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Where can I get databases with company names & addresses from?
I need to do a load of marketing (UK) and for this I will keep all companies I contact on a data base. Problem is, it takes forever to find details and write them in. Can I get ready made ones on the Internet (in excel form)? And are there free ones or will I have to pay? Its for anything to do with construction and landscaping.
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- Have a search for data sales companies, the ones that are registered with the DMA (Direct Marketing Association) are the ones that play by the rules, of which there are many. The DMA website has all the rules you'll need, I suggest reading them first and working out what you actually need. Then call a couple of the companies to get quotes and go for the best! Always get it tps/fps/mps or emps cross referenced (depending on what you're using it for) to cover your own back (this will make sense when you've read the DMA website). There are people that will give away free data, but generally the rule is if it's free, there's a reason. Good quality data costs but it's worth the investment if you get multiple use of it. When you speak to the sales people try to be as precise as possible with your requirements and ask for a sample of 20 records to check yourself and see what you're actually getting. Any good company will send you a sample with no problems.
- you cant, people pay massive cash for them, noone gives them away for free
