Invitation To Trainers For Tenders

General Tender Guidelines [.pdf file]

Marketing Development Programme - Tender Information [.pdf file]

Soft Supports - Tender Application Form [.pdf file]

Start Your Own Business - Tender Application Form [.pdf file]

Waterford County Enterprise Board Ltd. is charged with the development of Micro-Enterprise under the National Development Plan 2007 - 2013. Waterford County Enterprise Board Ltd. is seeking expressions of interest and indicative costing from prospective trainers. Trainers should quote per programme and outline the programme content.

Mentoring services are a key service component and are delivered on the basis of a standard competitive fee. If you wish to be included on the current panel, please forward a resumé specifically outlining your skills set.

Evidence of tax clearance and professional indemnity insurance must be provided prior to engagement of the trainer/mentor. Applications are invited from individuals with strong experience in the business sector.

General Training
Business Start Up Training
Employers Guide to HR
Business Growth Programme (> 3 years in business)
Taxation and VAT
Finance for the non financial manager
Franchising – all you need to know
Intellectual Property and innovation
How to tender successfully 
Sales and marketing
Internet marketing
Selling skills for services
Website Optimisation
PR – how to generate free publicity

Sectoral Support Training and Mentoring
Food Sector
Seafood sector      
Craft Sector      
Creative/I.T. Sector     

Business Networking Support
Co-ordination and Development of existing network (General Network and Waterford Business Women BusinessNetwork) (5 high value events per annum, provision of administration support)

Client Mentoring/Advisory Services (one to one support)
Standard fee paid per session (2-5 sessions)
Feasibility and research study support
Business Plan preparation
Marketing & Sales
E Business/E Commerce
Accounting and Finance
Legal issues
Taxation (Seed Capital Scheme and BES)
Branding and Presentation
Business Health Check (general diagnostic)
Early stage exporting
Other general needs which arise on a case by case basis

Closing Date And How To Apply
You should forward proposals to Anike Tyrrell, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Waterford County Enterprise Board Ltd, email: waterfordceb@cablesurf.com before 5pm Friday, 14th January 2011. Please contact any member of staff on 058 44811 or see www.enterpriseboard.ie for our tender documents & guidelines. Proposals must be submitted in accordance with these.

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