it's personally or professionally, it comes down to 99% mentality and 1% ability. This game and indeed the title will go to the stronger team mentally on Monday night."

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After a long wait, the tiny, low-powered, and incredibly cheap ARM-based Raspberry Pi computer has finally begun to arrive in the UK.

Manchester, Lancashire -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/04/2012 -- LJR Marketing first heard of the credit-card sized computer late last year and although it was primarily designed for educational institutions and hobbyists, recent reports now suggest the mini-computer's popularity has boomed. According to SlashGear.com "Delivery on the first major batch of Raspberry Pi computers recently began and pre-orders have already reached 350,000 units [and] has generated a lot of interest since its initial 10,000 unit debut back in February, which sold out within minutes."

LJR Marketing discovered the Raspberry Pi is a Linux system that connects to a TV or keyboard for word processing, gaming, and playing HD video and is the brainchild of Dr. Eben Upton, a Broadcom engineer and David Braben, a software engineer. According to Upton, the idea behind the Pi was to "bring back the days of true home computing" in which young children can learn to use education programming languages such as Logo and Scratch, which in turn will provide the world with the next generation of IT specialists. Lawrence Randall, Managing Director at LJR Marketing commented: "At such a low cost I can see a product like this being hugely popular in schools and colleges as the Raspberry Pi costs considerably less than most textbooks I used when I was at school."

LJR Marketing specialise in Direct Sales and Marketing and MD Lawrence Randall admits there are very few other products currently on the market he would prefer to be working with over the Raspberry Pi. He explained: "From a marketing point of view the Raspberry Pi has everything. It's a 'wow' product with great features, numerous educational and practical advantages and a low cost that will appeal to the masses." Katherine Noyes of PCWorld believes the Raspberry Pi is a real revolution in computing. She explained: "What especially excites me about the Raspberry Pi is the way it will bring capable computing power into the hands of those who might not otherwise be able to afford it, including countless businesses and consumers in emerging markets." LJR Marketing agree and believe that the shift in popularity from traditional methods of advertising to online and direct marketing means the Raspberry Pi can offer a cheap gateway for modern businesses in developing countries to reach mass markets.

The hype surrounding the launch of the Raspberry Pi has certainly helped it to become an instant success. What the creators will be hoping however is that the success is long-term and not just consumers buying the latest 'must have' gadget. Lawrence Randall, Managing Director at LJR Marketing believes the introduction of the Raspberry Pi is much more than this. He concluded: "I believe the Raspberry Pi is more than just a product, it is a gateway through which young people can learn more about the rapidly changing world in which we live and work."

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LJR Marketing discovered this week that some universities have voiced concerns over plans to introduce a cap on the amount of money a person may donate to charitable organisations.

Manchester, Lancashire -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/24/2012 -- According to The BBC: "Oxford, Cambridge and other universities have joined the growing disquiet over government plans to curb tax breaks on charitable donations." LJR Marketing have a long-running relationship with many charitable organisations whom they have represented since their establishment and Lawrence Randall, Managing Director at LJR Marketing believes the cap could have severe effects on the industry as a whole.

LJR Marketing understands the reason behind the cap is to ensure that the system is not abused by high income earners using charitable donations to minimise their income tax payments and save money. Under current rules, anyone can donate unlimited amounts of money to charity but according to The BBC: "From 2013, uncapped tax reliefs - including those on charitable donations - are to be capped at £50,000 or 25% of a person's income, whichever is higher." UK universities are understandably concerned as the leading university has raised over £1.25bn in the past eight years, with many sizeable donations above the proposed new limit. Lawrence Randall, Managing Director at LJR Marketing commented: "It is understandable that the Government would want to stop people abusing the system for tax breaks, but at the same time they need to seriously address the potential harm this will cause to the bodies relying on these generous donations."

Opposition to the proposed tax relief cap appears to be growing with Vince Cable, the business secretary voicing his concerns for charities and universities over the past week. The Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander remained defiant however, stating: "We have put in place a cap on unlimited reliefs, we have done so for the very good reason that everyone should pay a decent proportion of their income in tax and that is a policy that we are going to stick to." LJR Marketing, who specialise in Direct Sales & Marketing, have represented a number of the UK's largest charities and understand more than most the good that such donations do. Lawrence Randall commented: "Working closely with charitable organisations you really begin to understand how they work and the importance of long-term reliable donors. I fear that the cap on donations could end up costing many charities money as they will need to increase spending on recruiting new donors."

