In this issue
The Right Honorable Secretary of State visits InterTradeIreland in Newry
Planning your next move? 100,000 reasons to enter our Seedcorn Competition
10 apps to help you focus your attention on growing your business in 2017
Public Tendering - How do I get started?
Brexit Briefing Event - Waterford - 3rd May
Future Scope event - Dublin Convention Centre 10th May
Innovation without R&D - Innovation Lecture Galway 26th April
Virginia Medical Supplies, Cavan - Brian O'Donoghue Founder and MD
Go 2 Tender workshops - Various dates and locations
Regional Equity Clinics - various dates and locations
Seedcorn Workshops Various dates and locations
Now recruiting
12 Tools to help you Create Great Infographics to Promote your Business
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Go 2 Tender workshops - Various dates and locations
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Regional Equity Clinics - various dates and locations
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The Right Honorable Secretary of State visits InterTradeIreland in Newry
 
InterTradeIreland was pleased to welcome the Northern Ireland Secretary of State to Newry on the 29th March, the day that the Prime Minister Theresa May triggered Article 50 - the mechanism by which the European Union exit Starts.

At the InterTradeIreland offices he met with local companies Morgan's Fine Fish and Virginia Medical Supplies and was also given a presentation on InterTradeIreland's work and supports. Afterwards the staff had an opportunity to meet and talk with him.

Following the visit, Mr Brokenshire then addressed the attending media which included UTV, BBC, RTE and local media.
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Planning your next move? 100,000 reasons to enter our Seedcorn Competition
 

Imagine the difference €100,000 could make to your new start or early stage company.  Well, that is what is on offer to the overall winner of the 15th InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Competition 2017.  

This year’s competition is now open for registration at www.intertradeireland.com/seedcorn and the deadline for submissions is 26 May 2017

Who better to offer hints and advice to get the most out of the largest all-island business competition than last year’s overall winner, Dr Terry McWade from Dublin-based Valitacell.

Hints and Advice for entering Seedcorn
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Business Blog
10 apps to help you focus your attention on growing your business in 2017
An article by Green 17, Belfast, InterTradeIreland's current web development agency
 

Every business has repetitive tasks and while some are just facts of life, be assured that others can definitely be fully or at least semi-automated. Your time is a valuable resource therefore taking advantage of time-saving apps for recurring processes can help focus your attention on growing your business and working towards broader objectives and long term company goals. 

In this month's blog, Adrian Wilson, Director of Green 17, InterTradeIreland's web agency, outlines some of the mind-boggling number of online tools available to help all types of businesses and gives us his general recommendations - so there should hopefully be something here for everyone. 

Read the full blog
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Business Supports
Public Tendering - How do I get started?
An article by Keystone Procurment
 

From working with SMEs, we know that the first question many ask when it comes to public sector tendering is – how do you get started? A simple question but the answer is not quite as straight forward as throwing the company headlong into the challenge of meeting buyers or commissioners of public sector organisations (or large private sector companies for that matter).

For most SMEs, they need to start by concentrating on what is called below threshold work. These contracts are commissioned where the value of the below threshold work is less than €25,000 for services/supplies and less than €50,000 for works. Below these levels, formal bid processes are rare. 

In this article Keystone Procurement provide some useful hints and tips and a template to get you started.

Find out more
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Brexit
Brexit Briefing Event - Waterford - 3rd May
 

Wednesday 3rd May 2017

Granville Hotel, Waterford

8am - 9.30am

Do you know where your business is heading post Brexit? Keep it in the right direction with the support from InterTradeIreland.We're holding a FREE Brexit briefing event , where SMEs from Waterford and the surrounding area can access the most up-to-date information and advice to help prepare for new trading relationships.

The event will answer any questions you may have on business planning, currency hedging, innovation, diversification and building cross-border relationships. A new range of Brexit Advisory support from InterTradeIreland will also be shared. By understanding the risks and opportunities, you'll be well equipped for the journey ahead. 

The event will be held in association with Waterford Chamber.
Register now for FREE
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Also Interested
Future Scope event - Dublin Convention Centre 10th May
 

FutureScope, the entrepreneurial ecosystem event run by Dublin BIC, is coming back to the Convention Centre Dublin on Wednesday, 10th May.

At FutureScope, thought-leaders from the tech community share their perspectives on evolving trends and how these trends will shape our future world, providing crucial insights for developing businesses and investors.

Many of the tech multinationals are confirmed to present including, Mastercard, Microsoft and Google as are many local industry leaders, for example Paddy Power Betfair; Fire, SFI and GMI ($40m recently invested).   The fastest scaling company on the planet SLACK will be sharing its growth story and Daqri will also share its vison of the VR/AR world.  With over 90 speakers and panelists, the list goes on!

If you’d like to learn more about FutureScope, and watch videos from last successful event, visit www.futurescope.ie

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Innovation without R&D - Innovation Lecture Galway 26th April
 
Dr Laurence Dooley
Dr Laurence Dooley
As part of our All-Island Innovation Programme of lectures, Dr Laurence Dooley of Cork University Business Scool, UCC will be visiting NUI Galway on Wednesday 26th April to deliver a research seminar for local Industry entitled 'Innovation withour R&D; The SME secrets of competitive advantage.'

The research highlights SME differences in terms of the types of innovation engaged in and the strategies pursued to nurture competitive advantage.

Lectures are FREE to attend but registration is essential.

Book your FREE place now
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SME in focus
Virginia Medical Supplies, Cavan - Brian O'Donoghue Founder and MD
 
A third-generation pharmacist, Co. Cavan man Brian O’ Donoghue saw a gap in the market for a number of products which could improve the health and well-being of his patients, as well as save time and money for pharmacists and the health industry as a whole. In response, he set-up Virginia Medical Supplies (VMS) in 2012. 

In 2014 Brian appoached InterTradeIreland for advice and support.
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Now Recruiting
Now recruiting


Business Advisory Service Manager - Brexit

Salary Scale:    £39,119 - £42,496 per annum (Manager A Scale)
Closing date 21st April 12noon

InterTradeIreland is seeking a suitably qualified person to manage and oversee delivery of its Brexit Advisory Service.   VIEW DETAILS HERE



Co-Innovate Interreg Programme - Innovation Advisor

Salary Scale:    £45,423 - £52,067  (Manager Grade 7) 

Closing date : 24th April 12 noon

  
The Innovation Expert will report to the Co-Innovate Programme Director and will have ultimate responsibility for the development and delivery of the programme workshops and  for advising on all innovation activity across the Co-Innovate Programme.    VIEW DETAILS HERE



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And Finally......
12 Tools to help you Create Great Infographics to Promote your Business
via http://www.technology-in-business.net
 

Info-graphics are popular way to convey stats, data, and other useful information. No other medium can convey information as quickly and effectively as a good infographic, so they are a great marketing tool for business.

In this article they have assembled a list of the best online tools to help you create Infographics.  

Worth a read!
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