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Issue 475 - 2nd September 2019
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COPYWRITING FOR ONLINE

NEXT WORKSHOP 26 SEPTEMBER 2019

CLICK HERE TO BOOK

Everyone knows what poor copy looks like, but how do you make sure your own online and off-line copy content is compelling, effective and presents your organisation in the best possible way?

Our one-day masterclass will help you learn copywriting techniques to help you craft copy that catches and captivates your audience’s attention.

WHO IS IT FOR?

Anyone who writes copy for print
Anyone who writes content for websites, blogs, email or social media
Anyone wishing to improve their
copywriting skills!

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
  • Overview of what copywriting is and where it’s used.
  • Examples of good and bad copy.
  • Best practice tips and guidance for online and off- line copywriting.
  • The importance of grammar, punctuation and tone of voice.
  • Tips on optimising online content for search.
  • Quick wins to improve your copy when you get back to the office
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

£195 per delegate including lunch and refreshments (discounts available on group bookings – email for more information)

Queries to: info@belfastacademyofmarketing.co.uk

Q. What happens if your business isn’t easily found or doesn’t rank high enough when people are searching for the products or services you offer?

A. They go somewhere else. Usually the competition.

The best way to find new customers online is for them to find you.
The great news is, the higher you rank in Google search, the more clicks you get to your website. And the more clicks you get to your website… well, as they say, “you do the Math!”
Problem is though, there’s a helluva lot of clutter and noise between them and you – not least, your competitors!
Our one-day search engine optimisation (SEO) workshop will arm you with practical do-ables and tricks of the trade you can put into practice right away in your own business to help you both get seen through the clutter when your potential customers are on the search... and convert them when they do find you. Not only will your day be educational, it'll be enjoyable too!

What will you learn?

  • The things that help businesses get found in search… and how you can take control of them!
  • How to research your audience (why it's important and some tools to use).
  • How to create the sort of content that customers – and Google – love.
     
  • The main places you can optimise (it’s not just about your website!)
     
  • How to keep and convert more visitors to your website.
  • How to measure success (including learning about Google Analytics).

Who is it for?

  • Anyone serious about keeping their business ahead of the competition.
  • Anyone frustrated at not ranking as highly as they could in Google search.
  • Anyone keen to keep up to speed on their digital marketing skills.
  • Anyone who wants some skills and knowledge that the competition probably doesn’t have!
Important: You absolutely do NOT need to be a techy. In fact, this is a techy-free zone!

Date And Time

Thu, September 19, 2019

9:30 AM – 4:00 PM BST

Location

RSPB Belfast's Window on Wildlife

195 Airport Road West (The Lagoon Room)

Belfast BT3 9ED

BOOK HERE

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A Turkish company which provides service by turnkey solutions on mechanical & sanitary installation projects, is looking for commercial agency agreements

COMMERCIAL PROFILE / TURKEY / BOTR20190829001
The Turkish company has been established in 2011. They provide turnkey projects on mechanical and sanitary installation sector. Underfloor heating is what they are known for and they also give service for siphonic roof drainage and fire-fighting systems. They are also the sales agency of many products for retail and wholesale. They are looking forward to work with businesses who are interested in their work or products. The company is looking for commercial agency agreements.

Polish company specialized in the market of herbs is looking for a distribution partner

COMMERCIAL PROFILE / POLAND / BOPL20190813002
A Polish company produces, trades and offers a variety of herbs. The company is looking for distributors on the international food market. The company is looking for partners from the EU under distribution services agreement.

Romanian ICT software development company supplier is looking for long term partnerships, under an outsourcing agreement, in the field of the following technologies/frameworks: TYPO3, native iOS development, native Android development

COMMERCIAL PROFILE / ROMANIA / BORO20190531002
A Romanian SME with more than 10 years of experience as a software development supplier is looking for long term partnerships in the field of the following technologies/frameworks: TYPO3, native iOS development, native Android development. The company is interested in collaborations with ICT entities in need of such services, under an outsourcing agreement.