Danny Alexander did say that the government would "ensure the removal of the tax relief does not have a significant impact on charities which depend on large donations" but has not revealed much detail of how this would be done. LJR Marketing believe that many charities will be "bracing themselves" for a reduction in donations and should already be revising their methods in preparation for the potential drop.

Lawrence Randall concluded: "It just means the job we do here has taken on more importance than ever before. We need to work as hard as we possibly can and our only goal will be to ensure we help our clients through a rough time if they need us to. We're ready."

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After recently announcing plans to expand throughout 2012, LJR Marketing admitted this week they were not surprised to see the retail industry showing little signs of a potential recovery.

Manchester, Lancashire -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/06/2012 -- According to a recent report in The Independent, the Local Data Company (LDC) stated that "Town centre vacancy rates rose to an average of 14.6% in February, from 14.5% in January, the highest figures since the index started four years ago. This equates to one in nearly seven shops being shut in the UK." The Office for National Statistics also found that retail sales volumes fell by a 'larger-than-expected' amount last month, while the estimated 0.9% growth predicted for January was revised down to a mere 0.3%. These recent statistics will not inspire confidence for those involved in the faltering industry.

LJR Marketing discovered the latest 'big-name' store in trouble is the Game Group who recently applied for an administrator to be put in place while it attempted to find a solution for on-going debt problems. The Game Group, which operates over 600 High Street branches in the UK and currently employs over 6000 people, explained that key suppliers had stopped doing business with them given their debt problems and share prices plummeted from 62p to just 2.39p. The Telegraph reported "The decision to call in administrators came after the company asked for trading in its shares to be suspended after telling shareholders there was no equity value left in the group." Lawrence Randall, Managing Director at LJR Marketing commented: "With online stores and supermarkets providing that extra bit of competition nowadays, I really believe that retailers like Game need to become more aggressive in their fight for market share if they want to survive."

LJR Marketing have continued to thrive throughout the recession, citing their direct approach to Sales & Marketing as the key to their on-going success. Managing Director Lawrence Randall explained: "The retail sector is passive and retailers rely on traditional methods of advertising and then wait for their customers to come to them. What we do is the opposite, we take our clients' products and services and we actively put them out there in the public eye where everyone can see." Indeed retailers will need to adapt their approach soon if a new report by Deloitte is accurate. According to The Guardian, Deloitte believe "The longer-term outlook for Britain's high streets remains uncertain and [warned] that four out of 10 shops will have to shut in the next five years as consumers turn their backs on traditional stores in favour of online shopping."

In a week which saw Nationwide declare consumer confidence has dropped again and as unemployment levels continue to rise, LJR Marketing fear the worst is yet to come for the retail industry. Lawrence Randall, Managing Director at LJR Marketing concluded: "Success in business often comes down to the ability to adapt quickly when threatened by external factors such as new competition or, as we're seeing at the moment, a harsher economic climate. Unfortunately for the retail sector, many businesses just don't seem to be able or willing to adapt their approach which will leave them vulnerable to new competitors and make the road to recovery even harder."

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LJR Marketing has watched in recent weeks as increasing petrol prices hit an all-time-high and the UK Chancellor’s decision not to cancel a planned fuel duty increase set for August was met with widespread disappointment and dismay.

Manchester, Lancashire -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/06/2012 -- The BBC reported this week "Queues have formed at petrol stations as demand for fuel shot up after ministers called for people to top up in case of a tanker drivers' strike." When rumours of the possible fuel strike surfaced earlier this week, cabinet minister Francis Maude suggested drivers should store fuel in jerry cans in their garages in order to avoid fuel shortages. This advice was soon withdrawn as a mistake but after other ministers had suggested people 'top-up' or 'get a full tank of petrol, not a half-tank,' alarm bells began to ring.

LJR Marketing discovered that what followed was nationwide panic buying causing long queues on forecourts, petrol stations closing due to running out of fuel and even some police forces asking petrol stations to close because of congestion and rising tensions on forecourts. The chain reaction again showed the power of social networking, with Twitter and Facebook soon littered with news of shortages and closures and as well as images of queues on forecourts. This Is Money claimed that "Prices soared and more than 100 forecourts ran dry" as some garages attempted to profiteer from worried customers panic buying. Lawrence Randall, Managing Director at LJR Marketing commented: "It's incredible to see how quickly the country reacts now that information is readily available 24/7 and social media is such a large part of life, both personally and professionally. 10 years ago I don't believe this would have happened."

