The document outlines the requirements for a tender to hire an organization to serve as a Digital Champion for a partnership of councils in Northern Ireland. The Digital Champion will help local businesses and organizations exploit opportunities presented by ultra-fast broadband, through activities like information sessions, mentoring, and identifying infrastructure projects. Tenderers must demonstrate how they will meet key performance indicators such as engaging 750 organizations through events and helping 200 businesses. The contract is valued at £140,000 with additional funds for marketing. Tenders will be evaluated on understanding of the brief, methodology, added value, and cost.
This document provides information on the SME Instrument 2014-2020, a funding program under Horizon 2020 to support innovative small and medium enterprises. It describes the three phases of support: Phase 1 provides feasibility assessment grants of €50,000; Phase 2 provides innovation project grants ranging from €500,000 to €2.5 million; and Phase 3 focuses on commercializing projects. Key application dates and evaluation criteria are also outlined to help applicants submit competitive proposals for funding.
N-SIDE - SMARTNET Project "Real time market architecture issues"N-SIDE
During the SmartNet Public workshop June 20, Guillaume Leclercq, N-SIDE, gave a presentation about Real time market architecture issues.
Read more about the SmartNet project on N-side.com
The Knowledge City Strategy 2014-18 outlines the City of Melbourne's plan to support and promote the local knowledge sector over the next four years. The strategy identifies four principal roles for the City: Promoter, Leader, Partner, and Enabler. It then presents an action plan with 18 target areas addressing initiatives within these roles, such as showcasing the knowledge sector, providing information and connections to stakeholders, and supporting knowledge-intensive businesses and innovators. The strategy was developed through consultation with local knowledge sector participants and aims to help Melbourne maintain its global competitiveness and standing as a leading knowledge city.
Mobile marketing spending in Spain is expected to exceed 38 million euros in 2010, a 17.8% growth from 2009. Internet mobile remains the largest area of investment but applications are growing the fastest. Telecommunications is the top investing sector. Future trends point to social networks, applications, and geomarketing as driving future growth. 70% of advertisers not currently investing in mobile marketing want to begin doing so. Education and demonstration of mobile marketing capabilities are seen as important to further adoption.
This document provides a summary of UNIDO's approach to partnering with the private sector for inclusive and sustainable industrial development. It describes UNIDO's vision of ISID and its partnership approach, which aims to develop strategic links between industrialized and developing countries through integrated partnerships. It provides examples of UNIDO's private sector partners and tools to support partnerships, including AfrIPANet, the Investment Monitoring Platform, Subcontracting and Partnership Exchange, and COMFAR, which provide information, capacity building and other services to both investors and governments.
On May 6, 2015, the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership held a free 'surgery' in order to help businesses and organisations apply for European Funding Opportunities. The slides of this presentation are above
Mobile marketing spending in Spain is expected to exceed 38 million euros in 2010, a 17.8% growth from 2009. Internet mobile continues to be the largest activity but applications are growing the fastest. Telecommunications is the largest investing sector. Future trends point to social networks, applications, and geomarketing as driving future growth. 70% of advertisers not currently investing in mobile marketing want to begin doing so. Education and demonstration of mobile marketing capabilities are seen as important to further adoption.
Introducing the Ontario Scale Up Vouchers Program Playbook 2017riccentre2
The Ontario Scale-Up Vouchers Program is a four-year $32.4 million initiative, funded by Ontario’s Ministry of Research, Innovation & Science (“MRIS”) and Ministry of Economic Development and Growth (”MEDG”) and accessed through three organizations: Communitech, Invest Ottawa, & MaRS, Regional Innovation HUB’s located in Waterloo, Ottawa & Toronto respectively.
This document provides information on the SME Instrument 2014-2020, a funding program under Horizon 2020 to support innovative small and medium enterprises. It describes the three phases of support: Phase 1 provides feasibility assessment grants of €50,000; Phase 2 provides innovation project grants ranging from €500,000 to €2.5 million; and Phase 3 focuses on commercializing projects. Key application dates and evaluation criteria are also outlined to help applicants submit competitive proposals for funding.
N-SIDE - SMARTNET Project "Real time market architecture issues"N-SIDE
During the SmartNet Public workshop June 20, Guillaume Leclercq, N-SIDE, gave a presentation about Real time market architecture issues.
Read more about the SmartNet project on N-side.com
The Knowledge City Strategy 2014-18 outlines the City of Melbourne's plan to support and promote the local knowledge sector over the next four years. The strategy identifies four principal roles for the City: Promoter, Leader, Partner, and Enabler. It then presents an action plan with 18 target areas addressing initiatives within these roles, such as showcasing the knowledge sector, providing information and connections to stakeholders, and supporting knowledge-intensive businesses and innovators. The strategy was developed through consultation with local knowledge sector participants and aims to help Melbourne maintain its global competitiveness and standing as a leading knowledge city.
Mobile marketing spending in Spain is expected to exceed 38 million euros in 2010, a 17.8% growth from 2009. Internet mobile remains the largest area of investment but applications are growing the fastest. Telecommunications is the top investing sector. Future trends point to social networks, applications, and geomarketing as driving future growth. 70% of advertisers not currently investing in mobile marketing want to begin doing so. Education and demonstration of mobile marketing capabilities are seen as important to further adoption.
This document provides a summary of UNIDO's approach to partnering with the private sector for inclusive and sustainable industrial development. It describes UNIDO's vision of ISID and its partnership approach, which aims to develop strategic links between industrialized and developing countries through integrated partnerships. It provides examples of UNIDO's private sector partners and tools to support partnerships, including AfrIPANet, the Investment Monitoring Platform, Subcontracting and Partnership Exchange, and COMFAR, which provide information, capacity building and other services to both investors and governments.
