Introductory Presentation given to Inaugural Meeting of the Harwell Oxford Technology Entrepreneurs Forum (TEF) on 12th June 2012
(given in my role as an Ambassador for the TEF)
Trends and Goals in Free and Special Economic Zones by Marcel de Meirleir P...ASCAME
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Summit organized by ASCAME and FEMOZA
Trends and Goals in Free and Special Economic Zones by Marcel de Meirleir P...ASCAME
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This forum aims to analyse the strengths and weaknesses inherent in the Mediterranean region and to establish and action program in this specific area.
Summit organized by ASCAME and FEMOZA
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Accelerate Ayrshire, 12 February 2015
Guest Speaker, Gary Torbett
Financial Readiness Specialist at Scottish Investment Bank
Why would you ask Scottish Enterprise for funding and support?
What are the funding options and the support systems available from Scottish Enterprise to support growth?
How do you successfully obtain funding and support?
The Ulysses Advisory Group will again participate in IP 2018 in Istanbul this October. This is the third time that UAG has participated in this event and the third as a sponsor/presenter
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Summit organized by ASCAME and FEMOZA
This presentation describes the OECD's work on investment promotion with a particular focus on how it can be used by Chile to develop its investment promotion strategy.
It was presented in September 2015 to the high-level commission in Chile which is driving the reform of the country's investment promotion strategy.
To find out more visit www.oecd.org/investment
IGNITE your…. TSB grants
Presenter – Mark Glover, Director Business Planning, from Technology Strategy Board will be presenting on
“The support to small businesses provided by the various TSB grants and schemes"
Mark is responsible for the definition and management of organisational strategy, strategic partnerships, EU and international engagement and organisational improvement and change.
The Technology Strategy Board is the UK's innovation agency. Our goal is to accelerate economic growth by stimulating and supporting business-led innovation.
Mike Pfister looks at investment promotion and facilitation in Southeast Asia and draws lessons for the update of the OECD Policy Framework for Investment currently underway. This presentation was made at the Southeast Asia Regional Forum in Bali, Indonesia, on 24-26 March 2014.
Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/seasia.htm - http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/pfi.htm - http://www.oecd.org/globalrelations/seaforum.htm
Discuss the challenges faced by SMEs in Malaysia.Farah Latiff
“While the government continues to encourage small and medium scale players, there may also be a need to consider steps to consolidate among the many vendors in the automotive industry, in order to gain scale, financial strength and managerial talent to expand internationally.”
Accelerate ayrshire scottishinvestmentbankMartin Jack
Accelerate Ayrshire, 12 February 2015
Guest Speaker, Gary Torbett
Financial Readiness Specialist at Scottish Investment Bank
Why would you ask Scottish Enterprise for funding and support?
What are the funding options and the support systems available from Scottish Enterprise to support growth?
How do you successfully obtain funding and support?
The Ulysses Advisory Group will again participate in IP 2018 in Istanbul this October. This is the third time that UAG has participated in this event and the third as a sponsor/presenter
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) - Best practices and new challenges by Chisto...ASCAME
1st Free and Special Economic Zones Summit
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), trends, goals and ambitions
This forum aims to analyse the strengths and weaknesses inherent in the Mediterranean region and to establish and action program in this specific area.
Summit organized by ASCAME and FEMOZA
This presentation describes the OECD's work on investment promotion with a particular focus on how it can be used by Chile to develop its investment promotion strategy.
It was presented in September 2015 to the high-level commission in Chile which is driving the reform of the country's investment promotion strategy.
To find out more visit www.oecd.org/investment
IGNITE your…. TSB grants
Presenter – Mark Glover, Director Business Planning, from Technology Strategy Board will be presenting on
“The support to small businesses provided by the various TSB grants and schemes"
Mark is responsible for the definition and management of organisational strategy, strategic partnerships, EU and international engagement and organisational improvement and change.
The Technology Strategy Board is the UK's innovation agency. Our goal is to accelerate economic growth by stimulating and supporting business-led innovation.
Mike Pfister looks at investment promotion and facilitation in Southeast Asia and draws lessons for the update of the OECD Policy Framework for Investment currently underway. This presentation was made at the Southeast Asia Regional Forum in Bali, Indonesia, on 24-26 March 2014.
Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/seasia.htm - http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/pfi.htm - http://www.oecd.org/globalrelations/seaforum.htm
Discuss the challenges faced by SMEs in Malaysia.Farah Latiff
“While the government continues to encourage small and medium scale players, there may also be a need to consider steps to consolidate among the many vendors in the automotive industry, in order to gain scale, financial strength and managerial talent to expand internationally.”
CSR is increasingly embedded into business management processes as a strategic tool for risk mitigation and is emerging as a business tool seeking social alignment. Various social and environmental challenges drive business to invest in strategic CSR, which will work to engage stakeholders, mitigate risk and improve social visibility and brand equity.
• CSR is shifting from philanthropy to strategic business planning and management
• CSR is getting integrated into the “value chain” to make value addition by building sustainable supply chain
• Knowledge economy is changing the business case for decision-making
For more details visit http://vikasacenter.org/strategic-csr/
Email: vijay@balavikasa.org
as an entrepreneur is getting into business there difficulties in order to penetrate the chosen market or business. it has solutions in how to overcome the barriers.
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Issues in development of workable corporate social responsibility strategy and resolution of awe-inspiring stance for championing effective governance.
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We highlight a particular broader concern, being the major access implications of Tesco’s proposal on the success of our “vital” UK High-Growth region, specifically the Government approved “Science Vale UK Enterprise Zone”.
Presentation made at the Carter Jonas Seminar on "The Planning Regime and Oxfordshire\'s Future Economy", 6th May 2011 at the Saïd Business School in Oxford
[Note: This is a partial preview. To download this presentation, visit:
https://www.oeconsulting.com.sg/training-presentations]
Sustainability has become an increasingly critical topic as the world recognizes the need to protect our planet and its resources for future generations. Sustainability means meeting our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. It involves long-term planning and consideration of the consequences of our actions. The goal is to create strategies that ensure the long-term viability of People, Planet, and Profit.
Leading companies such as Nike, Toyota, and Siemens are prioritizing sustainable innovation in their business models, setting an example for others to follow. In this Sustainability training presentation, you will learn key concepts, principles, and practices of sustainability applicable across industries. This training aims to create awareness and educate employees, senior executives, consultants, and other key stakeholders, including investors, policymakers, and supply chain partners, on the importance and implementation of sustainability.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts that form the foundation of sustainability within corporate environments.
2. Explore the sustainability implementation model, focusing on effective measures and reporting strategies to track and communicate sustainability efforts.
3. Identify and define best practices and critical success factors essential for achieving sustainability goals within organizations.
CONTENTS
1. Introduction and Key Concepts of Sustainability
2. Principles and Practices of Sustainability
3. Measures and Reporting in Sustainability
4. Sustainability Implementation & Best Practices
To download the complete presentation, visit: https://www.oeconsulting.com.sg/training-presentations
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Enterprise excellence and inclusive excellence are closely linked, and real-world challenges have shown that both are essential to the success of any organization. To achieve enterprise excellence, organizations must focus on improving their operations and processes while creating an inclusive environment that engages everyone. In this interactive session, the facilitator will highlight commonly established business practices and how they limit our ability to engage everyone every day. More importantly, though, participants will likely gain increased awareness of what we can do differently to maximize enterprise excellence through deliberate inclusion.
What is Enterprise Excellence?
Enterprise Excellence is a holistic approach that's aimed at achieving world-class performance across all aspects of the organization.
What might I learn?
A way to engage all in creating Inclusive Excellence. Lessons from the US military and their parallels to the story of Harry Potter. How belt systems and CI teams can destroy inclusive practices. How leadership language invites people to the party. There are three things leaders can do to engage everyone every day: maximizing psychological safety to create environments where folks learn, contribute, and challenge the status quo.
Who might benefit? Anyone and everyone leading folks from the shop floor to top floor.
Dr. William Harvey is a seasoned Operations Leader with extensive experience in chemical processing, manufacturing, and operations management. At Michelman, he currently oversees multiple sites, leading teams in strategic planning and coaching/practicing continuous improvement. William is set to start his eighth year of teaching at the University of Cincinnati where he teaches marketing, finance, and management. William holds various certifications in change management, quality, leadership, operational excellence, team building, and DiSC, among others.
