HyperLink The DMA
The Direct Marketing Association is the core trade organisation for all companies involved in direct marketing in the UK. This site should be your first point of call for information on industry guidelines and best practice, as well as forthcoming events.

HyperLink The IDMA
The Institute of Direct Marketing is Europe's foremost educational and training centre for direct marketers. It offers a wide range of information services and training courses including seminars, diplomas and in-company training.

HyperLink The Information Commisionaire
The Information Commissioner's Office site provides information about the law relating to the use of personal information. Find out here whether you need to register and how to go about it. You can also search the public register, which is updated fortnightly.

HyperLink The DMIS
The Direct Mail Information Service provide data and statistics on the UK direct mail industry. The site offers free information on direct mail expenditure, volumes, senders and response rates and enables you to order a number of related publications.

HyperLink Red Ark
RedArk help businesses uncover new Customer Insights that drive these changes and that deliver effective customer contact strategies. By utilising the understanding derived from this insight, we help our clients ensure their business, marketing and delivery strategies are aligned to deliver long-term success.

HyperLink The FSB is non-profit making and non-party political
The Federation of Small Businesses is the UK's largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has 200,000 members across 33 regions and 194 branches.