# News and Insight | MarineMinds Ltd

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Last updated: 2026-06-12

Practical articles on marine sales, business development, procurement and commercial support from Jason Purvey at MarineMinds Ltd.

## Articles

### Every Business Needs an AI Plan
Published: 2 June 2026 · 10 min read

AI is no longer a future idea. It is already changing how small businesses write, sell, respond and support customers. Practical guidance on using AI tools in sales, marketing and customer communication for marine and technical businesses.

* [Read article](https://marineminds.co.uk/blog/every-business-needs-an-ai-plan/)
* [Markdown version](https://marineminds.co.uk/blog/every-business-needs-an-ai-plan.md)

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### Direct Help with Marine Procurement and Tender Specifications
Published: 2 June 2026 · 8 min read

How to write a marine specification that suppliers can price properly and bidders can be compared fairly. Common procurement errors and how to avoid them. What good tender documentation looks like and why it matters.

* [Read article](https://marineminds.co.uk/blog/five-spec-lines-rib-tender/)
* [Markdown version](https://marineminds.co.uk/blog/five-spec-lines-rib-tender.md)

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### Choosing the Right Partner for Sales and Marketing Support
Published: 14 April 2026 · 6 min read

Marketing and sales are different jobs. How to know which one your marine or technical business actually needs, and the questions to ask before you commit to an agency or outsourced sales support.

* [Read article](https://marineminds.co.uk/blog/why-outsourced-sales-beats-another-agency/)
* [Markdown version](https://marineminds.co.uk/blog/why-outsourced-sales-beats-another-agency.md)

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