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At its core, generative artificial intelligence relies on the concept of generative models, which serve as engines that churn out entirely new data resembling their training data. It is like a sculptor who has studied so many forms found in nature and then uses this knowledge to create sculptures from his imagination that have never been seen before anywhere else. If taken to cyberspace, gans work almost the same way.
RMD24 | Debunking the non-endemic revenue myth Marvin Vacquier Droop | First ...BBPMedia1
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Retail media wordt gezien als het nieuwe advertising-medium en ook mediabureaus richten massaal retail media-afdelingen op. Merken die niet in de betreffende winkel liggen staan ook nog niet in de rij om op de retail media netwerken te adverteren. Marvin belicht de uitdagingen die er zijn om echt aansluiting te vinden op die markt van non-endemic advertising.
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Grote partijen zijn al een tijdje onderweg met retail media. Ondertussen worden in dit domein ook de kansen zichtbaar voor andere spelers in de markt. Maar met die kansen ontstaan ook vragen: Zelf retail media worden of erop adverteren? In welke fase van de funnel past het en hoe integreer je het in een mediaplan? Wat is nu precies het verschil met marketplaces en Programmatic ads? In dit half uur beslechten we de dilemma's en krijg je antwoorden op wanneer het voor jou tijd is om de volgende stap te zetten.
Remote sensing and monitoring are changing the mining industry for the better. These are providing innovative solutions to long-standing challenges. Those related to exploration, extraction, and overall environmental management by mining technology companies Odisha. These technologies make use of satellite imaging, aerial photography and sensors to collect data that might be inaccessible or from hazardous locations. With the use of this technology, mining operations are becoming increasingly efficient. Let us gain more insight into the key aspects associated with remote sensing and monitoring when it comes to mining.
Memorandum Of Association Constitution of Company.pptseri bangash
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A Memorandum of Association (MOA) is a legal document that outlines the fundamental principles and objectives upon which a company operates. It serves as the company's charter or constitution and defines the scope of its activities. Here's a detailed note on the MOA:
Contents of Memorandum of Association:
Name Clause: This clause states the name of the company, which should end with words like "Limited" or "Ltd." for a public limited company and "Private Limited" or "Pvt. Ltd." for a private limited company.
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Registered Office Clause: It specifies the location where the company's registered office is situated. This office is where all official communications and notices are sent.
Objective Clause: This clause delineates the main objectives for which the company is formed. It's important to define these objectives clearly, as the company cannot undertake activities beyond those mentioned in this clause.
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Liability Clause: It outlines the extent of liability of the company's members. In the case of companies limited by shares, the liability of members is limited to the amount unpaid on their shares. For companies limited by guarantee, members' liability is limited to the amount they undertake to contribute if the company is wound up.
https://seribangash.com/promotors-is-person-conceived-formation-company/
Capital Clause: This clause specifies the authorized capital of the company, i.e., the maximum amount of share capital the company is authorized to issue. It also mentions the division of this capital into shares and their respective nominal value.
Association Clause: It simply states that the subscribers wish to form a company and agree to become members of it, in accordance with the terms of the MOA.
Importance of Memorandum of Association:
Legal Requirement: The MOA is a legal requirement for the formation of a company. It must be filed with the Registrar of Companies during the incorporation process.
Constitutional Document: It serves as the company's constitutional document, defining its scope, powers, and limitations.
Protection of Members: It protects the interests of the company's members by clearly defining the objectives and limiting their liability.
External Communication: It provides clarity to external parties, such as investors, creditors, and regulatory authorities, regarding the company's objectives and powers.
https://seribangash.com/difference-public-and-private-company-law/
Binding Authority: The company and its members are bound by the provisions of the MOA. Any action taken beyond its scope may be considered ultra vires (beyond the powers) of the company and therefore void.
Amendment of MOA:
While the MOA lays down the company's fundamental principles, it is not entirely immutable. It can be amended, but only under specific circumstances and in compliance with legal procedures. Amendments typically require shareholder
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Cultivating and maintaining discipline within teams is a critical differentiator for successful organisations.
Forward-thinking leaders and business managers understand the impact that discipline has on organisational success. A disciplined workforce operates with clarity, focus, and a shared understanding of expectations, ultimately driving better results, optimising productivity, and facilitating seamless collaboration.