A Serbian company that works in the production of confectionery tools using 3D printing is looking for distributors and manufacturers for its products

COMMERCIAL PROFILE / SERBIA / BORS20180212001
A Serbian company that deals with the production of confectionery tools offers cookie cutters and fondan cutters through a distribution agreement. Cookie cutters are made on a 3D printer in dimensions from 0.5 cm to 20 cm of biodegradable Polylactic Acid (PLA) plastic. All the cutters could be made in the required dimension, according to the customer´s request. The company also seeks manufacturers of the same products for whom they would produce cookie cutters under a manufacturing agreement.

A Slovak innovative SME is offering a comprehensive solution for secure mobile communication and is looking for partners to cooperate via acquisition agreement or outsourcing agreement

COMMERCIAL PROFILE / SLOVAKIA / BOSK20190809001
A Slovak company specialized in the secure communication provides to customers its own developed, fully scalable platforms for secure mobile communication including voice, data communication, file transfer and messaging – all with strong encryption which makes information 100 % secure. The company is looking for partners interested in secure communication solutions to cooperate via acquisition agreement with technical assistance or outsourcing agreement.

A Slovenian supplier of nutraceutical ingredients and producer of food supplements is offering its production capacities via subcontracting and manufacturing agreements

COMMERCIAL PROFILE / SLOVENIA / BOSI20180126001
A Slovenian food supplements producer moved to new premises and significantly increased its production capacities. The company is therefore offering its additional available production capacities through subcontracting or manufacturing agreements.

Slovenian company is looking for distributors of natural and fair-trade products for hair and skin treatment

COMMERCIAL PROFILE / SLOVENIA / BOSI20180906002
A company from Slovenia is specialized in providing natural hair masks, colors, oils and powders for hair and skin treatment, while following tradition and fair trade concepts in production. They are looking for distributors and agents to expand their products to other markets and countries in a form of distribution services agreement.

Slovenian manufacturer of wearable electrocardiograph medical device seeks distributors and investors

COMMERCIAL PROFILE / SLOVENIA / BOSI20190819001
A Slovenian manufacturer of wearable electrocardiograph medical devices (ECG) is looking for well-established distributors. Partners with established network and sales channels in medical devices market are sought. In order to introduce new innovative diagnostic functionality and reach new markets the company is also seeking equity investors under acquisition or financial agreement.

Spain company specialized in livestock tracking and monitoring devices seeks commercial agents

COMMERCIAL PROFILE / SPAIN / BOES20180824001
An SME from Spain offers its electronic device specialized in locating animals from livestock to control their welfare. The company is looking to establish commercial agency agreements with agents selling to large-scale farms.

Ukrainian SME seeks cooperation in the form of a financial or joint venture agreement for the implementation of a complex for utilization of domestic and industrial waste

COMMERCIAL PROFILE / UKRAINE / BOUA20180720001
The Ukrainian SME, specializing in the development of environmentally friendly equipment, is looking for partners to implement a complex for the utilization of wastes of a wide morphological composition in accordance with European standards. The advantage of the complex is the original technology and design solutions. The target partners are enterprises that form waste, designing and manufacturing companies. Financial and joint venture agreements are possible.

UK medical products company seeks new suppliers of consumables and offers commercial agency or distribution services agreements

COMMERCIAL PROFILE / UNITED KINGDOM / BRUK20190111001
This UK based distributor/wholesaler of medical consumables to health service organisations has established itself as a well respected presence in the global healthcare sector. With a growing customer base, this company is in a position to market a range of new medical products to established sales channels worldwide. Therefore the company is looking for suitable manufacturers of quality medical consumables and offers commercial agency or distribution services agreements.