As experts in Direct Sales & Marketing, LJR Marketing understands the importance of ensuring continuous demand for your product or service.

When it comes to a household essential such as petrol therefore, the power is very much in the hands of the distributors who enjoyed a 172% rise in demand for unleaded petrol and a 77% rise in demand for diesel. Motor accessories chain Halfords also reported a 225% increase in sales of fuel containers as people took on board the advice to 'hoard extra fuel' which then resulted in a middle aged woman set herself alight as she decanted petrol in her kitchen. The president of the AA, Edmund King believes: "We now have self-inflicted shortages due to poor advice about topping up the tank and hoarding in jerrycans."

LJR Marketing believe the whole ordeal could have easily been avoided had it been handled in the correct way to begin with. The initial threat over possible strikes over Easter from Unite's drivers over minimum standards covering pay, hours, holiday and redundancy have now been quashed, meaning there are no fuel shortages other than the ones created by panic buying. Lawrence Randall, Managing Director at LJR Marketing concluded: "If it were an intentional marketing ploy from the fuel providers to increase profits it would have been ingenious. It just shows the power of viral advertising and social media is getting stronger and stronger by the day. The world in which we live and work is changing rapidly and people and businesses can be so much more reactive nowadays."

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Direct Sales & Marketing Experts LJR Marketing took a keen interest in reports surfacing this week that Starbucks are planning to change the recipe of its coffee after sales of extra caffeine shots rocketed.

Manchester, Lancashire -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/21/2012 -- According to The Telegraph "Starbucks is to increase the strength of its coffee throughout Britain as part of a multi-million pound overhaul and expansion of its European operations." As a response to claims that their coffee is 'weak and milky', every customer will soon get two shots of espresso, rather than one, in an attempt to give the British public the 'stronger coffee' they desire.

LJR Marketing understands that the change in recipe is only part of Starbucks plans to compete more with UK rivals Costa Coffee and Cafe Nero, who have built their reputations on the back of stronger coffees. Starbucks also plans to open hundreds of new Cafes in Britain, as well as attempt to sell Starbucks drinks on trains and airplanes. The move, which would take their estate of 743 cafes to well over 1000 within the next five years, will be an attempt to compete more with their rivals. David Palmer, analyst at UBS in New York believes that "copycats front ran" Starbucks in the UK and that "it makes sense for them to [expand] across Europe. They are the originals, so why let someone else make business difficult for them?"

The move will mark the first time the Starbucks recipe has ever been changed, however will only apply to the UK cafes, leaving every other Starbucks across the world unaffected. Kris Engskov, Managing Director of Starbucks in the UK and Ireland, believes in the UK market: "Customers are becoming more experienced, more sophisticated and many more are looking for a stronger taste." He hailed the introduction of a new recipe as "a big move and a big investment." Lawrence Randall, Managing Director at LJR Marketing agrees with Engskov and commented: "I'm really impressed that a corporation as big as Starbucks would listen to the voices of the individual and tailor their products to meet the demand. I think it will prove to be a highly successful move."

Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks explained: "From 2008-2010 my primary focus, and that of the leadership, was to strengthen and fix the US business. We unfortunately were not able at the same time to focus on this region (the UK)" Having seemingly lost ground on their competition, LJR Marketing believe this latest move from Starbucks is long overdue. Kris Engskov believes: "The UK is the most competitive coffee market, more so even than the States" and so in the current UK economic climate it would appear that Starbucks is keen to make up for lost time.

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Social networking giant Facebook is expected to begin filing to sell stock on the open market as early as Wednesday 1st February in the most high profile initial public offering (IPO) since Google in 2004.

Manchester, Lancashire -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/21/2012 -- LJR Marketing has seen Facebook become an increasingly important marketing tool for businesses all over the world and are eagerly awaiting the results from what will be a frantic day of trading. " Scott Sweet, senior managing partner at advisory firm IPO Boutique said: "Pandemonium is what I expect in terms of demand for this stock."

