Grant Gilmore , Operations Manager , Public Tendering Supports
The all-island public procurement market worth £10billion/€12.5billion represents a huge opportunity for SMEs to win steady business and is a market worth considering.
Whilst many SMEs are already tendering into this market, there are still opportunities for those companies who may not have tendered before either because they do not know where to begin or may have been unsuccessful on their first attempt and have not tendered since.
With our upcoming Meet the Buyer event planned for June 8th in Belfast, Grant Gilmore, Operations Manager at InterTradeIreland with responsibility for Public Tendering Supports answers some of the more frequently asked questions by SMEs in relation to tendering in general...
Cross-Border trade is a growing area with great potential for future gains. So if you are considering dipping your foot in this market - where can you find all the answers to those questions that may be going around in your head?
Practical questions are answered such as whether you need a licence to sell products across the border, whether your services must adhere to certain regulations and the issue of corporation tax is addressed.
Aimed at innovative companies from all sectors, our Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition is the largest business competition on the island and is a must for entrepreneurs wanting to attract investment.
Watch the video and decide for yourself but remember the closing date is May 27th for applications!
WabiSabi, a community of entrepreneurs, businesses owners and freelancers have met and worked together since 2014.
Now, in 2016, after a crowdfunding campaign, they plan to open up a unique space In Belfast in September.
‘Coworking’ is already mainstream in the US and mainland Europe. Coworking occurs when independent professionals from many disciplines, companies or other organisations form a community and work alongside each another in one space.
This new coworking space in Belfast will include private offices, desks, meeting rooms, and a training area, into which members can bring clients and grow their businesses.
Continuing with our funding theme, we came across an article in the Belfast Telegraph recently about Danske Bank launching their Small Business Hub. So wanted to investigate further......
There’s help and support for those taking their first steps in business… and those taking their next, bigger steps too.
It covers the 3 key areas of Small Business planning:
The hub makes the business world less baffling by keeping things simple and direct. It points you in the right direction – and helps you overcome hurdles before they even become hurdles.
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