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Write You - Planning a Meeting? Creating a Request for Proposal is as Easy as ABCD
Contract electronics manufacturing service or EMS providers typically work with customers in a wide range of industries with differing requirements for inventory control, testing, product packaging, and product support. In some applications, the EMS provider simply assembles the printed circuit boards and then ships the boards to the customer. In other applications, the EMS provider will assemble the printed circuit board, load firmware/software into memory, test the board, and then assemble the board and associated cables, enclosures, and documentation into a finished product that is shipped to the customer. Some customers will provide all of the materials, raw boards and electronic components, required for a job and the EMS provider assemblies the printed circuit boards, performs any required testing, and ships the finished boards to the customer. This is generally considered as inventory provided on a consignment basis where the EMS provider basically provides labor
I’m worried about my resume. I love being a stay at home mom, but eventually I’d like to get back into the business world to make money again. What should I do to keep my resume from having a big empty gap in it? Signed – Cathy CareerDear Cathy, Don’t fret. There are plenty of ways to keep your resume hopping. Here are just a few ideas to get you thinking.1. Volunteer. Not many people are aware of this, but, if you live in the United States, there’s a Presidential Volunteer Service Award that you can earn for the time you are spending volunteering in your kids’ activities. Whether you’re helping at school or through Scouts, you can earn this award. Although it isn’t business related, it does show an employer that you are motivated and dedicated.Or you can find leadership positions where you can volunteer. Titles like the President of the PTA, School Fundraising Coordinator, or a Board of Directors for an Organization look great on
STEP ONE
Begin by giving the selected vendors basic information about your meeting or group:
• Organization name
• Name of meeting
• Your name, address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address
• Location of meeting (city and facility or facilities)
• Headquarters hotel, if applicable
• Dates of meeting. Be sure to point out if any of the dates are a holiday. Even if your organization doesn’t celebrate a certain holiday, a union might . . . and overtime and double-time can have a huge impact on your budget. It’s equally essential to check for holidays when planning meetings outside the United States.
• Number of attendees
• Attendee profile. The attendee profile is extremely important when putting together an RFP for services such as tours, entertainment, and theme parties. Knowing the degree to which your delegates have “been there, done that” will help the vendor come up with the most appropriate events for your group.
• Previous locations (city and facility)
• Deadline for proposals. Allow vendors at least 10 business days to help ensure that the proposals you receive will be as complete as possible.
STEP TWO
List the items for which you require pricing, and remember to be as specific as possible. Let the vendors know, for example, if you would like the audio-visual equipment priced a particular way (a la carte vs. package price per meeting room). We suggest that you provide a template for the suppliers to make their job, and yours, easier. A simple spreadsheet document will help keep
It’s easy to spend days, weeks, or months speaking with a prospect, working up to a decision to buy. This is especially true if your prospects are in larger companies.Sometimes your lead can go dead. You’re not sure why, but your contact person just goes quiet – sometimes disappearing for good.Was your price too high? Did you say something wrong? What should you do?I’ve had a few clients in exactly this situation – one even had his prospect located overseas. And they report great results by using this simple procedure.Usually in these circumstances you can’t contact your prospect by phone. This is a sure sign they have "disappeared". If this is the case for you, simply leave a voice mail message that you will send an email to them and ask them to “please take a moment to read it”.1) Remove the pressure – assume they will say “no”.Sometimes prospects think they have put themselves in an awkward
• Location of meeting (city and facility or facilities)
• Headquarters hotel, if applicable
• Dates of meeting. Be sure to point out if any of the dates are a holiday. Even if your organization doesn’t celebrate a certain holiday, a union might . . . and overtime and double-time can have a huge impact on your budget. It’s equally essential to check for holidays when planning meetings outside the United States.
• Number of attendees
• Attendee profile. The attendee profile is extremely important when putting together an RFP for services such as tours, entertainment, and theme parties. Knowing the degree to which your delegates have “been there, done that” will help the vendor come up with the most appropriate events for your group.
• Previous locations (city and facility)
• Deadline for proposals. Allow vendors at least 10 business days to help ensure that the proposals you receive will be as complete as possible.
