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Come along and experience a value added and interactive workshop, as I cover tools and techniques to help your business become more productive, and Supply Chain ready. This is also a networking and inter trading opportunity to mix with other Tees Valley Businesses. #leanmanufacturing #supplychain RTC North Business Tees Valley

If you are a Bromley business, contact us to find how you can access the many contracts that are available from local and national larger businesses. Larger businesses want to buy from local businesses but those local businesses don’t have everything in place to be ready to supply them. Join the programme to find out what you need to have in place to ensure your business knows how to find new opportunities, how to meet the buyers’ needs and what it takes to win.

Join us for this seminar in London on January 18, where our Kennedys Brussels senior associate and transport law specialist Dries Deschuttere will give an insight into the approach taken in Belgium into the difficult question of what damages may be recoverable under the CMR in the event of loss or damage to goods whilst being transported by road. #kennedyslaw #transportlaw

Back from the World of Concrete with a full heart and a notebook brimming with ideas. It's not just the exchange of business cards that gets me excited – it's the stories behind them, the shared challenges, and the collective nod to the never-ending hustle of closing deals. This year, I was struck by how each handshake represents a bridge to new possibilities. Negotiations are more than transactions; they're about finding common ground and understanding each other's goals. And the variety! Walking the floor, I was like a kid in a candy store, seeing the innovation in products and equipment tailored for every need you can imagine. It's a reminder of the vibrant, ever-changing landscape we navigate in this industry. Can't wait to put these insights into practice. Here's to the people I've met, the deals we've discussed, and the future we're building together at Caldas Contracting. #Networking #BusinessGrowth #WorldOfConcrete

📣 🔎*3 out of 4 public entity users on Pavilion are undecided on which supplier they'll buy from when they start their search on Pavilion!*🔎 📣 A common misconception I've heard from suppliers is that public entity buyers have already decided on which supplier to purchase from when they use cooperative procurement. In other words: that they have to win the business first, and having a cooperative contract just makes it easier and faster to close the sale. We recently completed a large-scale survey of public entity buyers on our platform, which has refuted this misconception. It turns out the vast majority of public servants coming to Pavilion are *undecided* about which supplier to work with, and are coming to the platform to take advantage of the cost and time-savings of piggybacking and discovery suppliers they can work with that meet their needs. This means that, as a supplier, if you're not: 🔎 Making your contracts easy to find 📃 Sharing documents and other critical information that can help buyers expedite their purchasing decision 💻 Meeting the modern public procurement professional where they're at (online!) Then you're missing out! What other misconceptions about cooperative procurement have you heard? I'll be reviewing more fact v. fiction about cooperative procurement over the coming weeks, so let me know your top-of-mind questions!

When OGS programs have questions on how to procure the products or services they need, the first place they go is the Agency Procurement Office. From snow removal to summer concerts, #TeamOGS relies heavily on our purchasing MVPs to help guide us through the procurement process.     But for Erin Datri, Director of the Agency Procurement Office, it’s more than just posting bids and signing contracts:     “The overarching philosophy of public procurement is to ensure the appropriate use of State resources while promoting opportunities for NYS Small businesses, Minority and Women-Owned businesses, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned businesses through a fair, open, and transparent process.  My role and that of my team is to ensure OGS programs and hosted agencies have the necessary contracts in place to assist in carrying out their responsibilities in accordance with the agency’s mission. APO strives to make the contracting process as seamless as possible while adhering to State Finance Law and other established procurement rules.”    For National #ProcurementMonth, we’d like to take a moment to recognize and thank all the procurement professionals on #TeamOGS who spend their days working the fine print to make it easier for everyone else to do their jobs. Find all the latest OGS bid opportunities: https://lnkd.in/d6GqU4a  

Navigating the world of government funding can be an uphill battle for SMMEs in South Africa. Despite the availability of financial support, many businesses struggle to access these funds due to stringent requirements and compliance issues. Here are some key challenges SMMEs face when applying for government funding: 1. Compliance Issues: If your business is non-compliant, your funding application is unlikely to be considered, let alone receive a response. Compliance is crucial in ensuring your application gets the attention it deserves. 2. Supplier Quotes and CSD Registration: Once you pass the due diligence stage, you’re expected to provide supporting quotes from suppliers who are compliant and listed on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). This requirement often becomes a major barrier for many businesses. 🤝 Our Solution: We understand these challenges and have built a network to help you overcome them. With access to over 3,000 government-ready, compliant suppliers, we can match you with the right partners and provide seamless quotes tailored to your needs. Let us assist you in unlocking the government funding you deserve. Our extensive network ensures you can focus on growing your business while we handle the compliance and supplier matching process. Register here-https://innoble.co.za/ Connect with us today to streamline your path to government funding! #SMME #GovernmentFunding #SupplierCompliance #BusinessGrowth #SouthAfrica #ProcurementSolutions

📈Overhead Costs Too High?  Consider outsourcing your commercial cleaning services! Did you know that outsourcing your commercial cleaning needs could significantly lower your operational expenses?💰 Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/gvZDEtni This article outlines the benefits of outsourcing your janitorial services and sheds light on why businesses in Northern California prefer Vanguard® janitorial franchise businesses for their commercial cleaning needs.🧼🧹 If you're interested in optimizing your budget and reducing overhead cost, let's talk! 📞(925) 686-8600 ext. 810 #costsavings #efficiency #commercialcleaning

Cornwall's Manufacturing Prowess: A Hidden Gem A very interesting article on page 41 of Business Cornwall Magazine - if you have 1 minute spare, give it a read! 📖 Cornwall is a region renowned for its picturesque landscapes, cultural heritage, harbours and a hidden gem – a thriving manufacturing sector. Yet this often gets overlooked as many people do not know that Cornwall is a prominent manufacturing hub! ⛵ 🌲 The Cornwall Manufacturers Group (CMG) plays a pivotal role in nurturing and promoting the sector's growth - a group which we are proud to be part of! All the products we produce are Made in Cornwall and have been since 1960. HOWEVER, this does not stop us from being able to ship worldwide! 🌍 As Jon Hurrell mentions in the article "... next time you get on a plane for your holiday, watch F1 on a Sunday or order a milkshake from a drive thru, it is highly likely that you are seeing a product which has been made by one of the 1,000 manufacturing businesses in Cornwall"- who knows maybe it is something that has been manufactured by us! 😉

Having been with the Bovill Newgate team in Guernsey this week, check out the newest edition of the Business Brief to read an exclusive article by my colleague Cilla Torode about our exciting new combined offering at Bovill Newgate. Head over to page 9 to learn more! #BovillNewgate #BusinessBrief #Ocorian