Rules and ethics
What UK GDPR and PECR require from appointment-setting agencies
UK GDPR PECR appointment setting rules: lawful bases, legitimate-interest tests, corporate subscriber calls, ICO guidance and records agencies must keep.
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October 2026
Audience research
What does Edinburgh's fintech sector expect from appointment setters?
Edinburgh fintech appointment setting must meet FCA and ICO rules, local salary levels and regulated outreach demands in Scotland, so briefs must be precise.
Rules and ethics
Cross-border outreach UK GDPR transfers and call rules
Cross-border outreach UK GDPR transfers, email and call rules for UK agencies targeting EU and US prospects, with state privacy, time-zone and record checks.
Rules and ethics
Three compliance checks when opening a Birmingham sales office
Birmingham appointment setting means checking three things before you open: ICO registration, PECR compliance and a recruitment plan that fits local pay.
Tools and providers
Pricing outsourced sales in pounds, a guide to UK regional rates
Outsourced sales pricing UK regions: pound day rates, retainer bands and commission benchmarks for Greater London, the North West, the West Midlands and Scotland.
Audience research
Leeds compared with Bristol, how clusters shape outsourced sales demand
Leeds Bristol outsourced sales demand splits along cluster lines: financial and legal work in Yorkshire, creative and tech in the South West.
Audience research
How London buyers choose appointment-setting models compared with Manchester
London Manchester appointment setting differs on buyer expectations, sector mix, meeting volumes and pricing, but both answer to the ICO and FCA.
Rules and ethics
How IR35 changes contractor status at a UK appointment-setting agency
IR35 appointment setting contractors: how off-payroll working rules, the small-company exemption, CEST and status-determination statements change UK agency hiring.
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How FCA financial promotions rules apply to outsourced sales teams
FCA financial promotions outsourced sales teams must follow s21 approval, COBS 4 conduct rules and record-keeping duties when booking UK meetings.
Rules and ethics
A guide to selling into the UK public sector and its frameworks
UK public sector procurement appointment setting means knowing Crown Commercial Service frameworks, Find a Tender, the 2015 Regulations and social value rules.