With the Olympic Games heading to London in 2012, work for the North West should not be ruled out. On behalf of our clients, Whale attended “How to Tender successfully” a seminar held by the NorthWest Development Agency to find out more!

The day was extremely informative and not only did the seminar outline how North West companies pitch for Olympic Games related work, but also other public sector opportunities.

Companies which feature current opportunities on their websites include:

- Compete For
- North West Development Agency
- The Chest
- Supply 2

Have a look and see if there is anything relevant for you!

Rather than focus on the recession blues which are dominating the media we’re busy promoting our clients more than ever to weather tougher times . Marketing through a downturn can help increase your brand visibility and importantly ensure you retain existing business . Take a look at this post that mentions a Financial Times report which agrees.

http://www.themarketingblog.co.uk/e_article001311795.cfm?x=bf0pfnw,b9HDV0h8

Kevin Says Cheese & Gets Board!

Before Christmas (for a laugh) I decided to create a Monopoly board with all the traditional London places changed to different cheeses!

I didn't realise it would cause so much press!

Nigel White, Secretary of the Stilton Cheese Makers Association, siad: "The board summarises Britain's love affair with quality cheese and should be something that we're extremely proud of.

"With so many continental cheeses imported into Britain, the Monopoly Cheese Board acts as an excellent reminder of all the fantastic cheeses produced by the British Isles.

"Our main challenge was selecting the 22 cheeses on the board from the 700 plus now being made in the UK."



http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/7800506.stm
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/Play-the-Monopoly-cheese-board.4826534.jp

http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/news/Stilton-monopoly-game-s-placing/article-575719-detail/article.html

http://www.wigantoday.net/wigannews/Mr-Monopoly-says-cheese.4832208.jp

http://www.manchesterconfidential.com/index.asp?Sessionx=IpqiNwTiNwTkJWJ6IHqjNwB6IA

http://www.newstin.co.uk/related.a?edition=uk&group_id=en-010-009169054&similarFilter=ALL

Kevin Whitter