Technical cooperation for concrete and cement strength testing instruments

TECHNOLOGY PROFILE / UNITED KINGDOM / TOUK20180822001
A UK company that has developed new innovative instruments for the swift testing of cement and freshly mixed concrete on compressive strength, seeks technical partners under a technical cooperation agreement or research partners under a research cooperation agreement.

UK Company who design and manufacture products that assist in detection of low quality freshly mixed concrete seek distributors under a distribution services agreement

COMMERCIAL PROFILE / UNITED KINGDOM / BOUK20180903003
A UK company that has developed new innovative instruments for the swift testing of freshly mixed concrete on compressive strength, seeks distributors.

UK manufacturer of smart tyre pressure monitoring system is looking for distributors worldwide

COMMERCIAL PROFILE / UNITED KINGDOM / BOUK20180820007
A UK manufacture of a patented tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is looking for distributors for fleet vehicles worldwide. The TPMS is wireless and made up of a solar powered receiver, designed to fit at the top of the windscreen behind the rear-view mirror, with sensors fitted under each wheel valve dust cap. The system notifies the user when tyres are under inflated and thus operating sub optimally; leading to cost benefits. Developed in conjunction with a world-leading tyre manufacturer.

A UK SME that has developed a concept technology for smart structural adhesives seeks manufacturing, R&D or technical partners

TECHNOLOGY PROFILE / UNITED KINGDOM / TOUK20180905001
This UK company are developing a novel smart adhesive offering in-situ monitoring of bonded joint performance. End users will be able to assess in real-time a bonded joint's stress, load or environment. This technology may also provide information on structural health; checking a bond at manufacture or seeing if there has been damage in use. The company seeks an adhesives manufacturer or end user for cooperative development under either a research or technical co-operation agreement.

Belgian company operating in development and production management for fashion and sportswear, offers its services to fashion/sport labels and manufacturers under outsourcing agreement or subcontracting agreement

COMMERCIAL PROFILE / BELGIUM / BOBE20190711002
The Belgian company is providing services to fashion designers and established brands to help them build a strong internal structure ready to face supply chain protocols and good practices. The manager offers to help starters and small and mid sized brands to make a successful transition from creation to industrial production. The company is looking for partnerships under subcontracting agreement or outsourcing agreement.

Meat processing factory from Bulgaria offers high-quality processed meat products to the European market under distribution services agreement

COMMERCIAL PROFILE / BULGARIA / BOBG20190723001
A Bulgarian company with extensive market experience offers high quality meat products to the European market. The company produces more than 30 types of different processed meat products, including delicatessens made of meat and animal sub-products, leek sausages, raw - dried and raw - smoked products. Partnership sought: distribution services agreement. Manufacturing agreement could also be considered an option.

An Estonian innovative start-up company of organic industrial hemp grower and CBD (cannabidiol) extract producer is looking for partners.

COMMERCIAL PROFILE / ESTONIA / BOEE20190820001
An Estonian organic industrial hemp grower and CBD (cannabidiol) 99% extract producer with premium quality and highly beneficial properties consistent for manufacturers of pharmaceuticals, food supplements, and health & beauty products and research and development is looking for distribution and service agreement, offers product to manufacturers in Germany, France, Netherlands, Ireland and Spain.

Optoelectronic track-and-hold circuit.

TECHNOLOGY PROFILE / GERMANY / TODE20180316001
A German university offers an improved track-and-hold circuit that makes use of optical control of a switching element. This results in improved accuracy of analog-to-digital converters. Applications are the areas of communication and sensor technology and control engineering across different sectors. Industrial licensees are sought.

Ring lights for high-precision manufacturing. German research institute seeks commercial partners for its technology.

TECHNOLOGY PROFILE / GERMANY / TODE20180615001
A German research institute developed a method for tool adjustment operating at nanometre level. Through pinpointed heating from ring lights cutting blades can be adjusted during use. The technology is for high-precision milling or micro-turning. Several cutting blades in one tool holder can be tuned by precisely positioning the tool inserts. The fine tuning is done contact-free during the rotation. Manufacturers of ultra-precision tools are sought for cooperation or licensing.