According to CTV, "The highly anticipated documents Facebook files with the Securities and Exchange Commission will reveal how much it intends to raise from the stock market, what it plans to do with the money and details on the company's financial performance and future growth prospects." Current reports suggest the IPO could raise as much as £6bn, giving the company an estimated value of between £50bn and £60bn. Lawrence Randall, Managing Director at LJR Marketing commented, "How do you put a price on something like Facebook? It's closing in on 1 billion users worldwide and is probably one of the most powerful companies in the world at the moment. I for one would love some Facebook shares."

As experts in Directs Sales & Marketing, LJR Marketing use various methods in order to promote their clients products and services directly to the public, including Facebook driven methods. The use of such methods has come under the spotlight recently due to privacy issues in which the use of user's personal details for marketing purposes has been questioned by many organizations. The uncertain market value of Facebook has also been affected by the increasing usage of Facebook on mobile devices instead of desktop computers. The Facebook filing explains: "Growth in use of Facebook through our mobile products, where we do not currently display ads, as a substitute for use on personal computers may negatively affect our revenue and financial results."

For a company that started out as a social experiment, Facebook has enjoyed success after success on the road to this initial IPO. It is estimated that over 100 employees at Facebook will also become millionaires should they choose to sell stock options that, similar to Google, were offered to employees as part of their earnings. Lawrence Randall, MD at LJR Marketing explained, "I believe the economy would be better off if all employees of a company had a stake in the business. To be successful it takes effort and hard work from all levels within a company, from entry level to company directors. If everybody has an incentive for the company to do well, I think everyone would be better off."

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Apple announced the release of its latest iPad this week, boasting a sharp new Retina display, a 5-megapixel camera and the ability to run on much faster 4G networks.

Manchester, Lancashire -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/21/2012 -- LJR Marketing has been a long-standing fan of the iPad, even incorporating its usefulness into everyday business in their Manchester branch. What surprised many Apple fans was the decision to call the new tablet 'the new iPad,' prompting LJR Marketing to ask: Is Apple trying to turn 'iPad' into the generic word for a tablet? There is certainly a plan behind the name, as Apple seldom enters the market with anything other than domination in mind.

LJR Marketing discovered that the new iPad has a much more powerful battery causing it to weigh in slightly heavier than the iPad2. Apple fans will most likely excuse this as the new battery will allow the device to last much longer than its predecessor, reportedly up to 40%. Also, the improved display on the new iPad boasts an incredible 3.1 million pixels, making the screen more detailed than the average HDTV screen. To complete the 're-vamp' Apple has upgraded the rear camera to 5 mega pixels, used the same lens technology as the iPhone 4S and upgraded the processor to a much faster Quad-Core. The question is, will it persuade current iPad users to upgrade? Lawrence Randall, Managing Director at LJR Marketing believes it will.

Having now sold around 40 million iPads worldwide, The Telegraph reports: "Apple has taken a market-leading, and one could even say market-defining, product and made it more compelling. The market share for the competition is growing but people still aren't buying rival tablets in significant numbers." As experts in Direct Sales & Marketing, LJR Marketing understands the need for a product to stand out and appeal to the mass market and believe the iPad has always achieved this. Lawrence Randall of LJR Marketing explained: "Apple have got it spot on with the iPad in the past and I believe this latest version will be no different. For myself, the iPad has changed the way I do things both personally and professionally and I've never thought of it as being a tablet – it's an iPad."

Some questions have been raised however over the usability of the new iPad in the UK given that UK network providers cannot offer network speeds to match its capabilities. The Daily Mail pointed out: "4G networks have yet to roll out in the UK, with even optimistic projections putting the launch at the end of the year." Lawrence Randall, Managing Director at LJR Marketing doesn't believe this will be enough to put UK consumers off. He commented: "I believe the iPad will be to the tablet world, what the 'Hoover' is to the vacuum cleaner world. When your brand becomes the common noun, you know you have a superior product."

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After becoming frustrated with a lack of variety in the mobile phone market, a 23 year old student from Middlesex University has designed a Smartphone made out of Bamboo.

Manchester, Lancashire -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/21/2012 -- According to reports in the media, a Smartphone with a difference is due to hit the shelves later this year. LJR Marketing understand that the designer, Kieron Scott-Woodhouse from Shepherds Bush in London, designed the phone in his spare time around his product design degree. According to The Telegraph: "The new smartphone, called 'Adzero', is made from four-year-old organically grown bamboo that has been treated to improve its durability."

