London 2012 Contract Opportunity – Update
August 20, 2008
Are you aware that there are 20 contract opportunities available that you can go for. We sincerely hope your business is getting well and truly prepared to go for Gold with the London 2012.
As promised, we will let you know of these opportunities and so the best way we are going to do so is post them on to my blog so that they can be easily found as it will be a bit tiresome to be sending you emails whenever we obtain invaluable information.
The opportunities that are available range from TV Ariel for site office to Highways Signage for the Stratford Construction Site, and from IT Server Racks to the design and printing of Corporate Brochures.
I will also advice you subscribe to this blog site because in future all information pertaining to London 2012 will be posted directly there.
For those of you who are still in need of support to spice up your bidding strategies and techniques, we are going to be running some more seminars shortly at subsidised fee. We have also put together online training courses at competitive prices for those who cannot make workshops during the day.
Go to http://www.businessservicessupport.com/online_training_courses.php
To apply for any of the opportunities below, log on to CompeteFor
<http://www.competefor.com/> and use the ‘Opportunity Search’ tool to
view all open contracts. Click on the contract name for more information
and to respond to the opportunity. It’s that simple!
Contract Name
Awarding Organisation
Application Deadline
Description
London 2012 merchandising – Point of Sale Marketing Materials
Event Merchandising
19/08/2008
We retail merchandising for major brands in the UK. We are looking for
new suppliers / manufacturers / service companies to work with relating
to point of sale marketing materials.
London 2012 merchandising – mobile units as platform for merchandise
sales
Event Merchandising
19/08/2008
We retail merchandising for major brands in the UK. We are looking for
new suppliers / manufacturers / service companies to work with relating
to mobile units as platform for merchandise sales.
London 2012 merchandising – Signage
Event Merchandising
19/08/2008
We retail merchandising for major brands in the UK. We are looking for
new suppliers / manufacturers / service companies to work with relating
to signage.
London 2012 merchandising – Label supplies
Event Merchandising
19/08/2008
We retail merchandising for major brands in the UK. We are looking for
new suppliers / manufacturers / service companies to work with relating
to label suppliers.
London 2012 merchandising – clothing
Event Merchandising
19/08/2008
We retail merchandising for major brands in the UK. We are looking for
new suppliers / manufacturers / service companies to work with relating
to clothing.
Merchandise – flags and banners
Event Merchandising
19/08/2008
We retail merchandising for major brands in the UK. We are looking for
new suppliers / manufacturers / service companies to work with relating
to flags and banners.
London 2012 merchandising – Unique Merchandising Ideas
Event Merchandising
19/08/2008
We retail merchandising for major brands in the UK. We are looking for
new suppliers / manufacturers / service companies to work with on
creating and implementing new ideas for merchandising.
Highways signage
Edmund Nuttall Ltd
22/08/2008
Signs will be required throughout duration of the project and will be
called off in groups, individual packages as works come on line. All
signs must be fully compliant with current Highway specifications.
Survey Equipment
CarmichaelUK
25/08/2008
CarmichaelUK is looking for a supplier that can provide hired Survey
Equipment, on a week to week basis, run contract.
We require the equipment to be delivered to each site and collected at
the end of the contract. The majority of collection and delivery sites
will be London based.
Computer Network Traffic Shaper
BiP Solutions Limited (BiP)
25/08/2008
To supply and deliver a Traffic Shaper for NetEnforcer AC-402 /45M and
provide 1 day Installation and training.
The following supply and delivery of Software, Hardware and 1 days
Training are required:
NetEnforcer AC-402 /45M,
2 ports,
AC power supply,
w/Basic Mgmt & 45 Mbps BW Control -inc Hardware bypass unit,
NetEnforcer AC-402 /45M Support Per Anum,
NetXplorer Server Software for Windows 2003 (for centralized management
up to 3 NetEnforcer devices),
NetXplorer Server Software Support
Partnership Opportunity: Consortia / Plant Hire & Builders Merchant
Thames Gateway Business Club Ltd
29/08/2008
The TGBC is looking to engage suitable companies to form consortium’s
for the forthcoming Plant Hire & Builders Merchant contracts.
Concrete cutting works
Edmund Nuttall Ltd
29/08/2008
Supply of concrete sawing, coring and rockwheel services over the
duration of a 3 year project.