On May 6, 2015, the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership held a free 'surgery' in order to help businesses and organisations apply for European Funding Opportunities. The slides of this presentation are above
Mobile marketing spending in Spain is expected to exceed 38 million euros in 2010, a 17.8% growth from 2009. Internet mobile continues to be the largest activity but applications are growing the fastest. Telecommunications is the largest investing sector. Future trends point to social networks, applications, and geomarketing as driving future growth. 70% of advertisers not currently investing in mobile marketing want to begin doing so. Education and demonstration of mobile marketing capabilities are seen as important to further adoption.
Introducing the Ontario Scale Up Vouchers Program Playbook 2017riccentre2
The Ontario Scale-Up Vouchers Program is a four-year $32.4 million initiative, funded by Ontario’s Ministry of Research, Innovation & Science (“MRIS”) and Ministry of Economic Development and Growth (”MEDG”) and accessed through three organizations: Communitech, Invest Ottawa, & MaRS, Regional Innovation HUB’s located in Waterloo, Ottawa & Toronto respectively.
The document outlines a strategy to make Wallonia, Belgium a smart region through digital transformation. It discusses accelerating digitization of public services, encouraging cutting-edge digital tools across the region, and taking a holistic "Smart Region" approach rather than individual city initiatives. The strategy involves teams from cities, businesses, and advisers working on priority themes like smart energy, mobility, and health to pool resources and replicate solutions through public-private partnerships with a focus on citizens.
Improving Local Government Procurement through the use of technology Nirvesh Sooful
This is a concept note describing a municipal e-procurement prrof of concept that I embarked upon. It aims to get support from the South African Government to support a project such as this. It is part of African Ideas thought leadership - intended to spark debate and discussion.
How To Develop Ict Businesses To Support Open City PortalOpenCity
The document outlines a strategy for developing ICT businesses in Nigeria. It recommends creating a liberalized environment, achieving universal access, supporting innovation, and generating jobs through ICT. Specific actions include establishing supportive policies, increasing competition, funding public access, developing ICT education, and providing resources for entrepreneurs like business incubators and seed funds. Sample business ideas that could help drive ICT sector growth are connecting schools/government with technology and creating local companies to meet those needs.
The document discusses project systems and the opportunity for ICT development in Africa. It provides statistics on internet penetration in top countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. It also discusses the World Bank's mission to reduce poverty through development projects and describes the key phases and documents involved in World Bank-financed projects, including identification, preparation, appraisal, implementation and evaluation. Partnering with the World Bank could help a company like Olleh extend its ICT expertise to Africa to help address issues like poverty, illiteracy, disease and unemployment through technology.
information and project managementPROMOTE PUBLIC TRANSPORT.docxaltheaboyer
information and project management:
PROMOTE PUBLIC TRANSPORT
You are expected to submit a relevant Project Proposal, including viable project planning documents, by 15
th May
2013. The team who present the best project – in terms of expected benefits, feasibility, rational use of resources
and quality of planning – will receive up to £20,000 for implementation of the project for the period from May to
November 2013.
In addition to this, our commercial partner ACME Inc. – producer of microcontrollers and embedded systems –
offers their equipment worth up to £40,000 for the team who would propose a good application of their products.
The competition is available for small companies and charities (project teams of size 3 to 4). No previous business
experience is required, so start-ups are welcome. The main requirements are:
1. Project must apply an advanced Information Technology, including but not limited to web applications,
networking, digital business, multimedia solutions, mobile computing and embedded systems, to
promote or support Public Transportation system – either through directly engaging or encouraging
existing or potential passengers, or through enhancing or enriching the existing system to make it more
attractive to the public.
2. You have to cover for at least 50% of the project budget, and bid for the remainder to the Council. Your
total budget (including the subsidy) must not exceed £60,000 and the maximum bid is £20,000. On top of
these you can apply for special equipment from ACME Inc. (worth up to £40,000).
3. You must provide a viable plan and indicate how you would maintain the long-term return on investment
and develop your organisation.
4. The project must ensure sustainable benefit to the local community in terms of, for example, increasing
satisfaction with their transportation system.
5. Transport systems include: bus network, trains, underground, cabs and river boats.
6. The project must be up and running within 6 months (May – November) and enable a new long-term
venture to become self-supporting after an initial period of up to 12 months. In justified cases these
deadlines may be negotiated individually.
7. Ideally, the project should operate within the authority area of the Council, or may address even a
smaller area. If the project provides facilities, services or products outside the area of authority of the
Council, it is only acceptable if no additional Council funds are engaged.
You may act on your own, or liaison with local organisations, either governmental or non-governmental. Your
project may aim at providing facilities, equipment or services, providing advice or information, raising awareness,
increasing membership, raising funds, engaging in activities, funding grants or other, similar.
1. Project scope
Mandatory in Project Report (1st online submission)
This should include:
The products or results to be produced (Deliverables)
Expected sust.
Making Wallonia a connected and smart territory, where digital companies are recognized as global leadersand drivers of a successful industrial transformation,and where digital innovation works for high quality education,open public services and the well-being of citizens.
The document provides an overview of EU public funding opportunities through the Horizon 2020 (H2020) program. H2020 provides over €70 billion between 2014-2020 for research and innovation. It is structured around societal challenges, industrial leadership, and excellent science. Funding is provided through various instruments like Innovation Actions and Research and Innovation Actions. Eligible organizations can receive funding to cover personnel costs, subcontracting, equipment, travel and more. The SME Instrument and Fast Track to Innovation specifically support innovative small businesses through multi-phase programs including feasibility studies and demonstration projects.
