2. SME Report, features current news and
in-depth analysis, with practical articles
and features that are of key interest to
business owners and entrepreneurs.
In addition, our weekly newsletter
delivered via email gives you up-to-date
information and analysis on developments,
keeping readers informed of what is
happening in key markets - both at home
and around the world.
A rapidly expanding sector, SME
companies form the bulk of businesses
throughout the UK and beyond, and
are generally acknowledged as the
driving force behind economic growth.
SME Report speaks to the owners,
entrepreneurs and key decision makers in
their respective businesses.
With a creative and refreshing layout, SME
is exciting, inspiring and motivating. Driven
by a pool of outstanding correspondents
and contributors, SME Report contains
high-quality articles written in a way that
gives our readers a local, national and
global perspective with unique insight.
Aims
• SME Report aims to have the largest
circulation and readership among any
business magazine in the UK and
Southeast Asia.
• Exclusive targeting to develop a
readership of business owners and
entrepreneurs, with the highest
concentration among any media in it`s
target market.
• SME Report aims to develop a
readership of affluent, high-net worth
individuals, market influencers and
decision makers in their fields.
THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE
MONTHLY BUSINESS
MAGAZINE.
SME Report
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3. SME Report
Rates
Our rates are listed below:
Single page £3,500
DPS £6,000
Half page £2,300
Reply card £2,400
Wrap POA
• SME Report will be circulated free
in airport business and first-class
lounges and via high street retail outlets,
and will have the lowest CPM rates
when targeting business owners and
entrepreneurs. Subscribers will benefit
from a free weekly e-newsletter.
Sections
IN THE NEWS
Local and national news affecting SMEs,
ranging from politics and the economy to
business and corporate news.
WORLD IN FOCUS
A specialist section, covering news from
around the world, focusing on emerging
markets, including opportunities for SMEs.
EMERGING MARKETS
Highlighting emerging markets in detail,
with a specific focus on business and
export potentials to the country or region
in the spotlight.
IN FOCUS
Special reports highlighting industries
and issues which influence and affect
the markets and economy as a whole,
including interviews with key industry
players, governing bodies and consumers.
IN REVIEW
Featuring real-life entrepreneurs and their
businesses, discussing their journeys to
success, tips and pitfalls and giving an
insightful guide to other SME`s.
SPOTLIGHT
A resource feature highlighting some of
the most common SME issues, covering
the real concerns and requirements of
running an SME today including help, tips
and advice on issues such as government
red tape, compliance, tax issues, finance,
wealth management, setting up a
business, and so on.
INSIGHT
Our Insight section features interviews
with industry and market leaders and
contributions from leading analysts and
industry experts, sharing practical tips and
advice on dealing with common business
issues. This includes the business
environment, human resources, the law,
advertising and promotions, branding and
public relations.
WORK & PLAY
Here we focus on the lighter side of life
with reviews and informative features on
what’s happening, lifestyle and fashion,
bringing you up to date with what’s new
and where to find it.
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4. Mechanical Data
(Dimensions are listed Width x Depth in mm)
FULL PAGE SPECS (bled & bordered ads)
Full page trim 170mm (w) x 208mm (d)
Full page type area 150mm (w) x 188mm (d)
Full page bled ad 176mm (w) x 214mm (d)* (includes 3mm bleed)
Full page bordered ad 150mm (w) x 188mm (d)
SPREAD SPECS (bled & bordered ads)
Spread trim 340mm (w) x 208mm (d)
Spread bled ad 346mm (w) x 214mm (d)* (**allow 20mm gutter)
HALF PAGE SPECS (bordered ads only)
1/2 Horizontal bordered 150mm (w) x 83mm(d)
QUARTER PAGE SPECS (bordered ads only)
1/4 Horizontal bordered 70mm (w) x 83mm(d)
No type should appear within 15mm either side of gutter on a spread.
For all artwork and copy enquiries please contact the production team
at sme@bluecactuspublishing.co.uk
*Live matter and type safety: Allow 10mm from trim and 13mm from bleed
**Gutter
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