German OEM service provider for development, production and system integration is looking for manufacturing agreements with companies active in medical, optical and analytical technologies

COMMERCIAL PROFILE / GERMANY / BODE20190807001
This German service provider is a certified partner for the entire product life cycle. They are looking for companies from the medical, analytical, bio and laboratory as well as optical technologies sectors, to develop and produce complex technical devices. The company is able to support the approval process for medical devices and offers their precision mechanics, engineering and system integration skills, on the basis of manufacturing or subcontracting agreements.
TENDERS
 
For Northern Ireland specific contracts, there are a number of sources of information specifically for contracts within Northern Ireland. The Central Procurement Directorate (CPD) handles contracts for a number of government departments.

156178 - NUI AV Equipment - Supply and installation of AV Equipment
Publication date:  28-08-2019
Response deadline:  13-09-2019 12:00   Irish time
Procedure: 1. Open Procedure (NON OJEU)
Description: The purpose of this document is to define core requirements for Audio-Visual AV enabled rooms, systems and associated infrastructure in the National University of Ireland (NUI). NUI is located at no. 49 Merrion Square, Dublin 2. At present, the existing meeting rooms are dated without any conferencing capabilities. The contract shall include for the provision of AV equipment and the services associated with installation and subsequent operation.
Buyer: National University of Ireland

156363 - D24 Q2128 - Cross Border Arts Programme - Children & Young People PEACE IV CYP T4
Publication date:  27-08-2019
Response deadline:  10-09-2019 12:00   Irish time
Procedure: 1. Open Procedure (NON OJEU)
Description: As Lead Partner, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council will be responsible for the delivery of the PEACE IV action plan which will promote peace and reconciliation in the local area focusing on three key themes: ‘Children and Young People’, ‘Shared Spaces and Services’ and ‘Building Positive Relations’. The Council is seeking to appoint a competent supplier to a Youth Arts Peace Building Cross Border Programme under the Children and Young People theme. The main objectives of the theme are as follows: CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE Specific Objective 2 Enhancing the capacity of children and young people to form positive and effective relationships with others of a different background and make a positive contribution to building a cohesive society. The Programme will invest in children and young people so that they can reach their potential and maximise their contribution to a cohesive society. In particular, the programme will bring about change in the form of clear, meaningful and sustainable "distance travelled" for individual young people in terms of good relations, personal development and citizenship: Good Relations interventions will contribute to lower levels of community division, sectarianism and racism, and will make a positive contribution to reconciliation. To create meaningful youth-led engagement opportunities for young people from different communities, aged 10-15 and 16-24, and develop sustainable relationships with others. The programme will help young people understand and respect the rights and equality of all without discrimination. Programme objectives: • Develop a Cross Border Programme with young people from Newry, Mourne and Down Council area and Louth County Council Area • Recruit at least 30 young people from different backgrounds to take part in the Programme • All participants must engage in sustained & meaningful contact between young people of different backgrounds and traditions for a minimum of 26 hours over a period of 8-9 months
Buyer: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

156321 - MK/MRDOIPC/08/19 - Market Research on Developing Opportunities for Irish Pork in China
Publication date:  26-08-2019
Response deadline:  10-09-2019 14:00   Irish time
Procedure: 1. Open Procedure (NON OJEU)
Description: Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Market Research on Developing Opportunities for Irish Pork in China
Buyer: Bord Bia (Irish Food Board)

156298 - Bord Iascaigh Mhara 2019 - Provision of training for QQI Level 6 Commercial Scuba Diving & Surface Supply inshore Diving Operations
Publication date:  26-08-2019
Response deadline:  11-09-2019 12:00   Irish time
Procedure: 1. Open Procedure (NON OJEU)
Description: In summary, the services comprise the provision of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Commercial Scuba Diving Operations and Surface Supplied Inshore Diving Operations programmes (level 6) at BIM’s National Fisheries College of Ireland, Castletownbere, Co. Cork.
Buyer: Bord Iascaigh Mhara - Irish Sea Fisheries Board ( BIM )

