Newsletter - Marketing yourself on-line

In this week's newsletter:

Are you ready for an upturn?
Intelligent On-line Marketing Workshop
This week's projects
Earn some extra months

Are you ready for an upturn?

The signs from the UK economy have been mixed over the last few weeks - some indicators are positive, others less so. One very encouraging sign though is I'm hearing from contacts in the recruitment business that companies in the marketing sector are hiring, which suggests that they're gearing up to take advantage of improving conditions. The question is, what can we do as consultants to make sure we're ready for an increase in business when it comes. If you've been going through a slack period then now is good time to focus on how you present your services and getting out and about, whereas those who are fortunate enough to be snowed under should maybe look at seeking out associates to help with delivery instead.

Intelligent On-line Marketing Workshop

You may remember that we asked early in January if you'd be interested in attending a 'How to use Skillfair' event. The feedback was pretty positive and we've decided that combining this with a review of how best to market your services on-line would be a good way to help you focus on marketing ready for 2010. There were a huge variety of suggestions as to location but perhaps predictably London came out on top as the location most acceptable to most people. The workshop will be on 17th March at Malmaison in London and some keen negotiating from Jo has kept the price down to £30 (£25 for members). For more details and to book just click here - if the event works well we plan to hold another one outside London in early Summer.

This week's projects

The idea of an upturn is supported by the number and variety of projects we've seen come through Skillfair in the last week or two. They range from the highly specialised and technical through to calls for associates in more general business skills - these are just sample of the direct client projects that have come through - I haven't included any tenders, no room!

Direct ClientCommunity needs analysis and business plan, Surrey
OpportunityHealth & Safety and/or Food Hygiene, London
Direct ClientTelesales needed for appointment setting, London
IMechE Direct ClientCryogenics & LNG developing a patent
Direct ClientTalent Management Associates
Direct ClientMarketing and Design services, London
OpportunityBusiness Consultants
Direct ClientWordpress Website
Direct ClientPermanent: Qualified Tutor / Trainer - Health and Social Care
Direct ClientThin Client Engineer – freelancer/contractor
Direct ClientBusiness Development
OpportunityValue Chain Analyst - Gums and Resins,Overseas
Direct ClientE-learning Storyboarder
Direct ClientDigital Media Trainers , South West
OpportunityMobile Marketing - Resellers / Channel Partners
Direct ClientMajor Retail Training Opportunity


Earn some extra months

It may be that these projects aren't for you - and you're still considering whether to join Skillfair - but do remember that if you refer other people to us before you join we'll take that into account when you do. Every Guest you refer to us gains you a free month's membership when you join - up to a maximum of 12 months. The record so far is a member who joined last week and won't need to renew until the middle of 2012! This email and all our alerts contain details of your account, so all you have to do is forward them on to your fellow consultants & freelancers.