Skillfair Events in 2010

Manchester 2009

Yesterday's conference went by so quickly, even though there was a minor panic when we realised all roads in the North were hit by torrential rain - with the usual traffic problems as a result. But the new format with a mix of presentations, discussion and parallel workshops worked really well - with people networking avidly at every opportunity. For those who couldn't make it - or want the slides for reference - I've loaded the presentations on the site at /content/771/Consultants-Conference-2009---Presentations.aspx

Events for 2010

Many people commented yesterday that they'd like to hear more about how best to use Skillfair, so we're considering putting on a fairly informal event to look at this early in 2010. I've put together a 3 question survey on the subject so if you're interested in an event on this theme, please click here - it also gives you a chance to tell us where you think next year's conference should be held so please take the opportunity to give use your views.

This week's projects

As usual a mix of projects and tenders from across the UK - please call us or email if you think you should have seen these sooner.

Direct Client Funding, marketing and business advice needed
Writer required for Law masters level programme
Web site development
Client Web Site Portal website for people with learning disabilities, North East England
Supply of Health & Safety Consultant
Change Management Support Services, Greater London
Job evaluation, pay and grading system, Home Counties
Sports Centre Consultancy , South East
Identification of Public Health Talent, West Midlands
Client Web Site Innovation Events , North East England
Review of models of advanced ICT support
Consultation on Learning in Science
e-Commerce solution, South Coast
Business Plan for Traditional Sustainable Building Centre, Wales
Intellectual Property Research for Process Industry, North East England
Client Web Site Website and Logo Design
Research into Micro-Enterprises
Wellbeing & Engagement Consultancy, England
OJEU Health Forecasting, South West
OJEU Marketing Advisors to Appraise Applications for Financial Assistance, Northern Ireland
OJEU Research Data Management Software & IT Storage , South West
OJEU E-Learning Services Framework

Thought for the week

A theme running through all the conference sessions was the need to take a positive attitude to business and particularly to your peers. As one speaker said, "none of us gets enough appreciation - so why not start by giving some to someone else!". It is very easy to batten down the hatches in hard times but those who stay in touch and stay positive will have a better time and be much better placed to win business during and after the recession. So if you're in the happy position of being snowed under with work why not think about farming some of it out to associates? Posting a project on Skillfair will give you access to great people and we even provide a template sub-contract to get you started!

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