Lorry Parts
L.Lynch Plant Hire
31/08/2008
Supply of HGV parts to service fleet of 79 lorries in North West London
Water Bowser and Generator
Portakabin Ltd
31/08/2008
Supply and maintain a water bowser and generator for Portakabin use at
Olympic Park in Stratford
DWfL Gold Standard Diversity Toolkit Validation – Appointment of
Validators
London Development Agency
01/09/2008
Diversity Works for London (DWfL) is an innovative programme to engage
businesses in London in maximising the benefits of a diverse workforce,
customer and supplier base. The key programme offer is the Gold Standard
Diversity Toolkit. Initially it operates on a self- assessment basis but
companies who claim that they have achieved the Gold Standard will be
able to have this validated by DWfL free of charge.
Diversity Works for London wishes to appoint up to 3 Validators to
assist with this process. Validation will be open for companies from the
end of September. We anticipate up to 15 companies applying for
validation during the period from September 2008 to April 2009.
Validators would be contacted when companies request validation and
would be asked to undertake the work in the succeeding 8 week period.
See the CompeteFor website for more information about the contract.
Barking Power Station Heat Off-Take Project – Financial Adviser
London Development Agency
09/09/2008
The LDA and its project stake-holders are planning to use surplus heat
from Barking Power Station to supply the heating requirements of up to
120,000 properties throughout the London Thames Gateway and in so doing
reduce the carbon emission of existing buildings and new developments
within the Region.
The LDA require the services of a Financial Advisor to further develop
the existing engineering financial model, create a business plan and
recommend an appropriate special purpose vehicle to build and operate
the district heating scheme.
Train to Gain Brokerage for London 2009-10
The London Development Agency is looking to appoint a
contractor to provide the Train to Gain Brokerage Service for London for
the period 01/04/2009 to 31/03/2010.
Please be aware that this is an OJEU opportunity. Interested applicants
should request a Prequalification Questionnaire (PQQ) and Invitation to
Tender. Please see the CompeteFor website for more information.
Server Racks – Hosting Environment
BiP Solutions Limited (BiP)
30/09/2008
This opportunity is to outsource the Hosting Environment and provision
of collocation Server Racks with a maximum power requirement of 90amps.
After the initial shortlisting period proposal are to include any
additional costs for rack installation and bandwidth.
Costs when required should be shown as a pricing matrix to allow for a
flexible model if so required.
Design and print of Corporate Brochure/Portfolio
GBG Construction Limited
30/10/2008
GBG Construction Limited require design/marketing agencies to design and
put together a Corporate Brochure/Portfolio.
PPE/Safety Equipment
GBG Construction Limited
30/10/2008
GBG Construction Limited requires: Harnesses, Lanyards, Protective
Eyewear, Gloves, High Viz Vests, Helmets
Website Design & Build
LTC Distribution Ltd.
01/11/2008
LTC requires a basic (3 to 5 page) microsite to be designed, built and
managed on our behalf
If you are a woman in business or a black business, we want to hear from you. We now have a membership site where you can access flexible support to meet your needs. We will be running evenning teleclasses and more free membership is available and more. Go to http://www.bsslearningcenter.com/
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Women In Business Enterprise Support- Personal Development Training & Business Financial Solutions
August 18, 2008
Hello it is Sheila again. I know there are lots of women out there trying to joggle their day to day business activities with the need for networking, training and dare I say raising finance. Ever wondered whether there is a way out of this. I stumbled recently on something I want to share with you. You may have heard about it but then again you may have not heard about it. Well there are two things actually. One is to do with personal development training that women (and men) can access from the comfort of your own and the other is to do with knowledge women in particular can immediately access to spruce up their capacity to raise finance.
I always believe that in this age of technology everything is possible. All you have to do is ask the universe in faith and things will start flooding towards you. Yeah, some of you will be wondering whats this all about. Well, hear me out. How would you like the likes of Brian Stacey, Zig Ziglar, Les Brown and Robert Kiyosaki to training you whilst you are at home. How badly would you like to spruce up your marketing and selling skills learning techniques from Jay Abraham? How would you like to start learning about multiple sources of income from the likes of Robert Allen and the best of it you are doing this from the comfort of your own home. Ladies, I don’t know about you, when I saw this package I was thrilled and I have got to share it will you immediately. Someone once said that that there are two ways to spread information:
1. Telegraph
2. Tell a woman
I dare say I am doing well on the second front. Success University is here to take the stress out of your personal development needs. You can learn a lot about how you can be helped as part of their system. For the amount of money involved and the guarantee given by the top gurus behind it is worth your time to find out more. Take a look at this site where you are going to learn about Success University http://www.bss.successuniversity.com
The second thing I want to share is that you can now learn all you want to know about the world of raising finance just by access a system we have Finance for Women Package. Lets me tell you why this is so important for you; rest assured the concepts and information you need to know have been simplified for you and “Yes” it was done all done by three women in a language called “Feminise”- joke, I made that up. We want to make sure you get a firm grasp of how to prepare for the financial market and confidently get what you want. Women that have seen this system so far have gone through it and said “Wow” why did I not know about this in time. Well you now know is my very own response to them.
