David Kerr, technical marketing manager at SpotOn provided an example in a webinar.

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"It never entered my mind to drop out and yes it made me even more determined to take part, " added technical marketing manager Huntington.

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"You can't get the support structure, you can't get qualified technical staff, and you certainly can't get investment, " says marketing manager Phil Ingram.

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