STEP TWO
List the items for which you require pricing, and remember to be as specific as possible. Let the vendors know, for example, if you would like the audio-visual equipment priced a particular way (a la carte vs. package price per meeting room). We suggest that you provide a template for the suppliers to make their job, and yours, easier. A simple spreadsheet document will help keep
One thing that I find amazing is how many contractors are unaware of how much they really know. The reason people hire home improvement services, albeit a new heating system or a kitchen remodel, is because they have no idea of what the process is, how much it costs, and what goes into the implementation of the project. A contractor’s knowledge and expertise is one of the most important marketing tools they have. Using, what we call “consumer education” provides you with several important advantages over your competition.First, offering free information is a tremendously effective way to attract potential clients into your lead funnel. Think about it. When most people are interested in making a new purchase, especially a large purchase, the first thing they are going to do, is gather information.When spending a large amount of money, on something they are very unsure of, they will gather information, to find out cost, time and process before implementing
• Number of attendees
• Attendee profile. The attendee profile is extremely important when putting together an RFP for services such as tours, entertainment, and theme parties. Knowing the degree to which your delegates have “been there, done that” will help the vendor come up with the most appropriate events for your group.
• Previous locations (city and facility)
• Deadline for proposals. Allow vendors at least 10 business days to help ensure that the proposals you receive will be as complete as possible.
STEP TWO
List the items for which you require pricing, and remember to be as specific as possible. Let the vendors know, for example, if you would like the audio-visual equipment priced a particular way (a la carte vs. package price per meeting room). We suggest that you provide a template for the suppliers to make their job, and yours, easier. A simple spreadsheet document will help keep
Why pay a high priced PR agent when you can get free media placement to promote your product, service, or book?Follow these top ten tips for 2005 and it will be your most profitable year yet!1. Write an attention grabbing headline.Realize that your headline must immediately "hook" a busy producer or editor at first glance. If your headline doesn't hook them, they won't read further.2. Be certain that your book is appropriate for the target audience.Do not send a media release about your romance novel to a radio show that interviews only nonfiction authors. Wishful thinking is well and good, but realize that shows KNOW their target market.3. Realize that there is a difference in format when sending a release by email and by fax.A faxed release and release sent by mail can be identical. However, an email release requires careful crafting to get right and is an art onto itself. The key concept to remember is twofol
• Previous locations (city and facility)
• Deadline for proposals. Allow vendors at least 10 business days to help ensure that the proposals you receive will be as complete as possible.
STEP TWO
List the items for which you require pricing, and remember to be as specific as possible. Let the vendors know, for example, if you would like the audio-visual equipment priced a particular way (a la carte vs. package price per meeting room). We suggest that you provide a template for the suppliers to make their job, and yours, easier. A simple spreadsheet document will help keep
Many small businesses cannot afford the funds needed for marketing their products and services. This, however, does not mean that you should not try marketing your products at all. This article discusses some of the techniques of marketing your products for little or no money.Online Articles:Write articles for online websites about your products or services. If you have a business of selling wooden display cases, then write a series of informative articles on wooden display cases and post them online. This increases your visibility online, which translates into higher sales.Press Releases:Create detailed press releases that highlight your business in the best possible light. While writing press releases, use the standard format. Put your name, name of the company, website URL, and contact details on the press release statement. Keep in mind the target audience when drawing up the press statement. You should also have a catchy title and suppo
The following is a rundown of major items to include in your RFP:
• Airport Transportation
• Major arrival date
• Major departure date
• Number of attendees
• Specify whether you require individual pick-ups or group pick-ups upon arrival or departure.
• Do you want the meet and greet staff stationed at the gate or in the baggage claim area?
• Type of vehicle requested (van vs. sedan)
• Is a restroom on the bus required?
• Age and capacity of buses
• Do you want driver gratuities included in the price?
• Do the vehicles meet ADA standards?
• Specify the maximum “wait time” for any individual. The shorter the wait, the higher the price since this usually requires more vehicles.
• Do you require a dispatcher at both the airport and the staging area?
• Where will the company stage the transportation?
Tours/Entertainment
• Date and time frame available for tours. Are some days unavailable for tours due to meeting activities? Do you want full-day or half-day tours on specific days during the conference?
• Profile of attendees for any specific tour or all tours (spouses or companions only, children, couples, age, etc.)
• Specific thoughts or preferences on tour options. Have museum tours been very successful with your group in the
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