The document summarizes five technology trends shaping the future of revenue agencies according to Accenture's Technology Vision 2015 report:
1) Internet of Me - Using data to provide personalized taxpayer services.
2) Outcome Economy - Linking physical devices and digital systems to reduce taxpayer compliance burden.
3) Platform Revolution - Developing shared digital platforms to improve collaboration and reduce taxpayer information burden.
4) Intelligent Enterprise - Leveraging big data and advanced analytics to optimize agency processes and improve revenue collection.
5) Workforce Reimagined - Empowering agency workforces through technologies like AI, wearables, and human-machine collaboration.
Presentation titled "Designing a Training Session for Public Authorities". Rural Inclusion Workshop / EFITA 2011 Conference. Prague, Czech Republic 11-14/7/2011.
Action plan public-private partnerships (PPP) for disaster risk manageThành Nguyễn
1. The document outlines several proposed public-private partnership projects and activities for disaster risk management in Da Nang, Vietnam.
2. Projects include organizing competitions, conducting disaster response drills for businesses, training workshops, and developing early warning systems.
3. The roles and responsibilities of government agencies and private businesses are discussed to encourage investment from companies and utilize their resources to strengthen disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts in Da Nang.
Great Ideas Pitch MICall19 @ MI Gathering in Santiago de Chile in Jan 2019Michael Hübner
At the MI Gathering in Vancouver Austria and Sweden presented the initiative to organise the first Mission Innovation Multilateral Call for R&D projects in 2019. This call will be hosted by the Joint Programming Platform Smart Energy Systems, that already gathers 30 public funders from 23 European and associated countries (www.eranet-smartenergysystems.eu)
KTN Digital and Creative Business Briefing August 2019 with information on events, funding and support initiatives for innovative UK based digital businesses
European marketing conference FDI campaign team presentationDavid Lines
The UKTI Marketing Inward Investment Campaign Team aims to grow its pipeline of investments over three years through targeted marketing. Its strategy considers segmentation by theme, sector, or market. Key messages include promoting the UK as "GREAT," experimental, or a safe investment choice. Objectives include emphasizing promising segments, ensuring high quality marketing materials, and supporting the sales process. Recommended activities justify supporting customer and market research, digital campaigns, videos, brochures and an online map to engage investors. The plan outlines team roles and an evaluation framework using web, social media and sales metrics to measure outcomes like number of investments.
The Knowledge Transfer Network, (KTN), Monthly Digital and Creative Business Briefing update. Listing support and innovation opportunities for UK Digital Technology Businesses More info: www.ktn-uk.org
Axon Advisory is an international advisory and investment firm founded in 2006 that provides strategy and operations consulting and public policy/regulation consulting to ICT operators, regulators, and international organizations. It has 5 local offices and over 50 consultants with experience in the TMT sector. Some example projects Axon has worked on include assisting the European Commission to set international roaming charges in Europe, reviewing the regulatory financial reports of Spanish telecom operators, studying financing options for the 5G ecosystem in Europe, developing Mexico's digital agenda and regulatory roadmap, and developing an IoT strategy for a Middle Eastern operator. Axon looks for entry-level consultants with engineering, business, or economics degrees and 0-4 years of experience for advisory projects in
GCRF Demonstrate Impact Competition Briefing Round 2: How to Increase Impact ...KTN
Through the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), Innovate UK will invest up to £9.3 million in innovation projects.
The Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) will invest up to £9.3 million in demonstration-stage projects. The projects must have the potential to transform lives in developing countries, through market-creating innovation. We will support projects that address one of ten global societal challenges recognised in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the development of innovative processes, products and services. These projects should lead to the deployment of those innovations within developing countries.
Find out more: https://ktn-uk.co.uk/news/webcast-gcrf-demonstrate-impact-competition-briefing-round-2-how-to-increase-impact-through-innovation-in-developing-countries
GCRF Demonstrate Impact Competition Briefing Round 2: How to Increase Impact ...KTN
Through the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), Innovate UK will invest up to £9.3 million in innovation projects.
The Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) will invest up to £9.3 million in demonstration-stage projects. The projects must have the potential to transform lives in developing countries, through market-creating innovation. We will support projects that address one of ten global societal challenges recognised in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the development of innovative processes, products and services. These projects should lead to the deployment of those innovations within developing countries.
Find out more: https://ktn-uk.co.uk/news/review-of-round-2-events-from-the-global-challenges-research-fund-gcrf-demonstrate-impact-programme
KTN Digital and Creative Business Briefing September 2019 with information on events, funding and support initiatives for innovative UK based digital businesses
The document outlines a strategy to make Wallonia, Belgium a smart region through digital transformation. It discusses accelerating digitization of public services, encouraging cutting-edge digital tools across the region, and taking a holistic "Smart Region" approach rather than individual city initiatives. The strategy involves teams from cities, businesses, and advisers working on priority themes like smart energy, mobility, and health to pool resources and replicate solutions through public-private partnerships with a focus on citizens.
Improving Local Government Procurement through the use of technology Nirvesh Sooful
This is a concept note describing a municipal e-procurement prrof of concept that I embarked upon. It aims to get support from the South African Government to support a project such as this. It is part of African Ideas thought leadership - intended to spark debate and discussion.
How To Develop Ict Businesses To Support Open City PortalOpenCity
The document outlines a strategy for developing ICT businesses in Nigeria. It recommends creating a liberalized environment, achieving universal access, supporting innovation, and generating jobs through ICT. Specific actions include establishing supportive policies, increasing competition, funding public access, developing ICT education, and providing resources for entrepreneurs like business incubators and seed funds. Sample business ideas that could help drive ICT sector growth are connecting schools/government with technology and creating local companies to meet those needs.