As always, I am on the look out on how women in business can be supported effectively. http://www.bsslearningcenter.com and click financial solutions under BSS products and you will find out more about this.
Business Support for Women in Business – The Challenges of Women in Business & Black Entrepreneurs
August 14, 2008
What constitutes a sound support for women in business? Are there any takers out there who want to share their thoughts, views or opinion? Do women need special support and if so, why? If you are a woman in business do let me know your thoughts on this subject. I want to hear from you urgently.
My next question is this; Do black women (African, afro Caribbean, African American……) in business need a different type of support to help them succeed in business? I fit in this category as well as the earlier one. Why do some women cope in business, whilst others struggle in business?
These are all issues I have personally been trying to make sense of. Let me tell you where I sit on this subject and do excuse and or give me; I am merely sharing my thoughts here, in an open and honest manner. Openness is important to me. I do think that support for women in business should be tailored differently than for those who are of the opposite sex. I say this because there are all sorts of cultural issues that women have to battle with first in their heads, and then in their minds and the list goes on, when they decide to start off in business. It is even different for those who are from an African descent. I remembered my dad’s shock and horror when I announced that I was about to give up my 9.00- 5.00 job for the world of the entrepreneur. I remembered the shock and horror in my then inner circle who felt that my position should be at home looking after babies and so forth. True, all so called these beliefs have been handed down to us but there comes a time when they should be looked at very closely for what they really worth. The fact for me is this; these beliefs still create challenges for women even when most of them tried to maintain a brave face. These beliefs affect the way many women perceive and handle their business, if not at the initial stage until they are given the right types of supports that lend themselves to successful outcomes.
How likely it is for a woman to succeed in business if she is thinking “Guilt” in her mind just because she feels that she is doing what society do not expect of her. How likely it is for a woman to succeed if she has young children and has no access to proper childcare support and so cannot access business management training or personal development training. How likely it is for a woman to succeed if she has a low self esteem, fearful of making mistakes and worst still do not have high expectations for success. The list continues……………………………….. In my mind, the likelihood is slim.
Success does not arrive at the door step of people who think and expect failure nor does it turn up at the door step of those feeling guilt, regret, frustration and stress. It is therefore not surprising to find that women who are unable to overcome these inner challenges find it difficult to succeed in business, whereas, those who are successful have cracked the code of success by building inner strengths.
Sadly, most of the supports available for women in business tend to be around, marketing, business planning, finance and accounting, which are all good and we ought to be grateful for, but nonetheless, in my opinion are insufficient. Supports around how to build self confidence or overcome cultural limitations are seldom discussed. It is as if they are taboo. May be they are taboo……….. I would like to hear your thoughts on this. Are people frightened to touch this subject? One gentleman who was present at one of my lecture on assertive skills said to me after the class that I am a dangerous woman for his wife to be around because what I taught will caused his wife not to be respectful and obedient to him. I was surprised and wondered how he defined respectful and obedience? He is of an Asian background. I have had African men sharing the same views about the subject of assertive skills with me. I have seen ladies burst into tears during my coaching session with them confessing they were unable to handle some of the pressure in the market place because they are not taken too seriously. Again, these are perception issues which they have to come to terms with and overcome. I have seen women giving themselves a lower title in a business they own, just because they are in an industry they believe are male dominated (e.g. construction). Equally, I have seen no messing around women in business that are confident and successful, but they are rare. With all of this, you can see why I reached the conclusion that surely, the business support for women in business and black businesses / entrepreneurs has to be tailored slightly differently from the conventional programmes.