LJR Marketing first heard about the new 'Adzero' after the phones initial designs caused a stir at last year's London Design Week. This prompting Woodhouse to publish his work online and led him to a technology entrepreneur and Adzero was created. Woodhouse explained: "Bamboo may seem like a strange material to use for a phone, but it's actually extremely strong and very durable, perfect qualities for this kind of application." Originally, the phone was set to only be released in China, where the phone is being manufactured and bamboo can be easily sourced. However, after receiving so much attention, the phone will now be released across the world. Woodhouse explained: "The whole experience so far has been incredible and completely unexpected. I can't wait to see my mobile phone in shops this year."

LJR Marketing specialise in Direct Sales & Marketing and believe the new phone has all the ingredients required to become a huge success. The material from which the phone is made is not the only selling point for the new Adzero, which is able to boast a couple more new features. The phone itself will operate on Google's highly publicised Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system and has a screen bigger than Apple's latest iPhone yet weighs around half as much. The phone will also boast the first ever 'ring flash' which is expected to complement picture illumination levels, reduce shadows and apparently eliminate the 'red-eye' effect. Lawrence Randall, Managing Director at LJR Marketing explained, "Having worked with clients in telecommunications before, we believe the new Adzero will appeal to everyone. The mixture of cutting edge technology, sleek design and an environmental awareness is perfect."

Before everyone rushes out to buy the new Adzero, many will be eagerly awaiting the initial reviews to see how durable the bamboo phone really is. Bamboo offers flexibility, durability, is eco-friendly and Adzero has found a way to treat the wood to be as durable as plastic. However, LJR Marketing heard that according to the International Business Times "the main problems, in this case, with the bamboo designs are that the skin tends to peel off after prolonged use [and] bamboo attracts more smudges over time and gradually loses its luster." Lawrence Randall concluded" "I don't think consumers will worry to much about the long term, it's an edgy new product and I think it will be the must have phone when it arrives. I definitely want one."

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With huge expansion planed for 2012, incorporating a new client is the first challenge set for LJR Marketing and they are relishing it.

Manchester, Lancashire -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/20/2012 -- As experts in Direct Sales & Marketing, LJR Marketing ended 2011 on a high as they achieved record-breaking profits and scooped several awards at the annual awards ceremony for their industry at The Royal Festival Hall in London's South Bank. Former star of BBC's Dragon's Den, James Caan was one of the successful entrepreneurs in attendance and it would appear his words of wisdom have had a positive effect on those at LJR Marketing, who this week announced they will be carrying out a 'test market' for a new client.

For the first time in the company's history, LJR Marketing will be expanding into the Health & Beauty industry. Replicating their direct approach to this market will involve experimenting with new methods of customer acquisition and Lawrence Randall, Managing Director at LJR Marketing believes they have the industry knowledge to make the test a success. He explained: "We have lots of experience working with different clients and have always been successful when it comes to adapting our approach. It's the beauty of what we do, the clients want new customers and we can provide them with that from day one." Direct Sales & Marketing involves actively approaching customers, creating personal, lasting relationships and perhaps, most importantly, keeping costs low for clients.

The Direct Sales & Marketing industry is starting to cause a stir in the national media, with the BBC recently reporting that the sales industry is worth just over £2 billion to the UK economy. Outsource Sales & Marketing companies such as LJR Marketing are concentrating more on growth and expansion than the typical 'fight for survival' facing many retailers and brands in the current recession. Lawrence Randall, Managing Director at LJR Marketing commented: "It really is a great time to be involved in this industry, the worse the situation gets for many of the big brands out there, the more interest they start to show in what we do here. It's hard work and it's not always that glamorous but it's fun, engaging and most importantly, it's sustainable and growing."

The decision to test a client in the Health & Beauty industry was a calculated one by the LJR Marketing team. Steve Sleeper, Executive Director of the Professional Beauty Association recently claimed: "The salon and spa industry remains resilient. As with the broader economy, it is encouraging to see positive growth and expansion." Lawrence Randall believes the Health & Beauty Industry will continue to prosper despite the recession and concluded: "The timing is perfect to move into an industry that can not just be financially beneficial for both parties, but can also support the levels of growth we plan to achieve this year."

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According to The UK’s Direct Selling Association the direct selling industry is experiencing strong growth with 26% more men and a 29% increase in over 50’s involved in the expanding industry.