The document discusses project systems and the opportunity for ICT development in Africa. It provides statistics on internet penetration in top countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. It also discusses the World Bank's mission to reduce poverty through development projects and describes the key phases and documents involved in World Bank-financed projects, including identification, preparation, appraisal, implementation and evaluation. Partnering with the World Bank could help a company like Olleh extend its ICT expertise to Africa to help address issues like poverty, illiteracy, disease and unemployment through technology.
information and project managementPROMOTE PUBLIC TRANSPORT.docxaltheaboyer
information and project management:
PROMOTE PUBLIC TRANSPORT
You are expected to submit a relevant Project Proposal, including viable project planning documents, by 15
th May
2013. The team who present the best project – in terms of expected benefits, feasibility, rational use of resources
and quality of planning – will receive up to £20,000 for implementation of the project for the period from May to
November 2013.
In addition to this, our commercial partner ACME Inc. – producer of microcontrollers and embedded systems –
offers their equipment worth up to £40,000 for the team who would propose a good application of their products.
The competition is available for small companies and charities (project teams of size 3 to 4). No previous business
experience is required, so start-ups are welcome. The main requirements are:
1. Project must apply an advanced Information Technology, including but not limited to web applications,
networking, digital business, multimedia solutions, mobile computing and embedded systems, to
promote or support Public Transportation system – either through directly engaging or encouraging
existing or potential passengers, or through enhancing or enriching the existing system to make it more
attractive to the public.
2. You have to cover for at least 50% of the project budget, and bid for the remainder to the Council. Your
total budget (including the subsidy) must not exceed £60,000 and the maximum bid is £20,000. On top of
these you can apply for special equipment from ACME Inc. (worth up to £40,000).
3. You must provide a viable plan and indicate how you would maintain the long-term return on investment
and develop your organisation.
4. The project must ensure sustainable benefit to the local community in terms of, for example, increasing
satisfaction with their transportation system.
5. Transport systems include: bus network, trains, underground, cabs and river boats.
6. The project must be up and running within 6 months (May – November) and enable a new long-term
venture to become self-supporting after an initial period of up to 12 months. In justified cases these
deadlines may be negotiated individually.
7. Ideally, the project should operate within the authority area of the Council, or may address even a
smaller area. If the project provides facilities, services or products outside the area of authority of the
Council, it is only acceptable if no additional Council funds are engaged.
You may act on your own, or liaison with local organisations, either governmental or non-governmental. Your
project may aim at providing facilities, equipment or services, providing advice or information, raising awareness,
increasing membership, raising funds, engaging in activities, funding grants or other, similar.
1. Project scope
Mandatory in Project Report (1st online submission)
This should include:
The products or results to be produced (Deliverables)
Expected sust.
Making Wallonia a connected and smart territory, where digital companies are recognized as global leadersand drivers of a successful industrial transformation,and where digital innovation works for high quality education,open public services and the well-being of citizens.
The document provides an overview of EU public funding opportunities through the Horizon 2020 (H2020) program. H2020 provides over €70 billion between 2014-2020 for research and innovation. It is structured around societal challenges, industrial leadership, and excellent science. Funding is provided through various instruments like Innovation Actions and Research and Innovation Actions. Eligible organizations can receive funding to cover personnel costs, subcontracting, equipment, travel and more. The SME Instrument and Fast Track to Innovation specifically support innovative small businesses through multi-phase programs including feasibility studies and demonstration projects.
The document summarizes five technology trends shaping the future of revenue agencies according to Accenture's Technology Vision 2015 report:
1) Internet of Me - Using data to provide personalized taxpayer services.
2) Outcome Economy - Linking physical devices and digital systems to reduce taxpayer compliance burden.
3) Platform Revolution - Developing shared digital platforms to improve collaboration and reduce taxpayer information burden.
4) Intelligent Enterprise - Leveraging big data and advanced analytics to optimize agency processes and improve revenue collection.
5) Workforce Reimagined - Empowering agency workforces through technologies like AI, wearables, and human-machine collaboration.
Presentation titled "Designing a Training Session for Public Authorities". Rural Inclusion Workshop / EFITA 2011 Conference. Prague, Czech Republic 11-14/7/2011.
Action plan public-private partnerships (PPP) for disaster risk manageThành Nguyễn
1. The document outlines several proposed public-private partnership projects and activities for disaster risk management in Da Nang, Vietnam.
2. Projects include organizing competitions, conducting disaster response drills for businesses, training workshops, and developing early warning systems.
3. The roles and responsibilities of government agencies and private businesses are discussed to encourage investment from companies and utilize their resources to strengthen disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts in Da Nang.
Great Ideas Pitch MICall19 @ MI Gathering in Santiago de Chile in Jan 2019Michael Hübner
At the MI Gathering in Vancouver Austria and Sweden presented the initiative to organise the first Mission Innovation Multilateral Call for R&D projects in 2019. This call will be hosted by the Joint Programming Platform Smart Energy Systems, that already gathers 30 public funders from 23 European and associated countries (www.eranet-smartenergysystems.eu)
KTN Digital and Creative Business Briefing August 2019 with information on events, funding and support initiatives for innovative UK based digital businesses
European marketing conference FDI campaign team presentationDavid Lines
The UKTI Marketing Inward Investment Campaign Team aims to grow its pipeline of investments over three years through targeted marketing. Its strategy considers segmentation by theme, sector, or market. Key messages include promoting the UK as "GREAT," experimental, or a safe investment choice. Objectives include emphasizing promising segments, ensuring high quality marketing materials, and supporting the sales process. Recommended activities justify supporting customer and market research, digital campaigns, videos, brochures and an online map to engage investors. The plan outlines team roles and an evaluation framework using web, social media and sales metrics to measure outcomes like number of investments.