Although discipline is not a one-size-fits-all approach, it can help create a work environment that encourages personal growth and accountability rather than solely relying on punitive measures.
In this deck, you will learn the significance of workplace discipline for organisational success. You’ll also learn
• Four (4) workplace discipline methods you should consider
• The best and most practical approach to implementing workplace discipline.
• Three (3) key tips to maintain a disciplined workplace.
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The Challenges Faced by SMEs as They Grow
1. Inaugural Meeting for Harwell Oxford
Technology Entrepreneur Forum (TEF)
The challenges faced by
SMEs as they grow
Dr Martin Dare-Edwards
UK Country Manager, Infineum
12th June 2012
2. The challenges faced by SMEs as they grow
The Drive for Growth
• Oxfordshire LEP’s Mission “to increase the number of high-value-
adding sustainable jobs in Oxfordshire”
• Incentives for companies starting-up and growing in Oxfordshire
Science Vale Enterprise Zone (Harwell Oxford and Milton Park)
• GrowthAccelerator - helping ambitious business achieve rapid and
sustainable Growth
• StartUp Britain (includes provision of guidance for Growth)
• Primary source of those new jobs will come from
i. Foreign Direct Investment (e.g. Element 6)
ii. Growth of existing SMEs (especially in the £1-100M turnover range)
(i.e. substantially more jobs to be created than from new Start-ups)
3. The challenges faced by SMEs as they grow
• Funding
• Huge decline in Bank Lending; that offered is on stringent terms
(Despite £76billion Merlin agreement); VC Investment also depressed
• Many Financing Initiatives (needs guidance from experience)
• Enterprise Finance Guarantee (£600M), and Exporters EFG
• Enterprise Capital Fund
• Community Development Finance Institutions (disadvantaged communities)
• Capital for Enterprise (BIS sponsored arms length Fund of Funds investor)
overseeing the management of Venture Capital and Loan Funds
• Business Angel Co-investment Fund
• UK Innovation Investment Fund
• Business Growth Fund (£2.5billion “long term capital” and active partner
invested into fast growing medium sized companies… delivered locally)
• Business Angel Investment
• Strong Oxfordshire activity particularly facilitated by Oxford Innovation
(OION, OEI, TVIN)
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4. The challenges faced by SMEs as they grow
• Skills Gaps
• Much degree-level scientific expertise exists in Oxfordshire, but
recruitment largely brings in resource from rest of UK, + Europe
• Shortage of engineering-technical skills at NVQ 3-4; Major drive to
promote technical Apprenticeships, and initiating higher technical
apprenticeship (NVQ 4/5). Note option of sharing an apprentice using
a business park as host
• Note new NVQ courses focusing on Entrepreneurship (OCVC – Peter
Jones Enterprise Academy NVQ 2&3), and Apprentice Schemes
targeted to provide support to SMEs (Enterprising Skills in a Business
Environment NVQ3 and Innovation & Growth NVQ4)
• Leadership, Business Planning and Innovation support
Note Mentoring support for High Growth Potential businesses from
“GrowthAccelerator”
(need to have aspiration and basis to double turnover in 3 years)
• Marketing and Sales Skills (including market assessment & analysis)
• Human Resource Management (including recruitment & development)
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5. The challenges faced by SMEs as they grow
• IP protection
• (Suitably protected) Technology and/or design provide scope for
differentiation to close out competition and generate higher margin
• Copious experienced IP lawyer resource in Oxfordshire
• Oxfordshire has a high density of patents, but poor commercialisation
rate – but note “Marblar” launch (backed by the IP Group) providing
crowdsourcing approach to exploit dormant IP
• Export
• Particular encouragement by government for export
• Challenging to initiate but much support from UKTI, including financial
• Key benefit also to access higher growth markets (i.e. outside Europe)
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6. Mutual Support to Overcome Challenges for
SME Growth
Harwell Oxford Technology Entrepreneur Forum
• Mission
• …to become a 'think tank' for the commercialisation of innovation and
growth within the High Tech sector.
• …to become a community where leaders of High Tech SMEs can
meet to share knowledge & best practice, collaborate, inspire and
provide mutual support in order to achieve growth and success.
• Aims
• … to encourage business collaboration between members
• … to bring opportunities from outside the forum, likely to be of interest
to membership, with the specific objective of helping member
companies to become established and grow.
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