156242 - MIDL - PV Panel Installation - Provide training for qualified individuals to become SEAI Registered Solar Panel Installers
Publication date:  26-08-2019
Response deadline:  16-09-2019 17:00   Irish time
Procedure: 1. Open Procedure (NON OJEU)
Description: Monaghan Integrated Development (MID) on behalf of Monaghan Local Action Group wishes to appoint a trainer(s) to deliver training for qualified participants that will allow them to register with the sustainable energy authority of Ireland (SEAI) as a registered Solar Panel Installer. The course(s) will run County Monaghan and will require a minimum of 12 registered participants, before commencement. The training programme is aimed for individuals who are qualified electricians and have relevant work experience. The purpose of this award is to train attendees to the standards set out in the SEAI Register of Solar Installers (https://www.seai.ie/resources/forms/Solar-PV-Installer-Form.pdf (See Section 4). The ultimate outcome is that attendees will be supported by the successful tenderer to complete and submit this form so they can be registered on SEAIs website as a registered installer. The course will be facilitated by an expert who will create interactive sessions whereby participants can contribute, discuss and engage in the learning process.
Buyer: Monaghan Integrated Development

156297 - SPORT IRELAND 41 - Public Relations and Media Relations Consultancy services to Sport Ireland
Publication date:  26-08-2019
Response deadline:  26-09-2019 16:00   Irish time
Procedure: 1. Open Procedure (NON OJEU)
Description: Public Relations and Media Relations Consultancy services to Sport Ireland. This includes: Drafting and issuing of media event invitations, media advisories and media releases where necessary. Following up and liaising with media prior to, during and after media events The scheduling of interviews in advance of media events Attending media events and liaising with media during such events The issuing ssuing media releases and information Collation and reporting of media coverage Provision of PR advice to Sport Ireland as requested Provision of social and digital media support as requested on occasion Provision of human resources for the purposes of PR and media engagement support where necessary Issues advice and support Conultancy, advide and support on sponsorship matters
Buyer: Sport Ireland
 
156252 - 7331 - SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF LARGE DIGITAL SIGNAGE
Publication date:  25-08-2019
Response deadline:  24-09-2019 12:00   Irish time
Procedure: Iarnród Éireann - OJEU Negotiated Procedure (Electronic)
Description: 1.1 This is a call to competition by IE for the procurement of the supply, installation, and maintenance of large LED advertising displays to be used typically for commercial advertising and special message alerts. (the “Contract”). The screens will be primarily deployed in the ‘Digital Out of Home’ (DOOH) environment initially on several pre-determined bridge locations which will be prepared in advance by Iarnród Éireann/Irish Rail to house the screens. Iarnrod Eireann will engineer and install the primary support frames (‘the primary frame’) onto to each bridge in advance. Tenderers will be required to supply and install each LED display together with ancillary framework (‘the secondary frame’) onto the pre-installed primary frame, together with operational software, media players, provisions for connection electrical supply and fixed data supply. Each LED bridge display will require a web cam installed for monitoring.
Buyer: Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail


155862 - 7349 - Provision of Strategic Consultancy Services
Publication date:  25-08-2019
Response deadline:  24-09-2019 12:00   Irish time
Procedure: Iarnród Éireann - OJEU Negotiated Procedure (Electronic)
Description: This is a call to competition by Iarnrod Eireann on behalf of Coras Iompair Eireann (CIE) for the procurement of a global management consultancy to work with the CIE CEO & designated team members to undertake a strategic review of its business to support the competitive positioning of CIE in an evolving transport landscape and to establish key medium term objectives underpinning a revised Five Year Strategic plan for sign-off by CIE Board in June 2020
Buyer: Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail

 
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