The Knowledge Transfer Network, (KTN), Monthly Digital and Creative Business Briefing update. Listing support and innovation opportunities for UK Digital Technology Businesses More info: www.ktn-uk.org
Axon Advisory is an international advisory and investment firm founded in 2006 that provides strategy and operations consulting and public policy/regulation consulting to ICT operators, regulators, and international organizations. It has 5 local offices and over 50 consultants with experience in the TMT sector. Some example projects Axon has worked on include assisting the European Commission to set international roaming charges in Europe, reviewing the regulatory financial reports of Spanish telecom operators, studying financing options for the 5G ecosystem in Europe, developing Mexico's digital agenda and regulatory roadmap, and developing an IoT strategy for a Middle Eastern operator. Axon looks for entry-level consultants with engineering, business, or economics degrees and 0-4 years of experience for advisory projects in
GCRF Demonstrate Impact Competition Briefing Round 2: How to Increase Impact ...KTN
Through the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), Innovate UK will invest up to £9.3 million in innovation projects.
The Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) will invest up to £9.3 million in demonstration-stage projects. The projects must have the potential to transform lives in developing countries, through market-creating innovation. We will support projects that address one of ten global societal challenges recognised in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the development of innovative processes, products and services. These projects should lead to the deployment of those innovations within developing countries.
Find out more: https://ktn-uk.co.uk/news/webcast-gcrf-demonstrate-impact-competition-briefing-round-2-how-to-increase-impact-through-innovation-in-developing-countries
GCRF Demonstrate Impact Competition Briefing Round 2: How to Increase Impact ...KTN
Through the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), Innovate UK will invest up to £9.3 million in innovation projects.
The Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) will invest up to £9.3 million in demonstration-stage projects. The projects must have the potential to transform lives in developing countries, through market-creating innovation. We will support projects that address one of ten global societal challenges recognised in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the development of innovative processes, products and services. These projects should lead to the deployment of those innovations within developing countries.
Find out more: https://ktn-uk.co.uk/news/review-of-round-2-events-from-the-global-challenges-research-fund-gcrf-demonstrate-impact-programme
KTN Digital and Creative Business Briefing September 2019 with information on events, funding and support initiatives for innovative UK based digital businesses
Top 10 Free Accounting and Bookkeeping Apps for Small BusinessesYourLegal Accounting
Maintaining a proper record of your money is important for any business whether it is small or large. It helps you stay one step ahead in the financial race and be aware of your earnings and any tax obligations.
However, managing finances without an entire accounting staff can be challenging for small businesses.
Accounting apps can help with that! They resemble your private money manager.
They organize all of your transactions automatically as soon as you link them to your corporate bank account. Additionally, they are compatible with your phone, allowing you to monitor your finances from anywhere. Cool, right?
Thus, we’ll be looking at several fantastic accounting apps in this blog that will help you develop your business and save time.
Part 2 Deep Dive: Navigating the 2024 Slowdownjeffkluth1
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The global retail industry has weathered numerous storms, with the financial crisis of 2008 serving as a poignant reminder of the sector's resilience and adaptability. However, as we navigate the complex landscape of 2024, retailers face a unique set of challenges that demand innovative strategies and a fundamental shift in mindset. This white paper contrasts the impact of the 2008 recession on the retail sector with the current headwinds retailers are grappling with, while offering a comprehensive roadmap for success in this new paradigm.
How MJ Global Leads the Packaging Industry.pdfMJ Global
MJ Global's success in staying ahead of the curve in the packaging industry is a testament to its dedication to innovation, sustainability, and customer-centricity. By embracing technological advancements, leading in eco-friendly solutions, collaborating with industry leaders, and adapting to evolving consumer preferences, MJ Global continues to set new standards in the packaging sector.
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Explore the details in our newly released product manual, which showcases NEWNTIDE's advanced heat pump technologies. Delve into our energy-efficient and eco-friendly solutions tailored for diverse global markets.
Best practices for project execution and deliveryCLIVE MINCHIN
A select set of project management best practices to keep your project on-track, on-cost and aligned to scope. Many firms have don't have the necessary skills, diligence, methods and oversight of their projects; this leads to slippage, higher costs and longer timeframes. Often firms have a history of projects that simply failed to move the needle. These best practices will help your firm avoid these pitfalls but they require fortitude to apply.
Industrial Tech SW: Category Renewal and CreationChristian Dahlen
Every industrial revolution has created a new set of categories and a new set of players.
Multiple new technologies have emerged, but Samsara and C3.ai are only two companies which have gone public so far.
Manufacturing startups constitute the largest pipeline share of unicorns and IPO candidates in the SF Bay Area, and software startups dominate in Germany.
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How to Start Up a Company: A Step-by-Step Guide Starting a company is an exciting adventure that combines creativity, strategy, and hard work. It can seem overwhelming at first, but with the right guidance, anyone can transform a great idea into a successful business. Let's dive into how to start up a company, from the initial spark of an idea to securing funding and launching your startup.
Introduction
Have you ever dreamed of turning your innovative idea into a thriving business? Starting a company involves numerous steps and decisions, but don't worry—we're here to help. Whether you're exploring how to start a startup company or wondering how to start up a small business, this guide will walk you through the process, step by step.
How are Lilac French Bulldogs Beauty Charming the World and Capturing Hearts....Lacey Max
“After being the most listed dog breed in the United States for 31
years in a row, the Labrador Retriever has dropped to second place
in the American Kennel Club's annual survey of the country's most
popular canines. The French Bulldog is the new top dog in the
United States as of 2022. The stylish puppy has ascended the
rankings in rapid time despite having health concerns and limited
color choices.”