Are there organisations out there in the USA, UK, Australia, and Asia & Africa that you know are helping women deal with women issues in the market place? Do let me know? I would like to contact them. My recent book, My Business Is My Business- Learn How to Earn a Fortune, does cover some of these issues. As a woman in business, with a very strong and healthy self esteem, I now find myself increasingly coaching and supporting women in business. I have even gone one step further to put in place online flexible training programme on business management and personal development skills, just so that women with childcare issues will access these support from home. I also recommend Success University as a tool for personal development and growth. If you want to know more about these supports, you can go to the following sites:
1. http://www.bsslearningcenter.com
2. http://www.bss.successuniversity.com
3. http://www.businessservicessupport.com
Anyway, I have said my bit today. Do let me have your comments on this post. I welcome comments from men as well as women regardless of race or background.
How to take control of your Money- Lessons from the richest man in Babylon
August 13, 2008
Women in business and black entrepreneurs and you all in business regardless of age, sex and gender, I want to share my thoughts with you this morning. As I ponder over all this discussion about credit crunch, it occurred to me that in the middle of it all, there are few enjoying an abundant life. The Richest Man in Babylon was one such man who enjoyed abundance in the midst of financial crisis. I am sure you would like to know what the few who are oblivious of the economic tides are doing. The principles they followed are similar to that of the Richest Man in Babylon back then. I have now summarised the principles for you to read and learn from the wise.
Principle One- Learn and cultivate a well-grounded understanding of the definition of money? Money is the reward for services rendered. You need to understand that borrowing money comes with a price tag which must be paid for in cash or otherwise. If you find yourself engaging in excessive consumerism to satisfy your excessive desires, this is a clear indicator that you do not have this firm grasp of the definition and the price of money. However, this level of understanding whilst important is only the start of the process of taking control of your money.
Principle Two- Irrespective of the amount of money you earn, the first person that should be paid is “You”. The principle shared by the richest man in Babylon is this; pay yourself 10% before paying anyone else. This is money for you; not to be used for entertainment but rather to be invested for your future retirement income at the very least. Aside paying yourself, you want to also help others and that takes me to the third principle.
Principle Three- Pay 10% of your income to a charity of your choice. In the Christian religion this is called tithing. This is a prosperity principle, which many of the wealthy practice irrespective of their income bracket.
Principle Four- Keep your expenditure within 70% of your income. If you practice this principal on a regular basis you will be unlikely to run into financial difficulties particularly if you invest wisely all spare cash including the 10% you put aside for yourself.
So let us now look at how you should invest your 10%? There are certain principles you must follow. It is fundamental that you preserve your capital if you are to grow your spare cash. Therefore, wise investment is critical. Investing in schemes that guarantee the preservation of your capital through collaterals that are of higher value to your capital should be the most critical focus in your investment decision. If you and I invest recklessly or emotively without careful attention to these principles, we will run the risk of loosing our future money and our grandchildren simply because we have allowed their parents to die in hands of reckless investments.
Taken together, the keys to taking control of your purse are:
· Have a healthy relationship with money
· Take control of your expenditure and limit it to 70% of your earnings; if you want to spend more, earn more; you have the mind and intellect to earn more
· Pay yourself 10% of the income you earn consistently
· Invest wisely for a decent return on investment and with a guaranteed protection to your capital
How many of these principles do you currently follow? If you need help with your handling of money, I can help you or link you up with partners who can. Please send your comments in about this post.
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Health and Safety & Human Resources Solutions delivered by I- Resources
August 11, 2008
As your business develops and grows, you are going to need experts to help you develop health and safety and human resources solutions that will put in good stead.
Our partner organisation I-Resources is a support and guidance website providing a wide range of online tools to assist businesses with Health & Safety and Human Resources. Online tools include Health and Safety Policy Creator and Personnel database management application. I- Resources offer support and guidance 7 days a week by telephone or email.
Contact them today for support.
Many black businesses and women in business have been asking me for support in this area. Tendering for public sector contracts requires health and safety policy and I am sure I-Resources will be of assistance to you all.
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August 6, 2008
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Top Tips for Raising Business Finance Successfully
August 4, 2008
There is no quick fix with this rather interesting topic. Many women in business and aspiring women entrepreneurs are finding it hard to raise capital for the start or expansion of their business. When it comes down to it, black businesses are even finding it more challenging to raise finance and as a business consultant and coach, I am of the view that the support out there is not adequate to help many women and black owned businesses overcome this hurdle. Therefore, I wonder what is the solution to this challenge facing women and black businesses; how can it be circumvented. There are many reasons for women in business and black owned businesses finding it hard raise finance. They can be summarised as:
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