Manchester, Lancashire -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/08/2012 -- As experts in Direct Sales & Marketing, LJR marketing are enjoying their most successful spell since they were established and have big plans for expansion in 2012. With unemployment levels in the UK nearing an all time high and the recession taking it's toll on many UK retailers, outsource sales is increasingly becoming a much needed alternative.

The Financial Times reported this week, "Direct selling has moved on from its 1950s roots, when suburban housewives flogged Tupperware containers over vol au vents and cups of tea. Today's agents are harnessing social media and operating out of offices, spas and cafes. They are grouping together into teams, encouraged by new remuneration structures." Lawrence Randall, Managing Director at LJR Marketing admitted his decision to become involved in the industry was purely to ensure his long-term success. He commented: "Coming from a sports background, I really wanted to find a career path that could not only give me financial security and career progression, but also allow me to use my competitive streak and ambition."

LJR Marketing specialise in face-to-face marketing which involves taking products directly from the client to the customer. It is because of this direct approach that outsource sales companies such as LJR Marketing can offer clients guaranteed results at very low costs. In an increasingly uncertain marketplace and with many brands looking to reduce costs, the opportunity to recruit new customers without financial risk is one that is increasingly difficult to pass up on. Lawrence Randall of LJR Marketing believes: "Direct Sales & Marketing is about creating long-term relationships. By meeting with people face-to-face, we can build a great relationship between the clients and potential new customers. In exchange for this, we can create lasting profitable relationships with our clients and protect ourselves from the recession."

The BBC recently reported that the sales industry is worth just over £2 billion to the UK economy and is still in a state of growth. LJR Marketing believe that in a time when the news headlines are often dominated with companies struggling and even entering administration, it is refreshing to hear some success stories. Lawrence Randall concluded: "Our success is 100% down to the hard work that we put in here at LJR Marketing. Our goal is to triple in size this year and we're under no illusion as to how much planning and effort that's going to take. We've started 2012 well and I'm excited to see where we'll be at this time next year."

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LJR Marketing discovered this week that according to reports from ITWorld, “About 100 million tablets could be sold in 2012, more than doubling the 47 million sold last year.”

Manchester, Lancashire -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/08/2012 -- Duncan Stewart, director of research at Deloitte Canada said that a latest report on technology, media and telecom trends found that "Though it took 40 years for five per cent of households to own two TV sets, it will take less than three years for five per cent of homes to reach the two tablet threshold." LJR Marketing believe the tablet market will dominate the technology headlines this year, as many electronics companies attempt to take some market share from Apple's dominant iPad.

The company behind the latest claim is Deloitte, the second largest professional services network in the world by revenue, with 182,000 employees in more than 150 countries providing audit, tax, consulting, enterprise risk and financial advisory services. LJR Marketing understand that the recent report from their Technology, Media and Telecommunications department, found: "Around five million tablets will be sold to people who already own one in 2012, generating up to £1.3 billion in revenue for technology businesses." A staggering amount of growth given that the UK is suffering greatly from a recession and consumer confidence is near an all time low. Jolyon Barker, global lead for Deloitte's Technology, Media and Telecommunications department, commented: "It is worth remembering that it took several decades after introduction for more than five percent of households to have more than one car, phone, radio or TV."

Lawrence Randall, Managing Director at LJR Marketing admitted to being part of the 'two-tablet' crowd, citing improvements in technology and usefulness in his working environment as the reasons behind purchasing a second tablet. CBR Online believe that the "Multiple ownership of tablets will also be driven by enterprise uptake, as companies embrace tablets built to their specifications for work use. These will be 'no frills' versions that are more rugged, secure and compatible with company specific operating systems." This is true of LJR Marketing, who recently incorporated the use of iPads into their everyday business. As experts in Direct Sales & Marketing, LJR Marketing believe an Independent Sales Advisors can benefit greatly from the use of an iPad when representing one of their clients.

Lawrence Randall believes the business use of iPads has changed the way in which LJR Marketing operates. He explained, "An IPad is a smart, efficient and modern tool that is a must have for the modern business owner. We work hard to actively acquire new customers for our clients by becoming the face of their brand and representing them in a professional way – I believe the use of an iPad reflects this." Jolyon Barker of Deloitte concluded: "The tablet explosion has shown little sign of slowing down since hitting the market in 2010 and is set to take the mantle of the most rapid multiple market penetration in history."

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