The APCO Geopolitical Radar - Q3 2024 The Global Operating Environment for Bu...APCO
The Radar reflects input from APCO’s teams located around the world. It distils a host of interconnected events and trends into insights to inform operational and strategic decisions. Issues covered in this edition include:
Unveiling the Dynamic Personalities, Key Dates, and Horoscope Insights: Gemin...my Pandit
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Discover timeless style with the 2022 Vintage Roman Numerals Men's Ring. Crafted from premium stainless steel, this 6mm wide ring embodies elegance and durability. Perfect as a gift, it seamlessly blends classic Roman numeral detailing with modern sophistication, making it an ideal accessory for any occasion.
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The Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs to Follow in 2024.pdfthesiliconleaders
In a world where the potential of youth innovation remains vastly untouched, there emerges a guiding light in the form of Norm Goldstein, the Founder and CEO of EduNetwork Partners. His dedication to this cause has earned him recognition as a Congressional Leadership Award recipient.
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This PowerPoint compilation offers a comprehensive overview of 20 leading innovation management frameworks and methodologies, selected for their broad applicability across various industries and organizational contexts. These frameworks are valuable resources for a wide range of users, including business professionals, educators, and consultants.
Each framework is presented with visually engaging diagrams and templates, ensuring the content is both informative and appealing. While this compilation is thorough, please note that the slides are intended as supplementary resources and may not be sufficient for standalone instructional purposes.
This compilation is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of innovation management and drive meaningful change within their organization. Whether you aim to improve product development processes, enhance customer experiences, or drive digital transformation, these frameworks offer valuable insights and tools to help you achieve your goals.
INCLUDED FRAMEWORKS/MODELS:
1. Stanford’s Design Thinking
2. IDEO’s Human-Centered Design
3. Strategyzer’s Business Model Innovation
4. Lean Startup Methodology
5. Agile Innovation Framework
6. Doblin’s Ten Types of Innovation
7. McKinsey’s Three Horizons of Growth
8. Customer Journey Map
9. Christensen’s Disruptive Innovation Theory
10. Blue Ocean Strategy
11. Strategyn’s Jobs-To-Be-Done (JTBD) Framework with Job Map
12. Design Sprint Framework
13. The Double Diamond
14. Lean Six Sigma DMAIC
15. TRIZ Problem-Solving Framework
16. Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats
17. Stage-Gate Model
18. Toyota’s Six Steps of Kaizen
19. Microsoft’s Digital Transformation Framework
20. Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)
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Innovation Management Frameworks: Your Guide to Creativity & Innovation
Larne Broadband Tender Spec
1. 03 – REQUIREMENTS, SPECIFICATION AND TENDER EVALUATION
METHODOLOGY
1. 1. BACKGROUND AND STRATEGIC CONTEXT
Larne Borough Council in partnership with Antrim, Carrickfergus, Coleraine,
Ballymena, Moyle and Newtownabbey Councils (‘the cluster area’) aim to deliver
a programme of support over two years to recruit a Digital Champion to assist
local businesses, social enterprises, the public sector and the wider community &
voluntary sector to better exploit the digital platform of ultra-fast broadband that
exists in the region for the purposes of economic growth and improved citizen
services. This project is part funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European
Regional Development Fund under the Sustainable Competitiveness Programme
for Northern Ireland.
The programme aligns with key government strategies to encourage the
development of new ICT businesses and new ICT solutions within and between
sectors.
Larne Borough Council (hereby referred to as the Council) is the lead partner in
this collaborative initiative and now invites tenders from suitably qualified
organisations/individuals capable of delivering the programme on behalf of the
cross-Council partnership.
The programme content will include the following elements:
1. Liaising with existing stakeholders including DNI2020, Invest NI and Logon NI to
ensure programme of work is complementary and does not duplicate existing
provision.
2. Organise an agreed programme of information events - town hall meetings,
seminars, information events and advice sessions - to engage businesses from
across the wider business base, the education sector, the social economy sector,
the voluntary sector, community bodies and government authorities. The purpose
of this engagement will be to help all stakeholders exploit and optimise the
commercial opportunities presented by the digital platform to generate new
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2. business opportunities and stimulate new business solutions. This will build on
similar activity carried out by DNI2020 across Northern Ireland but will focus on
developing solutions specific to the needs of businesses and other organizations
across the North East region. This local focus aligns with the recommendations
of DNI2020 to deploy Digital Champions to address the specific needs of regions
across NI.
3. Champion the widespread deployment of ultra-fast access capability at the point
of usage across their target region. As part of this, work to ensure that the region
has access to digital economy ready facilities for new and existing businesses.
It should be noted that the Digital Champion will not provide direct financial
assistance to businesses seeking to invest in new business opportunities
associated with exploiting the digital platform.
4. To encourage and facilitate a cluster(s) of small businesses to form a virtual
partnership(s) – probably on a contract by contract basis – through the flexibility
provided by Cloud based application development. This would create new
business opportunities, for example in the areas of hosting Cloud applications,
design & development of Cloud applications, operational support of Cloud
applications and hosting environments for Cloud infrastructure
5. Act as a source of direct referrals to Invest NI and Logon NI to facilitate the
opportunities emerging from the digital platform.
6. Help to identify, support and advise on investment funding from a range of
sources, to build out the digital platform capability, increase business exploitation
and develop new businesses. Recommend future digital infrastructure
requirements for the NE region. Specifically the Digital Champion will help identify
up to 8 sites within region which could be selected for infrastructure projects as
part of a separate application. This separate project would enable up to 50
businesses/social enterprises/entrepreneurs to better access the digital platform
for business growth and start up by June 2015. This would create Digital Platform
incubation facilities, which would allow new or diversifying companies to establish
a presence quickly and develop market opportunities. Support the attraction of
Inward Investment to their region through the promotion of the potential of the
digital platform in their area.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
The key performance outputs that have to be achieved from this project, as agreed with the
funders, are as follows:
1. Prepare a digital strategy for the NE region by 31 March 2015, incorporating a
report and recommendations on future digital infrastructure requirements for the
NE region by 31 March 2015.
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3. 2. Undertake an extensive marketing and communications programme that will
engage a minimum of 750 (and a minimum of 30 per participating council area)
organisations from business, social enterprise, the public sector, education,
community groups and the voluntary sector in information events to promote the
commercial opportunities of the digital platform by 30 June 2015.
3. Engage with a minimum of 200 (and a minimum of 20 per participating council
area) businesses on a programme of mentoring, advice, action planning,
implementation & signposting to assist them exploit the commercial opportunities
of the digital platform by 31 March 2015. Invest NI clients participating in this
element must have Invest NI approval.
4. Engage with local government, central government, the education sector, the
community sector and the voluntary sector to develop and implement action
plans to better exploit the digital platform and provide improved citizen services.
5. Establish with a minimum of 20 (and a minimum of 2 per participating council
area) research networks, collaborative projects or business partnerships in a
programme to exploit the commercial opportunities of the digital platform by 30
June 2015.
6. Work in partnership with Invest NI and other stakeholders to ensure a minimum
target of 10 (and a minimum of 1 per participating council area) potentially high-
value digital start up& growth businesses is achieved by 30 June 2015.
7. Work in partnership with Invest NI and other stakeholders to ensure a minimum
target of 10 (and a minimum of 1 per participating council area) new
products/services/market opportunities is achieved by 30 June 2015.
8. Work in partnership with Invest NI and other stakeholders to ensure a minimum
target of £500,000 cumulative and incremental turnover is achieved by
participating businesses by 30 June 2015.
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4. 9. Work in partnership with Invest NI and other stakeholders to ensure a minimum
target of 10 businesses (and a minimum of 1 per participating council area) enter
external markets for the first time by 30 June 2015 as a result of support
delivered.
10.A minimum of 100 referrals to Logon NI that result in engagement with Logon NI
business solutions by 31 March 2014.
11.A minimum of 100 referrals to Invest NI that result in engagement with Invest NI
business solutions by 30 June 2015.
12.A minimum of 20 (and a minimum of 2 participating council area) jobs
safeguarded within participating businesses by 30 June 2015.
13.A minimum of 10 (and a minimum of 1 per participating council area) new jobs
created within participating businesses by 30 June 2015.
Tendering organisations should note that this programme will be independently evaluated to
measure performance, outputs and the impact on the sub-regional economy. The successful
tendering organisation will therefore be contractually required to provide the Council and its
agents with access to relevant data and documentation to complete a full evaluation of the
programme beyond the agreed completion date of 30 June 2015 and possibly to 31st
December 2015.
Project Budget
The maximum consultancy fees available for the delivery of this project are £140,000.00
(excluding VAT) inclusive of reasonable travel expenses. In addition, Larne Borough Council
will meet programme marketing and promotional costs (for example, press advertising,
design and print of promotional / seminar materials) and expenses associated with the hire of
venues, including equipment hire where appropriate; where possible events will be held in
Council facilities. All marketing and direct running costs are to be agreed in writing with Larne
Borough Council prior to any expenditure being incurred to a maximum budget of £60,000.00
Project Timeline
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5. The project outputs and outcomes identified above must be achieved as set out above.
Tenderers should set out a Gantt chart, or equivalent, indicating the key milestones to be
achieved to ensure successful programme delivery.
TENDER AWARD CRITERIA
Proposals will be assessed on compliance with:-
Ability to meet the performance indicators
The requirements encapsulated in this Tender
Costs
This will include checking that all the requirements are met and are fully satisfied, whether
the Tenderer is financially stable and an evaluation of the response to the requirements.
Tenderers must demonstrate that they meet the detailed requirements as set out in the
performance indicators 1 – 13. The tender will be assessed on the most economically
advantageous tender in terms of the criteria stated below.
STAGE 1 – SELECTION EVALUATION - PASS / FAIL
Tenders will be evaluated using the following two-stage process. Tenderers must
demonstrate how they meet all of the Mandatory Requirements in the
Selection Criteria in Stage 1, failure to meet all, or any, of the Selection
Criteria will result in your Tender being eliminated from the competition;
Stage 1 Selection will be evaluated against the following criteria:-
Selection Criteria - Mandatory Documentation Pass/ Fail
Do you comply with Larne Borough Councils’
Terms and Conditions
Pass/ Fail
Do you comply with the Fair Employment &
Treatment (N.I.) Order 1998
Pass/ Fail
Do you comply with the Freedom of Information Act
2000
Pass/ Fail
Do you comply with all relevant Statutory
Legislation, including the Health and Safety at
Work (NI) Order 1978 and all other Regulations
and Approved codes of practices issued there-
under relating to health and safety
Pass/ Fail
Collusion & Canvassing Declaration Pass/ Fail
Child Protection Policy Pass/ Fail
Do you comply with Regulations 23 of the Public
Contracts Regulation 2006 (as amended)
Pass/ Fail
Financial Standing Pass/ Fail
Company Experience Pass/ Fail
Experience of Key Team Members Pass/ Fail
Employers Liability Insurance Certificate £2m
/ Professional Indemnity Insurance Certificate £2m
Pass/ Fail
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6. Public Liability Insurance £1m
Financial Standing Pass /Fail
In order to determine your organisation’s current financial standing, please provide a
letter/reference from your bank which should detail that your account is conducted in a
satisfactory manner. This reference should be dated within the last 6 months. The
information you provide in this section will be used to assess your firm’s financial position.
Company Experience: Pass /Fail
Please provide comprehensive details of two (2) contracts which demonstrate a proven track
record in the provision of a similar Broad Band exercise. The contracts detailed should be
similar in scale, scope and complexity to those required under this Contract and should either be
current contracts or completed within the last 5 years. Please complete the summary table below
and provide 1 A4 Page Max per case study. Information should include the following:
- Name of Client
- Address
- Customer contact name, Tel. No. & e-mail address
- Contract reference and description of the contract
- Contract value
- Details of the key personnel involved on the contracts identified and their role
Note: The Council may elect to contact any of the given companies for a reference at any stage
of the tendering process. Your permission to do so will be assumed unless you explicitly state
any objections. (1 A4 Page Max per case study)
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7. Tenderers must adhere fully to the tender selection, ensuring they meet all the
elements. Failure to meet all the elements of the tender specification will result in the
tender bid not progressing any further in the tender process
STAGE 2 – AWARD CRITERIA – WEIGHTING 100%
The evaluation, methodology and marking scheme in terms of scoring and weightings
which will be applied to the tender are outlined below. The criteria for the award of the
contract shall be on the basis of the ‘most-economically advantageous’ Tender
(M.E.A.T.), which will be determined upon a combination of price and qualitative criteria
and will be evaluated as follows:
Award Criteria Weighting
Understanding of the Brief
20%
Methodology
40%
Added Value
10%
Cost
30%
TOTAL
100%
Experience of Key Team Members: Pass /Fail
Provide information on the Key Team members who will be involved in the project with
up to five (5) key team members who will form part of your team. Each CV must
include the following:
(i) Name
(ii) Relevant academic qualifications & relevant professional
accreditations/memberships(e.g. Degree in Technology, Science or
Mathematics)
(iii) Contracts/Projects experience including (for each contract/project) the
contract/project value, the completion date and the team member’s role and
responsibilities
Please note that by naming an individual you are confirming that, if successful,
the individual named will be available for this contract.
Information provided should identify who will be responsible for the 'day-to-day'
management of the contract along with the individuals responsible for the day-to-day
delivery of the services over the life of the contract and the particular skills they will bring
to the project.
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8. SCORING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
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Indicates an excellent response to the criteria with no
weaknesses
Detailed supporting evidence is provided with thorough
analysis, tailored specifically to the challenges of the brief.
No areas of weakness
4
Indicates a good response to the criteria with few
weaknesses
Supporting evidence and analysis have been provided to
demonstrate the competence required
3
Indicates a compliant response to the criteria, but lacks
specific information or analysis on some aspects to award a
higher mark
Strengths outweigh weaknesses
2
Indicates that the response to the criteria is limited in detail
with some reservations
Understanding of the requirement and ability to deliver not
fully demonstrated. Medium risk that the proposed
approach will not be successful
Weaknesses and/or risks outweigh strengths
1
Indicates evaluation panel have major reservations about
response to the criteria and there is insufficient detail to
award a higher mark.
Weaknesses far outweigh the strengths
0
Indicates the response fails to provide sufficient detail to
allow the panel to assess the response against the criteria
An unacceptable response with serious deficiencies. High
risk that the proposed approach will not be successful
Very limited evidence provided against the criteria
Understand of the Project Weighting 20%
Tenderers must demonstrate a clear understanding of the project brief, its purpose and
its intended impact of the Programme on small businesses throughout the partner
region. They must also demonstrate an understanding of local government and existing
stakeholders which could impact on this project
Methodology and Approach Weighting 40%
Please provide a detailed programme clearly showing the key activities, dependencies,
deliverable and outputs required to successfully deliver this assignment, This should
include where appropriate:-
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9. • Their approach to the delivery of the programme elements and the procedures
for recruitment and selection of the participants
• A project plan detailing the activities to be progressed, the target numbers and
outputs and anticipated timescales for completion of each, in addition indication
should be given of the venues to be used.
• The number of meetings taken to design the programme, and the materials to be
used in addition to any speakers who may be involved
• A resource schedule should be included, which includes details of the person
who will have overall responsibility for delivery and management of the contract,
including their relevant experience and qualifications and details of what that
responsibility will include, the names of each project team member, the estimated
number of days that will be dedicated by each team member on the assignment
within the project plan. Other resources should also be identified.
• Details of quality systems and controls that will be used in the delivery of the
project, including proposals for keeping the Council Officers updated
• Where input is required from the Client and / or other parties to facilitate delivery
of the commission, these need to be clearly identified and shown on the
programme. (6 A4 page max. supported by a detailed Gantt chart required)
Note this is not an exhaustive List
Level of Added Value Proposed Weighting 10%
The Council is keen to maximise value on the purchase, therefore Tenderers must
include in their proposals how they can create added value to the regions of the
participating “cluster” of councils by providing extra service.
Cost Weighting 30%
Cost Score Information
Tenderers must submit a price for all items listed. Failure to submit a price for any item
within the Envelope may result in your Tender bid being rejected. Prices must include all
delivery and comply with all elements of the specification. The cost of the bid for the
Council is then converted into a percentage-weighted score (PWS) attributed to price
using the formula below.
Cost Score Formula
PWS = (Lowest overall bid cost divided by tendered overall bid cost) multiplied by the
percentage weighting for the price i.e. 30%.
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10. Contract Award
Larne Borough Council will consider each element of the quotation that represents best
value and ‘most economically advantageous’.
The Council is not bound to accept the lowest or any tender, nor will the Council be
liable for expenses incurred in the preparation of the tender.
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